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Open-Faced Steak Sandwich
The sizzling skirt steak harmonizes deliciously well with bell peppers and onions. Serve on a slice of warm, toasty Italian bread with melted cheddar and you have a simple but satisfying steak sandwich lunch. Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes Open-Faced Steak Sandwich Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 lb (225 grams) skirt steak, trimmed 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 4 slices Italian bread 4 slices sharp cheddar Directions Preheat the oven t…
Cacao Nib & Almond Green Smoothie Bowl
The smoothie bowl is an opportunity to make something pretty — and pretty healthy — for breakfast. By spreading your oat-based smoothie in a bowl and topping it with colorful bits of raspberries and almonds, it’s not only a meal but it’s also a work of art. Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes Cacao Nib & Almond Green Smoothie Bowl Ingredients 3 tsp cacao nibs, divided 1 cup (245g) 0% plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp (32g) almond butter 1 medium banana, frozen 2 cups raw spinach, packed ¼ cup (2…
Top 5 Healthy Chinese Food Options For Takeout
No matter how consistent you try to be about your eating patterns, keeping up with healthy cooking and meal prep every day can be a challenge for anyone. Sometimes you’re in a jam, sometimes on the go, maybe you forgot to get groceries. Or maybe it’s just one of those nights when you don’t feel like cooking. We get it. Everyone deserves a break. You can still enjoy an easy takeout meal without it affecting your long term health. That’s why dietitians often point to healthier options to order at places like McDonald’s , Wendy’…
Philly Cheesesteak Skewers
Enjoy all the goodness of a Philly cheesesteak in a different way by sapping the hoagie bun for skewers. These kabobs can be assembled up to a day ahead and thrown on the grill right when you’re ready to eat. Pro tip: Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes and keep them in the freezer so you have a kabob-ready stash that won’t burn on the grill. Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 1 hour + 10 minutes Philly Cheesesteak Skewers Ingredients 1 lb (454g) sirloin steak, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp…
Air Fryer Zucchini Dippers with Protein Ranch Dip
Air fryer fans, this one’s for you! Sliced zucchini paired with a delicious protein-packed ranch dip makes a great vegetable based snack! Plus, leave them with a little staying power thanks to the powerful protein showing up in a homemade ranch dip. Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes Air Fryer Zucchini Dippers with Protein Ranch Dip Ingredients 2 large zucchinis, thinly sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt, divided 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided Cooking spray 2 tbsp low-fat buttermilk 2 tbsp plain nonf…
Air Fryer Potato-Carrot Latkes With Cumin Yogurt
Carrots add a little sweetness to these crisp latkes, which is balanced by the toasty earthiness of cumin. By using the air fryer, we reduce how much fat is added, yielding a crispy latke without extra oil. Be sure to wring out as much liquid as possible from the potato mixture for the best texture. Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes Air Fryer Potato-Carrot Latkes With Cumin Yogurt Ingredients 1 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled 1 lb carrots, peeled 1 yellow onion, peeled 1 large egg 1 large egg white 2 tbsp cornstarch…
Air Fryer Truffle Fries
These air fryer fries are extra crisp thanks to a light coating of “instant flour.” A blend of very finely ground all-purpose wheat flour and malted barley flour, it’s used to make lump-free sauces and gravy, but it also creates a thin, crisp coating on air-fried ingredients. If you own an air fryer, it’s great to have this flour in your pantry. Look for it in the baking aisle. You can use all-purpose if you are unable to find instant flour or substitute a sifted gluten-free flour blend if you want to go gluten-free. Give this recipe a try …
