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9 Easy Weeknight-Friendly Dinners for Ulcerative Colitis
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Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.
Living with ulcerative colitis can mean being more conscious of what you eat, but that doesn’t mean dinner has to take all night. In just 30 minutes of active time or less, you can enjoy these dinners that align with your nutritional needs during remission. High in protein, heart-healthy and without common trigger foods like cruciferous vegetables, raw fruits and vegetables, dairy products, added sugar and alcohol, these dinners will not only satisfy your hunger—but your gut too. Whether you make our Sheet-Pan Mojo Chicken with Green Beans & Potatoes or our Chicken Soup with Recaito & Potatoes, you can rest assured that these dinners can help you manage your ulcerative colitis in a delicious way.
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Sheet-Pan Mojo Chicken with Green Beans & Potatoes
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.
This sheet-pan mojo chicken is a bold, citrusy dinner that’s easy to throw together on a single pan. The chicken marinates in a zesty blend of citrus juices and oregano, infusing it with Cuban-inspired flavors. Instead of discarding all of the marinade, the onions and garlic are removed and roasted on the chicken as a savory topping that adds extra depth. Crisp-tender green beans and red potatoes round out the meal, soaking up the flavorful juices as they roast.
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Chicken Soup with Recaito & Potatoes
This hearty chicken soup builds flavor quickly, thanks to store-bought recaito, a cooking base made from culantro, onions, sweet peppers and garlic. Each bite is packed with veggies, including potatoes, carrots and red bell pepper. Lime juice finishes the dish to add brightness.
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Blackened Salmon
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
These easy, flavorful blackened salmon fillets feature lots of paprika and dried oregano, which give a deep red color and herbaceous flavor to the deeply seared crusts. Cayenne pepper adds a subtle heat that isn't overpowering. A squeeze of lemon juice adds acidity and balance to this ultra-quick blackened salmon recipe.
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Lemon-Garlic Steak & Green Beans
For a steak that's deliciously tender, flavorful and not too fatty, we reach for strip (also known as New York strip or shell steak). It has less than half the saturated fat of a rib-eye but is more tender than leaner sirloin. Here, we cook green beans in the same pan used to sear the spiced steak. All those delicious drippings add richness to the beans—plus there's one less pan to wash!
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Broiled Salmon with Lemon
For quick weeknight meals, go for the broiler. It preheats in a flash and acts like an upside-down grill, bringing salmon to perfect doneness in just 10 minutes. Don't sweat it if you slightly overcook the salmon. Serve it with a dipping sauce or drizzle a bit of olive oil over top to bring back instant moisture. This basic broiled salmon recipe is even better when served with a creamy yogurt sauce and a side of quickly steamed or broiled broccolini.
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Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Ali Redmond
Chicken and sweet potatoes unite with the delicious taste of rosemary in this easy one-skillet meal. Because we use parcooked and unseasoned sweet potatoes, the cooking time is much shorter—making this recipe perfect for weeknight cooking.
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Chicken Orzo Soup
This quick chicken orzo soup has warm, comforting flavors from the perfect combination of broth, chicken and vegetables. The orzo makes it filling without weighing it down.
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Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans
Sweet-salty hoisin sauce and nutty sesame team up in this easy meal that's cooked on one baking sheet. Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar. Make sure to omit the scallion garnish, though, as it can be an irritant for those with ulcerative colitis.
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Spice-Seared Salmon with Greek-Style Green Beans
Preparing this spice-seared salmon recipe is a joy for the senses! Rubbing salmon with spices creates a light, delicious main course. Serve this recipe with roasted potatoes or brown rice. If you have leftover salmon, serve it on top of a simple salad for a satisfying lunch the next day. Tip: because cayenne pepper is a common irritant for ulcerative colitis, look for a Baharat seasoning without it!
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11 Breakfast Bars You'll Want to Make Forever
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Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
If you need an on-the-go breakfast, these tasty breakfast bar recipes will be right up your alley! With delicious ingredients like oats, fruit and nuts, they pack a healthy boost of nutrients into a portable bite. Try highly-rated options, like our High-Protein Almond Butter & Strawberry Oatmeal Bars or Homemade Protein Bars, for a yummy breakfast that will be perfect for your busy schedule.
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High-Protein Peanut Butter-Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee, Food Stylist: Amanda Holstein.
These high-protein oatmeal bars are perfect for breakfast, snack time or enjoy them as a lightly sweetened dessert. A quick stovetop blueberry-chia “jam” gets swirled through the batter, creating pops of fruity flavor. Served warm or at room temperature, these soft-baked bars are an easy make-ahead option you’ll want on repeat all week.
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High-Protein Almond Butter & Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These high-protein almond butter–strawberry oatmeal bars are a make-ahead option for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. Mashed bananas and strawberries naturally sweeten the bars, while almond butter and yogurt add protein and richness. Finished with a jammy strawberry swirl, these soft-baked oatmeal bars strike the perfect balance between comforting and energizing.
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Blueberry-Cashew Oat Bars
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle.
These no-bake blueberry-cashew bars with oats make a wholesome grab-and-go snack or breakfast. A chewy oat base is mixed with chopped cashews for crunch and cashew butter for creaminess. Dried blueberries add a burst of fruity flavor in every bite, while a touch of nutmeg brings warmth. They’re easy to make and hold together well for packing in lunches or stashing in your bag. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature.
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Homemade Protein Bars
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
These homemade protein bars are packed with oats, almond flour, cashews and hemp seeds for a satisfying snack. Great for grab-and-go breakfasts or post-workout fuel, these bars are a smart, homemade alternative to store-bought versions. The bars come together easily—just mix, press into a pan and freeze to firm them up.
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Peach-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Hannah Grennwood.
Peach-oatmeal bars are the perfect way to start your day, or enjoy them as a midday snack. Made with fiber-rich oats, ripe peaches and a touch of brown sugar, these bars hold together beautifully, making them the perfect thing to grab during the dash out the door.
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High-Protein Energy Bars
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This high-protein energy bar recipe is made with tahini, oats, apricots and figs for a nutritious snack designed to keep you energized throughout the day. Tahini provides a rich, creamy base to help hold everything together, while dried apricots and figs provide natural sweetness alongside maple syrup. These bars make a convenient grab-and-go snack.
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High-Protein Peanut Butter–Banana Oatmeal Bars
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen
These peanut butter–banana oatmeal bars are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with protein to keep you full and energized. The combination of oats, peanut butter and banana provides a well-balanced dose of fiber, healthy fats and natural sweetness. Plus, they’re easy to make in advance and customize with mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Whether you need a quick morning bite or a post-workout snack, these bars are the perfect choice!
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Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast Bars
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
Enjoy dessert for breakfast with these delicious oatmeal-raisin bars! Made from common pantry essentials, these breakfast bars offer a subtle sweetness and can be enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for several days, providing a hassle-free grab-and-go breakfast option.
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Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
These lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars taste like a hearty bowl of oatmeal that you can hold in your hands. Each square is bursting with fresh blueberries and infused with lemon zest. Once you get the hang of this easy breakfast, try them with raspberries or blackberries or swap out the almonds for toasted pecans or walnuts for a different spin.
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Peanut Butter & Date Granola Bars
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans
These homemade granola bars could not be easier to make. Dates, peanut butter and honey create the glue that keeps everything sticking together. Toasting the hazelnuts gives these bars a fragrant, nutty flavor and helps loosen their skins, which can lend a bitter flavor if left on. If you don’t want to use hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews or pecans can be used in their place.
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Blueberry Muffin Bars
With all the supersize muffins out there, portion control can be a challenge. These let you enjoy the flavors of a blueberry muffin, and easily keep track of what you eat.