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Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Light, fluffy, and perfectly cooked, this basmati rice is just delicious! The Instant Pot makes the most tender rice you’ve ever made, and it couldn’t be easier.

Instant Pot basmati rice

Fragrant, long-grained basmati rice is the perfect accompaniment to all of our favorite Indian dishes. Cooking it in the Instant Pot ensures that it’s always fluffy, tender, and perfectly cooked.

Try it in our chicken tikka masala or chickpea tikka masala, Instant Pot dal, or Indian meatballs.

What You Need To Make This Recipe

Basmati rice
Water
Instant Pot or pressure cooker

How To Make Basmati Rice in the Instant Pot

  1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear and then drain. Add the water to the Instant Pot, then the rice. Mix them together well.
  2. Close the lid and set the valve to “Sealing.” Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” for 3 minutes high pressure. Wait 10 minutes or until the screen reads “L0:10” after the cooking time is complete. Set the valve to “Venting.” Open and the release the steam.
  3. Wait a few minutes, then use a fork to fluff the rice.
  • Rice in Instant Pot
  • Rice in Instant Pot

Top Tips For Making

  • Rinsing the rice well is super important to making the perfect basmati rice. This will remove the top layer of starch from the surface, and will keep the grains from sticking together.
  • Don’t skip letting the Instant Pot release pressure itself before you flip the valve. The rice is still cooking a little bit!

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-friend 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!

Basmati rice in a bowl

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Instant Pot Basmati Rice

This fluffy, fragrant rice is so easy to make in the Instant Pot
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: basics, easy recipe, under 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Emily Stallings
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  • Rinse rice until the water runs clear. Drain. Add water to the Instant Pot, then trice. Mix well.
  • Close lid and set the valve to "Sealing." Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” for 3 minutes high pressure. Wait 10 minutes or until the screen reads "L0:10" after the cooking time is complete. Set the valve to "Venting." Open and the release steam.
  • Wait a few minutes, then use a fork to fluff the rice.

Notes

  • Rinsing rice: This will remove the top layer of starch from the surface, and will keep the grains from sticking together.

Appetizer

Instant Pot Chickpeas (No Soak!)

Cooking chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) in the Instant Pot is the absolute easiest! You get deliciously flavorful and tender chickpeas every time! Perfect for side dishes, recipes, and making into hummus. Yum!

Chickpeas in a bowl

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • This recipe couldn’t be easier! Just toss your chickpeas and two simple ingredients in the Instant Pot, and go do literally anything else for about an hour. That’s it!
  • There’s no need to soak your chickpeas overnight with this recipe!
  • Cooking your chickpeas in the Instant Pot instead of buying cans is not only easy, it’s also good for your wallet! This recipe makes about 4-6 cans of chickpeas.

How To Cook Chickpeas in the Instant Pot

  1. In the Instant Pot, add the dry chickpeas and water or chicken stock.
  2. Select Manual or Pressure Cook. Cook at high pressure for 50 minutes. Naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. When the screen reads L0:10, move the steam release valve to “venting” to release the remaining pressure.
  3. Remove the lid and test the chickpeas’ tenderness.
  • Bag of garbanzo beans
  • Chickpeas in the Instant Pot

Top Tips For Making Instant Pot Chickpeas

  • Store the chickpeas in 1 1/2 cup portions in the fridge or freezer to replace 1 can of chickpeas.
  • This recipe is completely vegan so long as you use water instead of chicken stock.
  • Chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans, so look for both when shopping!

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-friend 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!

Bowl of Instant Pot chickpeas

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Instant Pot Chickpeas (No Soak!)

Cooking chickpeas in the Instant Pot couldn't be easier. Tender and perfect for recipes or as a side.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Course: Vegetables
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: garbanzo beans, pressure cooker, vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried chickpeas
  • 6 cups water or chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In Instant Pot, add the dry chickpeas and water or stock.
  • Select Manual or Pressure Cook. Cook at high pressure for 50 minutes. Naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. When the screen reads L0:10, move the steam release valve to "venting" to release the remaining pressure.
  • Remove lid and check for tenderness.

Notes

  • Garbanzo beans: Another name for chickpeas.
  • Vegan: Use water instead of chicken stock.

Breakfast

Peanut Butter Pancakes (Gluten Free)

These peanut butter pancakes are the sweet, decadent breakfast of your dreams. Thick and rich, these pancakes are super easy to whip up and are gluten free, too! Top with chocolate chips and peanut butter maple syrup, and you have total breakfast bliss.

Peanut butter pancakes

Why These Pancakes Are So Good

  • Peanut buttery and sweet, this recipe is the perfect variation on traditional pancakes, but just as good!
  • These pancakes are so super easy! Just mix up the ingredients and cook over the stove. Easy and fast enough for weekdays, but delicious enough for special weekend breakfasts and brunches.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Pour all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Grease a skillet with non-stick cooking spray and place on the stove on medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of the batter into a measuring cup and pour onto the center of the pan. Cook for until the batter bubbles, about two or three minutes. Flip the pancake over and cook the other side until golden brown.
  3. Serve with your favorite pancake toppings.
  • Ingredients for peanut butter pancakes in a blender
  • Ingredients for peanut butter pancakes in a blender

Top Tips For Making

  • If you don’t have a blender, you can use a mixer or mix well by hand.
  • These pancakes go perfectly with our peanut butter maple syrup and chocolate chips, or try it with regular maple syrup, honey, bananas, or whipped topping.
  • Don’t let your pan overheat, as this will burn the pancakes. If your pan tends to get too hot, you can cool it by rinsing with water between pancakes and wipe clean with a paper towel.
Bite of peanut butter pancakes

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Peanut Butter Pancakes

Thick and rich, these pancakes are super easy to whip up and are gluten free, too!
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy breakfast, sweet, under 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup

    almond milk

  • 1

    egg

  • 1 tablespoon

    honey

  • 3 tablespoons

    peanut butter

     creamy
  • 2 teaspoons

    baking powder

  • 1 cup

    gluten free flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon

    salt

  • 2 teaspoons

    oil

     olive, avocado, coconut, etc.
  • non-stick oil

Instructions

  • Pour all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.
  • Grease skillet with non-stick spray and place on medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into measuring cup and pour on center of pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbling. Flip and cook other side until golden brown.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Mixing: If you don’t have a blender, use a hand-mixer or mix by hand.
  • Topping ideas: Peanut butter maple syrup and chocolate chips, regular maple syrup and butter, honey, bananas, or whipped topping.
  • Do not overheat pan: Will burn the pancakes. If your pan tends to get too hot, you can cool it by rinsing with water between pancakes and wipe clean with a paper towel.

Breakfast

Peanut Butter Maple Syrup

Creamy, thick, and rich, this maple syrup combined with peanut butter is the ultimate topping. Unbelievably delicious on pancakes, waffles, and sundaes, this syrup is total peanut buttery bliss.

Peanut butter maple syrup on pancakes

Why This Peanut Butter Maple Syrup Is So Good

  • This thick and creamy syrup takes your maple syrup to the next level. Super sweet and rich, it is the most delicious way to get your peanut butter fix.
  • We love this syrup on pancakes and waffles, but try it with cookies, on ice cream, on cake… The delicious possibilities are endless!
  • This recipe couldn’t be easier! Two ingredients and two steps!

How To Make This Super Easy Syrup

  1. Mix both ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Heat in microwave in 30 second intervals. Whisk well to fully combine.
Peanut butter and maple syrup in a bowl

Top Tips For Making

  • Our syrup only took 2 intervals of 30 seconds to heat and become easy to whisk. Yours may take longer, based on how your microwave heats.
  • We definitely prefer this recipe with real maple syrup, but you can use fake in a pinch.

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-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

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-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

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Peanut Butter Maple Syrup

This creamy and rich peanut butter maple syrup is perfect on pancakes, waffles, sundaes, and more.
Prep Time1 min
Cook Time1 min
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, less than 5 minutes, pancake syrup
Servings: 2 servings
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter creamy

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients in bowl.
  • Heat in microwave at 30 second intervals. Whisk well to fully combine.

Notes

  • Our syrup only took 2 intervals of 30 seconds to heat and become easy to whisk. Yours may take longer, based on how your microwave heats.
  • We definitely prefer this recipe with real maple syrup, but you can use fake in a pinch.

Dairy-Free

Instant Pot Broccoli

Making perfectly steamed broccoli in the Instant Pot is so easy and fast! This basically foolproof method makes tender, delicious broccoli every single time.

Instant Pot broccoli

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • Broccoli in the Instant Pot couldn’t be easier! In less than 10 minutes, you have the perfect steamed broccoli.
  • This method is perfect for a quick and easy side dish. This recipe only has a zero minute cook time. Zero minutes!

How To Cook Broccoli in the Instant Pot

  1. Wash off the broccoli and cut off the florets.
  2. Place trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the water and broccoli florets.
  3. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid . Put vent in “sealing” position. Click on “manual” or “pressure cook” and set on high for 0-1 minutes.
  4. Allow Instant Pot to come to pressure. Then release the steam and open the lid.
  5. Remove the broccoli and serve.
  • Uncooked broccoli in a bowl
  • Broccoli florets in an Instant Pot

Top Tips For Making

  • For really tender broccoli, cook for 1 minute. We like ours a little bit more firm, so we cooked for 0 minutes.
  • Make sure the Instant Pot lid and vent are properly in place. The Instant Pot will take about 6 minutes to come to pressure.
  • This Instant Pot broccoli is delicious plain, with a little salt and pepper, creamy cheddar cheese, or even some ranch dressing.
  • Just in case you wondered, the florets are the tree-like parts of the broccoli! Chop them off the large stem and discard the rest.

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-friend 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!

Instant Pot broccoli

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Instant Pot Broccoli

Broccoli in the Instant Pot is the easiest way to get perfect broccoli every time.
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time6 mins
Course: Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, healthy side dish, pressure cooker
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 39kcal
Author: Emily Stallings
Cost: $0.45

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli uncooked
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Wash off broccoli and cut off florets.
  • Place trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot and add water and broccoli florets.
  • Cover Instant Pot with lid and put vent in "sealing" position. Click on "manual" or "pressure cook." Set on high for 0-1 minutes (see notes).
  • Allow Instant Pot to come to pressure. Release steam and open lid after cooking is complete.
  • Remove broccoli. Serve.

Notes

  • Cook time: 0 minutes for firm broccoli, 1 minute for very tender broccoli.
  • Instant Pot notes: Make sure lid and vent are properly in place. Will take about 6 minutes to come to pressure.
  • Serving suggestions: With ranch dressing or cheese.
  • Florets: Florets are the top, tree-like part of the stalk of broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These indulgent, melt in your mouth cookies are so decadent, you won’t believe how easy they are! With just 3 ingredients, these peanut butter cookies are a deliciously simple way to get your sweet fix. Gluten free, grain free, and dairy free, too!

3 ingredient peanut butter cookies

Why These Cookies Are So Good

  • These soft, rich cookies are the perfect easy, healthy treat. They just melt in your mouth!
  • Just three ingredients (that you probably already have!), a few easy steps, and you are in peanut buttery heaven.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten free, dairy free, and grain free, and easy to make paleo, too!

How To Make These Peanut Butter Cookies With Just 3 Ingredients

  1. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  2. Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix everything until combined, and then place bowl in refrigerator for 10 minutes. This will help the dough become firm.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place about 6 or 7 balls on the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  4. Use a fork to create a cross hatch on each cookie, flattening the balls slightly as you go (see #3 in picture below).
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes. After baking, let cool at least 5 minutes before removing.
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 with the rest of the dough.
Instructions for peanut butter cookies

Top Tips For Making

  • We used creamy peanut butter, but try it with chunky, too!
  • Make sure your peanut butter is at room temperature prior to mixing the dough, otherwise it will be too hard to mix properly.
  • To make these cookies paleo, swap out the peanut butter for almond butter.
  • If you don’t have coconut sugar, regular granulated sugar is fine, too!

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-friend 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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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies are so easy, only take a few ingredients, and are melt-in-your-mouth soft
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 ingredients, healthy dessert, peanut butter cookies
Servings: 6
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Emily Stallings
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup coconut sugar packed
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Add all ingredients to large bowl and mix until combined. Place bowl in fridge for 10 minutes to help dough become firm.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into ball. Place about 6 or 7 balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Cross hatch balls with fork, flattening the balls slightly.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. After baking, let cool at least 5 minutes before removing. Repeat with rest of the dough.

Notes

  • Peanut butter needs to be at room temperature prior to making.
  • Paleo: Swap peanut butter for almond butter.
  • Granulated sugar: Okay to sub for coconut sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Perfectly crispy and simply seasoned, these chicken drumsticks are so delicious! They’re an easy and family-friendly dinner made in under 30 minutes.

Air fryer chicken legs

Why These Chicken Legs Are So Good

  • These drumsticks made in the air fryer are both kid and adult approved! With simple but delicious seasoning and a crispy skin, these chicken legs will be one of your favorite weeknight dinners.
  • We are big fans of any recipe that is super easy and super fast, which is why we love this one. Just a couple ingredients (that you probably already have) and about 20 minutes, and dinner is done!
  • This recipe can easily be doubled (or tripled) for big families (or big appetites), and the chicken can even be used in meal prep.

How To Make Chicken Legs in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400º F.
  2. Add chicken to a bowl and toss with the avocado oil and all the seasonings.
  3. Line the legs in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Flip the legs. Cook 8 minutes or until chicken legs are 165º.
  • Chicken legs
  • Chicken legs in the air fryer

Top Tips For Making

  • Your chicken legs may take longer to cook after flipping, depending on your air fryer. We highly recommend investing in a meat thermometer to make sure you don’t under- or overcook!

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-friend 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!

Air fryer chicken legs

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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Perfectly crispy and simply seasoned, these chicken drumsticks are so delicious! They’re an easy and family-friendly dinner made in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time18 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: drumsticks, easy dinner
Servings: 2
Calories: 439kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 5

    chicken drumsticks

  • 2 tablespoons

    avocado oil

  • 1 teaspoon

    salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon

    garlic powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons

    smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon

    onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400º F.
  • Toss chicken in avocado oil and seasonings in a bowl.
  • Line legs in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Flip and cook until 165 degrees, about 8 minutes.

Notes

Cook time: May take up to 10 minutes after flipping. We highly recommend using a meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1362mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg

Appetizer

Mango Habanero Wings

These mango habanero wings are to die for! Flavored with fruity mango and lime, spicy habanero, and seasoned perfectly, these wings will be a must at dinner and parties.

Habanero wings sitting on a plate.

Why These Wings Are So Good

  • These wings are made with our manago habanero sauce and are insanely flavorful. They’re fruity and spicy and amazingly seasoned.
  • These wings are surprisingly simple to make, but taste like they came from your favorite wing restaurant.
  • We love this recipe for a delicious dinner, but it’s perfect for an appetizer, too!

How To Make Mango Habanero Wings

  1. Preheat the oven to 425º F.
  2. To make the sauce, add all the sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Use 1/3 cup for the wings and store the rest in the fridge.
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place a wire rack on top of it. Spray with cooking spray.
  4. Use paper towels to pat the wings dry. Add to a large bowl with the seasonings, mixing until well-coated.
  5. Arrange the wings with the skin facing up on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from from the oven and let cool. Add back to the bowl and coat in the mango habanero sauce.
  • Wings on a rack
  • Mango habanero wings

Top Tips For Making

  • Placing the wings on a baking sheet is important to make them crispy. Make sure to pat dry them well, too, as this will help them crisp up.
  • If you have any extra mango habanero sauce after using 1/3 cup for the wings, you can store it in a bottle or jar in the fridge for at least two months.
  • We love these plain, but they are also super delicious with a side of bleu cheese dressing.

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-friend 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!

Mango habanero wings

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Mango Habanero Wings

These spicy and fruity wings are the perfect easy appetizer or dinner.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings, mango habanero, party food
Servings: 3
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

Mango Habanero Sauce

  • 1 mango
  • 3 habanero peppers 2 seeded
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wings

  • 9 chicken wings
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425º F.
  • Make sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Use 1/3 cup for wings.
  • Make wings: Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place wire rack on top and spray with cooking spray.
  • Pat wings dry with paper towel. Add to large bowl with the seasonings. Mix until well-coated.
  • Arrange wings with skin facing up on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Remove from from oven and let cool. Add back to the bowl and coat in sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Condiment

Mango Habanero Sauce

This mango habanero sauce is the perfect complement to wings! Fruity with the right amount of heat, this sauce is oh-so-easy and sure to please.

Jar of mango habanero sauce

Why This Sauce Is So Good

  • This sauce is so ridiculously tasty! It’s spicy, but not so hot that you can’t taste the fruity flavors of mango and lime.
  • Super easy to make, this mango habanero sauce just requires throwing a mango and some ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  • We love this sauce on wings, but it’s also delicious on tofu and even as a dip with tortilla chips.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Peel, de-pit, and dice the mango.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in food processor. That’s it!
Ingredients in a food processor

Top Tips For Making Mango Habanero Sauce

  • For less spicy sauce, seed all of the habanero peppers or add more maple syrup.
  • If you prefer a very smooth sauce, use a blender instead of a food processor. We started ours in a food processor and moved it to the blender to get it nice and smooth.
  • This recipe will make about two small hot sauce bottles worth of sauce. If you don’t have a small bottle on hand, you can put the sauce in a mason jar or even a tupperware container.
  • Try smoked paprika. We are huge fans of the smoky scent and flavor that smoked paprika adds to dishes, and we loved the combination of it with the fruit and peppers.

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-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

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Mango Habanero Sauce

Fruity with the right amount of heat, this sauce is the perfect complement to wings.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Sauces
Keyword: mango habanero, party food, wing sauce
Servings: 12
Calories: 33kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1

    mango

  • 3

    habanero peppers

     2 seeded, see notes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons

    white vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons

    lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons

    maple syrup

  • ½

     teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon

    salt

Instructions

  • Peel, de-pit, and dice mango.
  • Combine all ingredients in food processor. Process until smooth.

Notes

  • Less spicy sauce: Remove seeds from peppers or add more maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Homemade Pickles

Pickles made from scratch are so much easier than you think! With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make crunchy, tangy homemade pickles for sandwiches, burgers, and snacks.

Homemade pickles in a glass jar

Why These Pickles Are So Good

  • These tart and tangy pickles are just like the pickles you get at your favorite deli — even better than the store-bought variety.
  • This recipe is so simple! Just combine and boil the ingredients and let sit for a few days. That’s it!
  • These pickles are the perfect side to a sandwich, but are also delicious when on burgers, tuna salad, or even as a garnish on a spicy Bloody Mary.

How To Make Pickles at Home

  1. Slice cucumbers vertically into four wedges and place in a gallon-sized jar (preferably a glass one with a lid, like a mason jar).
  2. Boil all the liquids and seasonings to dissolve the salt. Let cool and pour over cucumbers.
  3. Let everything sit on the counter for three days, turning them occasionally. After pickling, place in the refrigerator to store.
  • Instructions for homemade pickles
  • Homemade pickles in a jar

Top Tips For Making Homemade Pickles

  • Pickling cucumbers are smaller and don’t have wax on them. I used Kirby cucumbers. It’s important that they do not have wax on the outside, or they won’t pickle!
  • A “head” of dill is just the feathery “hair” on top of a sprig. Select pieces of dill that are larger with lots of hair for this recipe.
  • Dried minced onion is also sometimes called “instant” onion.

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-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Two homemade pickles on a plate next to a sandwich

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Homemade Pickles

Delicious and easy, these pickles are perfect for snacking and sandwiches.
Prep Time3 d
Cook Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber, homemade pickles, pickling
Servings: 72
Calories: 9kcal
Cost: $0.50

Equipment

  • 1 gallon mason jar

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon pickling cucumbers about 4 pounds

  • ⅓

     cup dried minced onion
  • 6 garlic cloves minced

  • ½

     tablespoon mustard seed
  • 6 heads fresh dill See notes
  • 1 ½ quart water
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar

  • ½

     cup salt canning or kosher

Instructions

  • Slice cucumbers vertically into four wedges and place in a 1 gallon jar.
  • Boil all liquids and seasonings to dissolve salt. Let cool, then pour over cucumbers.
  • Let jar sit on the counter for three days, turning pickles occasionally. Store in refrigerator after pickled.

Notes

  • Use pickling cucumbers, which are smaller and don’t have a wax coating.
  • A “head” of dill is just the feathery “hair” on top of a sprig.

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg