6 takeout recipes that taste better cooked at home

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When we’re crunched for time and need to get food on the dinner table, ordering your favorite takeout may seem like the only feasible option. Not anymore.

Typical takeout is often loaded with sodium and extra calories from cooking oils. What's more, entrees typically come in oversized portions, which can encourage overeating.

But there’s another option to satisfy your hankering for your favorite fast eats. Whip up your own takeout-inspired meal! Jessica Hargroder, RD, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Salt Lake City, Utah, offers tips for simple ways to recreate your favorites.

6 takeout recipes that taste better cooked at home

From pad Thai to pizza, check out these better-for-you versions of takeout classics you can cook at home.

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