No one can knock the nutritional virtues of broccoli: high in fiber and vitamins, low in calories and carbs. But let’s face it, it can be tedious. It doesn’t have to be, as this simple recipe lightly adapted from My Nguyen’s “Healthy, My Way” proves. Here, the crowns are sliced into thick slabs and oven-roasted […]
Wait, a healthy recipe for chocolate mousse for Valentine’s Day? You bet. The fat comes from avocado, and the protein comes from chocolate protein powder. (You can probably use a vegan option here.) From Optimum Nutrition. Ingredients Directions Nutrition200 calories, 15g protein, 11g fat, 13g carbohydrates
Reigning in the carbs and calories at a Super Bowl gathering can be a challenge. Instead of nachos or cheesy dips and chips, consider this healthier but just as scarfable alternative adapted from Arash Hashemi’s “Shred Happens.” A simple well-seasoned ground beef filling serves as the main protein source. No need for tortillas here — […]
This soup adapted from “Healthy, My Way” by My Nguyen is so filling and satisfying, it’s hard to believe how light it is on the fat, carbs and calories. Nutrition superstar cauliflower and protein-heavy red lentils break down to butter-tenderness in less than 30 minutes, and meld into a smooth, earthy-tasting puree loaded with alluring […]
This recipe, lightly adapted from “A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together” by Sonja and Alex Overhiser (Chronicle, $40) is a gorgeous, delicious, and ultra-healthy way to use oranges. They’re sliced in wheels, paired with licorice-scented fennel, nuts, and a light, tangy dressing, and served over a bed of the prettiest lettuces you can […]
Even if you don’t buy into the old Southern superstition that eating black-eyed peas and greens on January 1 will bring you prosperity, your body will thank you for welcoming this combo to your dinner table any other time of the year. Like other dark-green, leafy vegetables, collards are chock-full of vitamins A and C, […]
Here’s a healthy version of your favorite classic gingerbread cookies made with a few simple substitutions. Use whole wheat pastry flour for all-purpose flour, coconut oil for butter, and coconut sugar for brown sugar. The recipe yields around 32 cookies, depending on their size, from Cook and Kate. Ingredients Cookies Lemon icing (optional) Instructions If you’re […]
Bone-in pork chops are fast, versatile and economic protein choices – and they can be good for you, if you cook them right. Consider this genius recipe contributed by Ali Slagle to New York Times Cooking editor Emily Weinstein’s “Easy Weeknight Dinners.” Here they are seared in a small amount of oil, then dressed up […]
Leaving a holiday table without feeling bloated and fearful of the next day’s bathroom scales can be hard. But enjoying the feast without letting it weigh you down is possible. The key is making room for dishes like this festive salad, adapted from Julia Turshen’s “What Goes with What.” It’s light on the calories and fat […]
Forget the “classic” recipe that relies on canned beans and high-sodium, canned soups. Here’s a fresh, healthy version of a reliable holiday dish we can all feel good about. Ingredients Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking oil. 2. For crunchy beans, steam over a pot of boiling […]
