12 Simple Low-Sodium Recipes For When You Want To Ditch The Salt

    Ditching the salt doesn't mean ditching the flavor.

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    1. Cauliflower Fried Rice

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    This creative cauliflower fried rice is a great lighter alternative to sodium-packed Chinese fried rice takeout. Recipe here.

    2. Black Bean and Butternut Squash Tacos

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    Packed with protein and fiber — just make sure to use low-sodium (or no-sodium) black beans. Make them like this.

    3. Lemon Quinoa and Peas

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    Five-ingredient meals FTW. Recipe here.

    4. Veggie Pasta Primavera

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    You can make a healthy and filling meal with this veggie primavera recipe in just 20 minutes — just remember to go easy on salting the pasta water beforehand. Recipe here.

    5. Spaghetti Squash

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    Usually spaghetti squash takes 40 minutes to cook in the oven, but this microwave version cuts that time in half. Make it here.

    6. Fruit Salsa

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    Instead of the normal jarred salsas that are full of added salt, try making this fruit salsa with cinnamon chips as a snack. Recipe here.

    7. Chickpea, Sweet Potato, and Apple Farro Salad

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    This skips the pre-made dressings — which can sometimes be salt-laden — and instead just uses a drizzle of olive oil. Recipe here.

    8. Melon Basil Summer Rolls

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    These melon basil rolls make for the perfect summer meal. They’re crunchy, colorful, delicious, and — unlike their fried counterparts — lower in salt. Recipe here.

    9. Homemade Granola

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    Swap the bacon and eggs for homemade granola. It's the perfect low-sodium way to start the day, and you can also sliced banana for an extra boost of potassium. Make it like this.

    10. Veggie Egg White Bites

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    Perfect for a snack or a grab-and-go breakfast. This version ditches bacon and ham for tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms — but feel free to use any veggies you have on hand. Recipe here.

    11. Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Linguine

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    Three cheers for 20-minute meals. Make it like this.

    12. Chicken Burrito Wrap

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    Keeping it simple with brown rice, chicken breasts, and leafy greens. Recipe here.

    Original article by Cara Hutto for Spoon University.