This tasty lentil dish gets brightness and acidity from the lemon and tomatoes, and fresh color and flavor from the cilantro.

This hearty dish follows the Mediterranean diet, a healthy-eating pattern that’s linked to a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and other diseases.

The colors in this salad come from powerful antioxidants like orange beta-carotene from the carrots and purple betalains from the beets. Both vegetables are also packed with healthy fiber, vitamin C, and other health-boosting nutrients.

This creamy, savory dip is loaded with smoky eggplant and caramelized onions. Try this with whole wheat pita or toasted whole grain bread for your next game-day appetizer!