Easy Veggie Skillet
This mixture of tender veggies is perfect for packed meals for the week. The savory and tangy flavor element from the vinegar adds the perfect amount of kick to liven up a serving of protein. One of the reasons that I chose these three particular vegetables (red onions, mushrooms, and asparagus) was because it will last all week in the fridge without getting soft, soggy or otherwise undesirable. In fact, the flavors intensify over a...
Roasted Cauliflower Steak
This is such a simple recipe and yet it yields so much satisfaction! If you love salty foods like chips or crackers then this Cauliflower recipe may be the guilt-free snack that you’ve been searching for. I like to slice the cauliflower into large slabs, like steaks, however be aware that not all of the pieces will stick together. That’s perfectly fine! Smaller pieces of roasted, seasoned cauliflower taste just as delicious as the...
Thumbprint Cookies
Wait, an article about giving up sugar and then a recipe for cookies? Have I lost my mind? This super low sugar cookie recipe for Thumbprint Cookies is made exclusively using stevia, so you can avoid sugar and eat a cookie too! Stevia is a natural sweetener (derived from a leaf that you can grow in your own garden) that has zero calories and zero sugar content. The benefits are huge to using stevia as a sweetener of choice. If we can...
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
There are many ways to prepare chicken breast. You could grill it, bake it, sauté it or fry it. You could eat it cold or hot, spicy or mild. You could season it generously or leave it plain. You could spend lots of time and effort, or barely any at all. This Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken tops my list of favorite ways to prepare chicken breast. It requires minimal time and effort and results in moist, tender, flavorful chicken that...
Roasted Za’atar Cauliflower
If you haven’t tried Za’atar, it’s worth picking up a bottle of the savory spice. It gives cauliflower a whole new flavor dimension. It’s also wonderful used to flavor meat for the BBQ. Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com Servings: 4 Recipe Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons za’atar spice ½ teaspoon sea salt Recipe Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly...
Beef Stuffed Squash Recipe
Who needs tortillas or burger buns when we can stuff ground beef right into squash? It’s an awesome, fitness-approved way to eat your veggies and work towards your beach body! Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com Servings: 6 Ingredients for this recipe: 3 Delicata squash (Butternut, Acorn or other similarly sized squash would also work great.) 1 lb ground beef 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and...
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This is a truly guilt free meal! It’s fun to assemble and devour these lettuce wraps. Stick with simple meals like this that are comprised of lean meats and vegetables in order to favorably convert your body composition. Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com Servings: 6 Recipe Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, chopped 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 cups white mushrooms, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup pine nuts 1 Tablespoon ginger...
Stuffed Summer Squash
Meatless Monday is a concept that has been gaining popularity over the past decade. The idea is that skipping meat on Mondays will improve our health and the health of the planet. This Stuffed Summer Squash is hearty, flavorful and satisfying…even without the meat! Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com Servings: 3 Here’s what you need for this recipe: 3 yellow summer squash sea salt black pepper 1 Tablespoons olive oil 1 leek, diced 1...