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March 2, 2021 Asian

Beef with Garlic Sauce

Our beef with garlic sauce is the easy, hearty dish you’ve been looking for! This simple stir fry gives you tender, juicy beef and crisp broccoli in a flavorful garlic sauce. Serve it on a bed of rice or noodles for a delicious Asian-inspired meal.

Beef and broccoli with garlic sauce and chopsticks in a white bowl

What Makes Beef with Garlic Sauce So Good

It’s ready to eat in no time at all. Less than 20 minutes on the stovetop is all you need to come up with a delicious, filling, healthy dinner you’ll enjoy eating!
There’s really very little work involved. You can make your prep even easier by using pre-minced garlic and pre-chopped broccoli, too.
It’s naturally low carb! Pair it with a side of this cauliflower fried rice for an incredible Chinese takeout copycat that won’t mess up your macros. Keto: If you’re keto, know that this recipe contains cornstarch, which is not keto-friendly due to its high glycemic index. Since it’s a small amount, you may decide it’s fine for you, or you may be more comfortable substituting. We haven’t tried them, but you may be able to use very small amounts (less than 1 tablespoon) of almond flour, xanthan gum, psyllium husk, or glucomannan powder with success.

Beef with Garlic Sauce

Key Ingredients for Beef with Garlic Sauce

Beef – The key to the best beef with garlic sauce is to use the best beef. Flank steak and sirloin will be way more tender than cheaper cuts of beef.

Cornstarch – You might be tempted to skip this step, but don’t! It really makes a difference. Velveting coats the beef in a protective layer of cornstarch so it doesn’t overcook, and no one wants overcooked, tough, dry beef with garlic sauce.

Chef’s Tips

If you’re serving your beef with garlic sauce on a bed of rice, cook your rice before starting the beef recipe. The beef and broccoli will cook faster than the rice, so if you start them at the same time, you’ll be waiting a while to eat!
When you slice your beef into strips, make sure you cut against the grain of the meat. This way, you break up the muscle fibers and end up with tender meat. Cutting with the grain leaves you with chewy, tough meat.
Garlic burns quickly, so keep a close eye on it and never stop stirring. You only want it golden and fragrant before you move on to the next step.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Beef with Garlic Sauce

Our beef with garlic sauce is the easy, hearty dish you've been looking for! This simple stir fry gives you tender, juicy beef and crisp broccoli in a flavorful garlic sauce. Serve it on a bed of rice or noodles for a delicious Asian-inspired meal.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: chinese food, stir fry, take out

Servings: servings

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Equipment

Large bowl
Large skillet or wok

Ingredients

1 pound flank steak or sirloin cut into small, short strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch plus more as needed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic minced
½ tablespoon ginger grated
2 cups broccoli chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 cup rice cooked, optional, for serving
white sesame seeds optional, for garnish
green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions

Place beef in large bowl and add cornstarch. Toss until beef is lightly coated, then set aside.
In large skillet over medium-high heat, warm sesame oil until it begins to shimmer, then add garlic. Stirring frequently, cook garlic until golden and fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
Add ginger to skillet. Cook approximately 1 minute.
Stir in beef. Cook approximately 4 minutes, then add broccoli, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to coat. Cook until meat is browned and broccoli is bright green.
Remove from heat. Serve alone or over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions (optional).

Notes

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect the information for 1 serving out of 4. Nutritional information shown does not include rice, sesame seeds, or green onions. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients used.

To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire finished recipe. Divide the total weight of the recipe (not including the weight of the bowl, pot, or plate the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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February 18, 2021 Asian

Chinese Vegetable Soup

Chinese vegetable soup is an incredible, light-yet-filling meal that’s full of flavor and nutrients. It’s naturally vegan and easy to make gluten-free. Ready to eat in less than 20 minutes!

What Makes This Chinese Vegetable Soup Recipe So Good

It’s full of hearty veggies, so it’s super filling, on top of being super tasty. It’s a light, brothy soup that doesn’t leave you feeling like you ate nothing.
If you’re cutting out meat for a meal (or a month or a lifetime), this is a great option. Our Chinese vegetable soup is completely vegan, plus it’s a good source of protein for a meal, coming in at roughly 11 grams per serving.
It comes together in no time at all. Perfect for any time you just need something quick and easy.

Key Ingredients for Chinese Vegetable Soup

Bok Choy – This traditional Chinese leafy vegetable has a flavor sort of similar to cabbage, but also a little like celery and cucumber. If you’re not able to get bok choy, you can substitute Napa cabbage!

Vegetable Broth – Go for low sodium broth, since we’ll be adding our own salt to this soup! If you’re not vegan or vegetarian, you can use chicken broth or even beef broth if you want to.

Chinese Vegetable Soup

Chef’s Tips

For extra flavor, try adding a little rice vinegar. Just a splash!
For the freshest bok choy, look for green heads with firm stems that fit close together. The leaves will separate from the others when they begin to wilt.
Don’t overcook the bok choy. It only needs a few minutes, and you want it softened, not mushy!
If you want your Chinese vegetable soup to have even more substance, you can prepare a package of rice noodles while your broth is on the stove, then divide the noodles between two bowls and ladle the soup onto them.

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Chinese Vegetable Soup

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Asian, Vegan

Keyword: easy to make, healthy recipe, meatless

Servings: servings

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Equipment

Medium saucepan

Ingredients

2 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
1 head bok choy sliced
8 ounces mushrooms sliced
1 cup carrots shredded
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons salt plus more as needed
pepper to taste
cilantro optional, for garnish
scallions optional, for garnish

Instructions

In large pot, bring water and broth to boil.
Reduce heat to low. Add bok choy, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook approximately 2 minutes.
Add soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Cook an additional 2-5 minutes, until bok choy softens.
Stir in salt and pepper, to taste. Portion into bowls and garnish with cilantro and scallions. Serve warm.

Notes

Make it Gluten-Free: Double check that your broth doesn’t include any gluten-containing ingredients, like hydrolized wheat protein, and make sure to use a gluten-free soy sauce (or tamari).

Recipe yields approximately 2 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for 1 serving. Macros may vary slightly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.

To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire finished recipe . Divide the total weight of the recipe (not including the weight of the bowl, pot, or plate the food is in) by 2. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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February 9, 2021 Breakfast

Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

Vegan biscuits and gravy are the perfect dairy free breakfast you’ve been searching for! Homemade flaky biscuits and thick gravy, ready in roughly 30 minutes for an easy, delicious breakfast (or breakfast-for-dinner!) the whole family will love.

What Makes This Vegan Biscuits and Gravy Recipe So Good

Flaky, fluffy biscuits smothered in a thick, creamy gravy – what could be better?
Poultry seasoning in the gravy adds a little flavor to this dish that you ordinarily wouldn’t find in traditional Southern gravy, but it’s so good. Flavorful without overpowering! No poultry seasoning handy? Try a little marjoram and sage instead! You can also skip this ingredient altogether if you want.
It’s a great make-ahead meal! The biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days. Both the biscuits and the gravy can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 6 days.

Vegan Biscuits and Gravy Ingredients

Plant-based Milk – Use your favorite! Cashew, almond, and oat milks work great for this recipe. Just make sure you’re using unsweetened milk – this is a savory recipe, and sweet milk just won’t taste right in it.

Poultry Seasoning – Don’t worry, even though it’s got “poultry” in the name, it’s totally vegan. Poultry seasoning is just a blend of spices (usually sage, rosemary, ground black pepper, and marjoram, plus some others) that is typically used to season chicken. It doesn’t contain any animal products, and no birds are harmed in the making!

Chef’s Tips

Overworking the dough will make it dense and tough. Be sure to mix it together just enough to combine all the ingredients.
Make the gravy while the biscuits are in the oven, or make the gravy first and keep it warm on low heat while you put together the biscuits. That way, you’ve got hot, flaky biscuits and thick, warm gravy, without having to reheat anything! If you leave the gravy on the stovetop, stir it constantly so it doesn’t stick or burn.
Consider adding a little plant-based sausage to your gravy, for a vegan variation even closer to traditional Southern biscuits and gravy!

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Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

Vegan biscuits and gravy are the perfect dairy free breakfast you've been searching for! Homemade flaky biscuits and thick gravy, ready in roughly 30 minutes for an easy, delicious breakfast (or breakfast-for-dinner!) the whole family will love.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Keyword: comfort food, Southern food, vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 377kcal

Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Equipment

Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Large bowl
Grater (see Notes)
2" round biscuit or cookie cutter
Saucepan
Whisk

Ingredients

For the Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegan butter chilled in freezer at least 10 minutes
1 cup plant-based milk unsweetened

For the Gravy

5 tablespoons avocado oil or vegan butter
5 tablespoons all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder plus more as needed
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
3 cups plant-based milk unsweetened
green onions for garnish, optional

Instructions

For the Biscuits

Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Mix well, then set aside.
Remove chilled butter from freezer. Grate into small pieces, then mix into flour mixture.
Add milk to flour mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
Transfer biscuit dough to a floured surface. Using your hands, work mixture into a dough. If dough is too sticky, add small amounts of flour until workable, but try to add as little as possible.
Once dough is formed, gently fold dough into itself and knead approximately 10 times. Form into a soft ball.
Using your hands, flatten dough to 1" thick. Use a 2" biscuit cutter to cut dough into discs. Place discs on baking sheet, approximately ½" apart.
Repeat until out of dough, kneading and flatting as needed until all dough has been formed into discs.
Bake for 12 minutes, then remove from oven.

For the Gravy

In a saucepan, heat oil (or butter) over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle in flour, whisking vigorously until paste is formed. Cook approximately 3 minutes.
Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Stir until combined.
Slowly add in milk in small amounts, whisking constantly. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook, stirring constantly, until gravy has thickened, approximately 8 to 12 minutes. Add more seasoning as needed.

To Serve

Top biscuits with gravy. Optional: garnish with green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

If you don’t have a grater, you can cut the butter into very small pieces, then mix the butter and flour mixture until the butter resembles small peas or beads.

Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for 1 serving. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients used.

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December 29, 2020 Dairy-Free

Sweet Potato Rice

Easy-to-make sweet potato rice is a wonderfully versatile side dish or base for a variety of bowl-meals. Paleo, Whole30, gluten- and dairy-free, this recipe is perfect for many dietary needs.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

It’s super versatile. Serve it on its own with chicken, or use it as a replacement for rice in a Mexican dish with black beans. Mix it in with eggs or turn it into fried rice. Anything you might use rice or cauliflower rice for, use sweet potato rice instead!
Uncooked sweet potato rice can be kept in the refrigerator up to 5 days before you intend to cook it, so it’s great to make ahead and keep on hand! You can freeze the uncooked rice, too.
The cooking process slightly caramelizes the sweet potato, making them slightly sweet and crunchy, but at the same time soft. They’re delicious.
It’s perfect for weekly meal prepping. Prepared sweet potato rice will keep in the refrigerator up to 6 days, if stored in an airtight container.

Sweet Potato Rice Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes – These starchy veggies are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They’re thought to have amazing health benefits (like better gut health and enhanced brain function) thanks to the antioxidants they contain. Sweet potatoes are a fantastic source of complex carbohydrates, and they’re naturally gluten- and grain-free.

How to Make Sweet Potato Rice

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

In a food processor, shred peeled sweet potatoes until they form tiny rice-like pieces. Cook the riced sweet potato with olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally for 20 to 25 minutes until the sweet potato reduces in size and caramelizes lightly. Serve hot and enjoy!

Chef’s Tips

Using a food processor makes this recipe super quick and easy, but if you don’t have one, you can chop the sweet potatoes into rice by hand. Work in batches with a sharp knife, or use a cheese grater.
Fresh sweet potatoes will give you the most flavor and nutrients, but you can use frozen sweet potatoes if you prefer. Let them thaw completely before running them through the food processor.
If your sweet potato rice sticks to the skillet, you can slowly add in a little water to help loosen it up. Don’t add too much as you don’t want the sweet potato to be mushy.

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Sweet Potato Rice

Easy-to-make sweet potato rice is a wonderfully versatile side dish or base for a variety of bowl-meals. Paleo, Whole30, gluten- and dairy-free, this recipe is perfect for many dietary needs.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: paleo, vegetarian, whole30

Servings: servings

Calories: 113kcal

Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes approximately 4
3 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Peel sweet potatoes. Chop and place in food processor.
Shred sweet potato chunks in food processor until potatoes resemble tiny pieces of rice.
Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, sweet potato rice, salt, and black pepper.
Cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes have shrunken considerably and start to caramelize. Add water if necessary to prevent sticking.

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December 1, 2020 Dairy-Free

Vegan Latkes

Our simple recipe for vegan latkes ensures everyone in your group can enjoy these crispy, savory traditional Hanukkah staples.

What Makes This Vegan Latke Recipe So Good

Latkes are crisp and savory fried potato pancakes, so really, what could possibly be bad about them? If you like potatoes in any form, odds are you’ll love these.
Meal preppers rejoice! Cooked latkes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days, and in the freezer for up to two weeks. Store them in an airtight container or wrapped well in plastic wrap.
They’re super easy to make! The most difficult part of this recipe is squeezing all of the moisture out of the grated potatoes – but you’ll get your arm day workout in!

Vegan Latke Ingredients

Potatoes – Russet potatoes will give these latkes their classic look and texture, but you can make latkes with any type of potato – even sweet potatoes!

Oil – Latkes are fried in oil as an homage to the oil that kept the menorah in the Temple lit for eight days. During Hanukkah, observers celebrate the 8-day long Festival of Lights by eating various oil-fried foods.

How to Make Vegan Latkes

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Start by grating your potatoes and squeezing all of the moisture out of them with a paper towel. This is the step that takes the longest, but it’s worth it! Once your potatoes are as dry as possible, mix everything together and shape the mixture into patties. Pan fry the latkes in olive oil and let cool on a paper towel covered plate or cooling rack to soak up some of the remaining oil.

3 photo step-by-step instructions for pan frying vegan latkes

Chef’s Tips for Perfect Vegan Latkes

Draining the water from your grated potatoes will take a little work, but trust me, it’s worth. For the crispest vegan latkes possible, you want all of the water out of the potatoes. If your latkes come out soggy, your mixture was too wet!
Make sure your oil is hot before putting your latkes in the pan. If the oil is too cool, your potatoes will just soak it up. Test your oil by adding a drop or two of water to the pan. If it bubbles, you’re all set!
Serve your vegan latkes with vegan sour cream and chives (as pictured) to compliment the flavor of the potato, or with the traditional side of applesauce to contrast the weight of the oil and the saltiness of the potato.
Reheat leftover latkes on a sheet pan in a 350° oven for maximum crispness.

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Vegan Latkes

Our simple recipe for vegan latkes ensures everyone in your group can enjoy these crispy, savory traditional Hanukkah staples.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Vegan

Keyword: Hanukkah, meatless, pan fried

Servings:

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Cost: $3

Ingredients

2 cups potatoes grated, drained, and packed
½ cup unbleached all purpose flour
3 tablespoons green onion sliced
3 tablespoons non-dairy milk unflavored or unsweetened
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions

Grate potatoes. Using a paper towel, squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
Combine 2 packed cups potato and all ingredients, except oil. Mix well.
Preheat oil in frying pan over medium heat. Spoon 1/3 cup of potato mixture into pan. Use spatula to flatten patty to 1/4" thick, approximately. Fry until golden brown, then flip and fry other side.
Cool fried latkes on a paper towel covered plate or cooling rack before serving.

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November 19, 2020 Air Fryer

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

These delicious frozen sweet potato fries are a little sweet and a little salty. They crisp to perfection in the air fryer, making them a perfect snack or side when you want something quick, easy, and healthy.

Why Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer Are So Good

Because air fryers use air instead of oil to fry food, you save calories but still get that great deep-fried flavor and crunch.
Oven-baked fries can be soggy (or worse, burnt), especially if you’re reheating leftovers. Air fryer fries are perfectly crisp every time – plus you can cook them from frozen, no need to thaw!
Sweet potato fries specifically are best in the air fryer. Because of their lower starch content, it’s almost impossible to get the perfect fry texture when you cook sweet potatoes in the oven.
Air fryers generally cook faster than a conventional oven, and the clean up is usually easier, too!

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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes – This root veggie is a traditional Thanksgiving staple, but I love them all year long! When it comes to macros, they’re comparable to white potatoes, but they’re a much better source of antioxidants and vitamins A, B, C, and D.

Cinnamon – Everyone knows cinnamon is a little spicy and a little sweet – but did you know cinnamon is believed to have some wonderful health properties? It has essentially no protein or fat, but it does have small amounts of beta carotene and Vitamin A, which are both great for eye health!

How to Make Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

This recipe honestly could not be any easier! Toss your frozen sweet potatoes in oil, then coat them evenly in salt and cinnamon. Pop them in the air fryer for 7 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, flip them, and fry for another 7 minutes. If you like your fries a little crispier, add another 2-3 minutes in the air fryer.

Serve these hot with your favorite dipping sauce – they’re great with ketchup, honey mustard, spicy sriracha-mayo, or comeback sauce! If you’re Whole30, be sure your condiments are compliant!

Chef’s Tips

Bags of frozen sweet potato fries are super quick and easy, but I recommend making your own fries from scratch! Start with a sweet potato and cut it into fries by hand or with a french fry cutter. Plan ahead – you want all of your fries to be roughly the same size so that they cook consistently. Spread the unseasoned fries evenly on a parchment-paper-lined sheet pan and stick them in the freezer. Freeze them for a couple of hours or until they’re hard. Toss them in a baggie or airtight container and keep them in your freezer until you’re ready for them. They’ll keep like this for a few months!
Be sure to spread the fries in a flat layer in the air fryer basket, and don’t let them touch or overlap. If the air can’t flow around them easily, they won’t cook evenly!
If you have any leftovers, you can totally reheat them in the air fryer! A few minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit will make them nice and crispy again.

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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: comfort food, family friendly, healthy snack

Servings: servings

Calories: 218kcal

Author: cherylmalik

Cost: $4

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 15-ounce bag frozen sweet potato fries
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
big pinch cinnamon
Kosher salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss frozen sweet potato fries with oil and season evenly with kosher salt and cinnamon.
Working in small batches, spread an even layer of sweet potato fries in the fryer basket. Cook at 375° for 7 minutes. Flip fries, then cook 7 minutes more, adding 2-3 minutes if necessary. Fries are done when crispy and golden brown.

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November 17, 2020 Dairy-Free

Bison Chili

This bison chili is the perfect way to spice up your cold weather cooking routine! Made with lean and flavorful bison and pantry staples, it only takes about 40 minutes to make, but tastes like it’s been simmering all day!

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This deliciously flavorful chili switches up the traditional beef or chicken with bison. Lighter and sweeter than beef, it gives this chili a taste all its own. You will definitely want to add it to you cooking repertoire!
This recipe is perfect for throwing together for an easy, warm weeknight dinner, especially since most of the ingredients are pantry staples.

Bison – Super flavorful, lean, and a little sweet, bison is a great alternative to other meats used in chili.
Diced tomatoes with green chiles – An easy pantry staple, diced tomatoes and chiles add a little spice to you chili.
Crushed tomatoes – Another great pantry staple, tomatoes make this chili perfectly tomato-y.
Kidney & chili beans – No need to soak or cook beans! Use a few cans of beans for extra convenience.

A bowl of bison chili topped with sour cream, cheese, and scallions

How To Make Bison Chili

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Brown the bison in a stock pot with the garlic and onions, then drain the grease.

Combine the bison, canned veggies and beans, and spices in the pot. Let the chili simmer before serving.

Top Tips For Making

If you’d prefer beef in this recipe, you can absolutely sub the bison for it, although we definitely recommend giving it a shot!
This recipe is absolutely delicious when it’s topped with sliced avocados, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, or sliced jalapeños. We also love it with a side of cornbread or corn chips.

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Bison Chili

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili beans, pantry staples, under 1 hour

Servings: servings

Calories: 279kcal

Cost: $4

Ingredients

1 pound ground bison
2 teaspoons ground cumin divided
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (10.75-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can kidney beans drained
1 (15-ounce) can chili beans drained
1 medium onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste

Instructions

Brown the bison in a stock pot with garlic and onions over medium heat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and salt and black pepper. Drain excess grease.
Combine bison, tomatoes with green chiles, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, chili beans, chili powder, and remaining cumin in pot; stir. Simmer chili for 25-30 minutes, then top with garnishes and serve.

Notes

Beef: Can sub 1:1 for bison.
Topping and side ideas: Sliced avocados, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, or sliced jalapeños. Try with a side of cornbread or corn chips.

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November 5, 2020 Condiment

Keto Cranberry Sauce

This ridiculously easy keto cranberry sauce is the perfect holiday side. Made with fresh tart and sweet cranberries and no added sugar, it’s perfect if you’re trying to stay in ketosis this holiday season.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

One cup of cranberries has about 7 grams of net carbs, so you can easily add this dish into your keto Thanksgiving plan!
This keto cranberry sauce only takes about 10 minutes to cook, so it’s a great easy side that doesn’t take a lot of work or ingredients.

Fresh cranberries – Use fresh cranberries for a lightly tart, sweet burst of flavor
Orange zest – A little zest from an orange is optional, but it gives your cranberry sauce a bit of citrus of flavor and scent
Swerve – A great sugar substitute that fits in great with the keto diet, or if you’re watching your blood sugar. It also doesn’t have the artificial, chemical taste some other sugar subs have.

How To Make Keto Cranberry Sauce

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Whisk the Swerve into a saucepan of water on the stove. Add the cranberries and let them cook until they start to pop and form a sauce.

Place the sauce in a bowl and pop in the fridge for a couple hours prior to serving.

Top Tips For Making

You can also use powdered or granulated erythritol instead of Swerve. If you’re not on a keto diet, you can use regular granulated sugar or maple syrup.
If you’d like to make this recipe ahead of time or you have leftovers, you can keep it in the freezer in an airtight container up to 3 months.

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Keto Cranberry Sauce

This easy cranberry sauce is the perfect holiday side

Cook Time10 mins

Chilling Time2 hrs

Total Time2 hrs 10 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy side dish, fewer than 5 ingredients, thanksgiving

Servings: servings

Calories: 16kcal

Cost: $2

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup Swerve granulated
12 ounces fresh cranberries whole
1 teaspoon orange zest optional

Instructions

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, whisk swerve into water. Stir in the orange zest and cranberries and cook until they start to pop, about 10-12 minutes. You can smash the cranberries a bit if you like.
Remove from heat and place in a bowl, then chill for at least 2 hours.

Notes

Swerve substitutes: Can also use powdered or granulated erythritol to taste. If not on a keto diet, you can use regular granulated sugar or maple syrup to taste.
Freezing: Keep in freezer in an airtight container up to 3 months.

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November 3, 2020 Dairy-Free

Keto Green Beans

These easy keto green beans are the perfect low carb dinner veggie, whether you eat them alone or add them to other dishes. Simply, yet perfectly seasoned, they are bright, crisp, and full of green flavor.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This recipe only takes about 12 minutes to make, so it’s great for whipping up for a quick side dish.
Made with only 5 ingredients, these keto green beans are perfect for when you want to bulk up your meal without spending a lot of money!
Each serving of these green beans is about 6g net carbs, so it’s easy to fit into your low carb or keto diet.

Ingredients for keto green beans in bowls

How To Make Keto Green Beans

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

Add the green beans to a large skillet and cook until they are bright and shiny.

Add the seasonings and cook while stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant.

Keto green beans in a skillet being stirred with a wooden spoon

Top Tips For Making

You can fancy up this dish by adding a squeeze of lemon juice or some lemon zest, a little butter (great if you need some more of your daily fat while on keto), fresh parmesan cheese, bacon, or slivered almonds.

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Keto Green Beans

These bright and fresh green beans are the perfect low carb side

Prep Time2 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time12 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: low carb, under 30 minutes, vegetables

Servings: servings

Calories: 101kcal

Cost: $2

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh green beans
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add trimmed green beans and cook, stirring often, until beans are shiny, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook while stirring constantly about 3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and beans are bright and tender.

Notes

Variations: Try adding a squeeze of lemon juice or some lemon zest, a little butter (great if you need some more of your daily fat while on keto), fresh parmesan cheese, bacon, or slivered almonds.

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October 29, 2020 Dairy-Free

Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers

These Instant Pot sausage and peppers are the perfect family-friendly dinner. Made easily in the pressure cooker with perfectly seasoned Italian sausage and veggies in a flavorful tomato sauce, this recipe is absolutely delicious over mashed potatoes, in sandwiches, or even by itself.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This Instant Pot sausage and peppers recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Made with sautéed peppers and onions, flavorful sausage, all mixed into a rich, tomato-y sauce, this meal is sure to please adults and kids alike.
This recipe is so easy, thanks to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker! Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s great for an easy and fast weeknight dinner.

How To Make Sausage and Peppers in the Instant Pot

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

On Sauté mode, heat up the olive oil. Cook the sausages on both sides until browned.

Add the onions and cook until they are slightly soft, then add the garlic. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil until the liquid is reduced by half.

Add the peppers and place the sausages on top. Pour in the tomatoes and spices and secure the lid.

Cook at manual high pressure, then quick release. Cut the peppers into pieces and serve over mashed potatoes or in Italian sandwich rolls.

Instructions for Instant Pot sausage and peppers

Top Tips For Making

For lower carbs, eat the sausage and peppers alone, on low carb bread, or over mashed cauliflower.
You can use your favorite color of bell peppers with this recipe or a combination of several different kinds. Green in the least ripe bell pepper and has more of a green, sharp taste, while red is the ripest and sweetest. Yellow and orange are right in the middle and a great combination of both.

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Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers

These perfectly seasoned Italian sausages and peppers are made easily in the Instant Pot

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bell peppers, pressure cooker, under 30 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 517kcal

Cost: $4

Equipment

Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Ingredients

6 (4-ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup marsala wine or red wine, optional
3 bell peppers sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil. Once heated, add sausages. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Pour in wine and bring to a boil. Cook about 1 minute or until reduced by half. Add sliced peppers and stir, then place sausage over onion-pepper mixture. Pour in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and oregano.
Secure lid with valve in sealed position and cook at manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Carefully quick release, stir, and remove to plate and cut into 6-7 pieces per link. Serve over mashed potatoes or on Italian sandwich rolls.

Notes

Lower carbs: Serve sausage and peppers plain, on low carb bread, or over mashed cauliflower.
Bell peppers: You can use your favorite color of bell peppers with this recipe or a combination of several different kinds.

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