Make a Healthy Dinner in a Snap

Whole-wheat couscous
What's not to love about a pasta that simply needs to soak rather than simmer on the stove? Just add 1 1?2 cups boiling water to 1 cup couscous in a bowl, then cover with a plate for 30 minutes. Turn it into a main course by combining with beans, veggies, and toasted nuts. (You can prepare this in advance--it'll keep in the fridge for up to three days in an air-tight container; reheat in the microwave.)

Frozen spinach
Defrost in a strainer under warm running tap water. Squeeze out water and purée spinach with some chicken or vegetable broth to make a fast soup, or stir it into rice with some sautéed onion and crumbled feta cheese. For a super-easy side dish, microwave a 1-pound package for 60 seconds, add 1?4 teaspoon fresh garlic, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of salt and ground pepper. Top with some toasted pine nuts and voilà!--almost a day's worth of vitamin A in only two minutes.