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July 15, 2021 Dairy-Free

Cheesy Keto Green Beans

These easy keto green beans are the perfect low carb dinner veggie! Simple, yet perfectly seasoned. They’re cheesy, crisp, and full of great flavor!

keto green beans on a baking sheet with red pepper flakes on top

What Makes This Keto Green Beans Recipe So Good

This recipe takes just 20 minutes to make! It’s perfect when you need a quick and healthy side dish.
They’re made with just a few simple ingredients. These keto green beans are lightly seasoned then topped with shredded cheese – YUM!
Each serving of these green beans has just 4g of net carbs! Making it super easy to fit into your low carb or keto diet.

Key Ingredients for Keto Green Beans

Fresh Green Beans – This crisp veggie is available all year round at most grocery stores. They’re low in calories and loaded with vitamins and good-for-you dietary fiber. Green beans make a great addition to any keto or low-carb diet! To prepare your green beans for this recipe, start by giving them a good rinse under cold water, then snap off and remove the stems.

Parmesan Cheese – Parmesan cheese adds a delicate, yet sharp flavor to this side dish! I highly recommend purchasing a block of parmesan cheese and grating it yourself for this recipe. Most pre-grated cheeses have unnecessary fillers in them that pack in extra carbs. To keep this recipe keto and low-carb, grate or shred all the cheeses yourself.

Chef’s Tips

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), bacon, or slivered almonds. You can even add a sprinkling of extra parmesan cheese once baked, if you’d like!
Keep a close eye on your cheese as the keto green beans bake. Depending on the position of your oven rack, the cheese can take less or more time to turn golden brown. If the cheese isn’t browning as much as you’d like, you can set the oven to broil for one minute!
While these keto green beans are best enjoyed while the cheese is still hot, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat in either the microwave or in a 400° Fahrenheit oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly!

keto green beans being lifted off a baking sheet with a spatula

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Cheesy Keto Green Beans

These easy keto green beans are the perfect low carb dinner veggie! Simple, yet perfectly seasoned. They're cheesy, crisp, and full of great flavor!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: low carb, under 30 minutes, vegetables

Servings: servings

Calories: 156kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh green beans
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the green beans, oil, garlic, salt and black pepper together in a large bowl.
Transfer green beans to the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove and toss green beans before evenly sprinkling with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

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), bacon, or slivered almonds.
Avoid pre-grated/shredded cheese for this recipe which may have added fillers and carbs!

Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving out of 6. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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July 6, 2021 Dairy-Free

Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

These Instant Pot boiled peanuts are a healthy and delicious savory snack! This foolproof method yields perfectly cooked peanuts with hardly any effort. Easily cook up a batch of these peanuts at the start of your week and enjoy this nutritious snack all week long!

What Makes These Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts So Good

It’s seriously the easiest boiled peanuts method out there! Chuck everything in the Instant Pot, then leave it to do all the hard work. Return to perfectly soft and savory peanuts every time.
They’re an incredibly healthy snack! Boiled peanuts are proven to have nearly four times more antioxidants than other peanuts. So the next time you need a delicious but good-for-you snack, I highly recommend you give this recipe a try!
They’re perfectly savory with the right amount of salt to balance out the natural sweetness of the peanuts. I will warn you, this snack is highly addictive, though lucky for you it’s healthy too!

Key Ingredients for Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

Peanuts – You can make this recipe using either dried or undried peanuts. I unfortunately do not have access to undried peanuts, so I used dried peanuts and they still turned out delicious! The most important thing when selecting your peanuts is that they have the shell on, are raw and do not contain any salt. All of these things will equate to perfect, ready-for-boiling peanuts!

Salt – Feel free to adjust the salt based on your preferences. However, boiled peanuts are traditionally rather salty and this Instant Pot recipe is no exception. If you prefer a less salty nut, reduce the amount of salt by as little as half!

Chef’s Tips

Be patient and allow the steam to naturally release from these Instant Pot boiled peanuts! Once the 80 minutes it up, the pot will take about 20 minutes to naturally release all of its steam. You’ll know the lid is ready to be removed once the pressure valve has dropped down to its starting position.
You can easily half this recipe if you’d like! This makes quite a few peanuts, so if you’re looking for a small batch simply use half a pound of peanuts instead. If using half a pound of peanuts, then use just 1/4 cup of salt.
Strain these Instant Pot boiled peanuts from their water and store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for up to one week. You can enjoy these hot, at room temperature, or cold – really however you’d like!

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Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

These Instant Pot boiled peanuts are a healthy and delicious savory snack! This foolproof method yields perfectly cooked peanuts with hardly any effort. Easily cook up a batch of these Instant Pot boiled peanuts at the start of your week and enjoy this nutritious snack all week long!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time1 hr 20 mins

Total Time1 hr 25 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy snack, healthy, instant pot recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 pound peanuts raw, shelled, and unsalted
½ cup salt
water

Instructions

Rinse peanuts well under cold water then add to the Instant Pot along with the salt and fill with enough water to cover peanuts.
Place trivet inside Instant Pot and place a heatproof bowl over the top to hold it down. Cover with lid and set to high pressure for 80 minutes.
Allow pressure to release naturally before removing lid.

Notes

The Instant Pot pictured above is a 6 quart Instant Pot, be careful not to fill your Instant Pot beyond the max fill line.

Recipe yields approximately 12 servings. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving out of 12. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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June 29, 2021 Air Fryer

Frozen Burritos in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen burritos in the air fryer is the best way to get delicious, perfect frozen burritos! The air fryer gives you much better results than the microwave in less time than the oven. You’ll never cook frozen burritos any other way again!

Frozen burritos cooked in the air fryer topped with pico, guacamole, and sour cream

What Makes Frozen Burritos in the Air Fryer So Good

If you’ve ever cooked a frozen burrito in the microwave, you know they come out alright. They’re hot and delicious, sure, but they can be a little… soggy. Or they might not cook evenly, so one spot is REALLY hot and one spot is still practically frozen. Or parts of the tortilla dry out and get really tough. You get the picture. The point is, the air fryer completely takes care of all of those issues, leaving you with perfectly cooked, hot, crispy burritos.
This method is so simple. I mean, couldn’t be any simpler if you tried. You don’t even have to thaw them first! Just place the frozen burritos in the air fryer and fry them for 13-15 minutes. That’s it.

Key Ingredients for Frozen Burritos in the Air Fryer

Frozen Burritos – Use your favorite frozen burritos! This air fryer method works for any brand and any type.

Toppings of Choice – A great way to dress up your frozen burritos is to add your favorite toppings! Sour cream, queso, salsa, guacamole dip, pico de gallo – whatever you want!

Chef’s Tips

The first rule of air frying is to place your food in a single, flat layer, without overlapping. Overlapping will keep the air from circulating like it needs to, and parts of your burritos will be undercooked. If your air fryer is on the small side, that may mean you need to work in multiple batches, depending on the number of frozen burritos you’re cooking.
If you like your burritos extra crispy or your food tends to stick to your air fryer basket, you can lightly spray the basket with air-fryer-safe spray oil before you cook the burritos. Totally optional!

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Frozen Burritos in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen burritos in the air fryer is the best way to get delicious, perfect frozen burritos! The air fryer gives you much better results than the microwave in less time than the oven. You'll never cook frozen burritos any other way again!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy meals, frozen foods, taco tuesday

Servings: burritos

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

air-fryer-safe spray oil
2-4 frozen burritos
toppings of choice

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit.
When preheated, lightly spray air fryer basket with spray oil if desired to prevent sticking. Place frozen burritos in air fryer basket.
Return air fryer basket to air fryer. Cook frozen burritos 13 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time.
Remove frozen burritos from air fryer. Garnish with toppings of choice and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe works for any type or brand of frozen burrito. If cooking multiple burritos, be sure to place them in the basket in one flat layer, without overlapping.

Number of servings will depend on number of burritos cooked and desired portion sizes. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 El Monterey Beef & Bean Burrito. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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June 17, 2021 Dairy-Free

Steamed Potatoes with Herbs

These steamed potatoes are irresistibly soft and buttery! In a few simple steps you’ll have a healthy side dish that pairs well with virtually any meal. Make these steamed potatoes the next time you’re craving something quick, easy, and delicious!

close up image of steam potatoes on a plate with a lemon

What Makes These Steamed Potatoes So Good

They’re cooked to soft, buttery perfection! Steaming is one of the best ways to guarantee deliciously tender potatoes every time.
They require barely any effort at all. Simply add to a steamer basket, then remove and toss in butter and fresh herbs – that’s it! Leave these steamed potatoes to cook while you work on the rest of your meal and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time.
They’re super easy to customize to your liking! Use your favorite fresh herbs and add as much or as little salt as you’d like.

Key Ingredients for Steamed Potatoes

Baby Potatoes – There are a few kinds of baby potatoes out there, and any kind will work in this recipe. These steamed potatoes are also a great dish to throw together when you have any leftover potatoes lying around. No need to peel or chop these potatoes either. Simply give them a good rinse then toss them straight into a steamer basket!

Fresh Herbs – I used fresh parsley and chives, but you can use a few tablespoons of whatever fresh herbs you’d like! Fresh dill, cilantro, thyme, and basil are all delicious options as well. Have fun with this part of the recipe, get creative and make it your own.

Chef’s Tips

Depending on the size of your potatoes, they may take longer to cook. At the 20 minute mark, check on the potatoes to see how they’re progressing. Do this by gently piercing one with a fork, if the fork glides through the potato easily then they’re ready to eat!
If you don’t have a steamer basket, then simply add the potatoes to a medium pot with one inch of water. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
Turn this into a complete meal by adding some broccoli to the steamer basket in the final 4-5 minutes of cooking. When done, toss potatoes and broccoli in the butter and herbs then serve alongside a protein for a healthy weeknight meal!

overhead image of steamed potatoes on a plate with a fork and lemon

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Steamed Potatoes with Herbs

These steamed potatoes are irresistibly soft and buttery! In a few simple steps you'll have a healthy side dish that pairs well with virtually any meal. Make these steamed potatoes the next time you're craving something quick, easy, and delicious!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy side, fewer than 5 ingredients, weeknight dinner

Servings: servings

Calories: 157kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Medium pot
Steamer basket

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter see Notes
2-3 tablespoons fresh herbs see Notes
Additional salt to taste

Instructions

Add about one inch of water to a pot with a steamer basket. Once simmering, add the potatoes and salt into the steamer basket, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
Transfer steamed potatoes to a large bowl with the butter and fresh herbs, tossing to coat. Taste and season with additional salt as desired.

Notes

Make it Vegan: Use vegan butter or olive oil in place of the butter in this recipe.
Fresh Herbs: I used fresh chives and parsley, but you can use any fresh herbs you’d like in this recipe.

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines, and reflect information for one serving. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific types and brands of ingredients used.

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June 3, 2021 Air Fryer

Air Fryer Squash

An air fryer is all you need to get perfectly tender, crisp summer squash in no time at all! This recipe for air fryer squash uses olive oil and a little salt & pepper to highlight the natural flavors of the vegetables without overpowering them.

What Makes This Air Fryer Squash So Good

It’s a quick and easy recipe that fits almost any dietary need – low calorie, low carb, keto, gluten free, grain free, no added sugar, paleo, vegan, vegetarian… Everyone can enjoy this tasty snack or side dish!
If you don’t like mushy squash, this is the recipe for you. The air fryer gives you perfectly tender-crisp summer veggies in less than 10 minutes. There’s no messy clean up, no standing over a hot stovetop, no turning and tossing to keep things from burning. Just perfectly cooked squash at the touch of a button.
Any leftover squash can easily be reheated in the microwave, under the broiler, or in the air fryer again for just a couple of minutes. Refrigerate your leftover squash in an airtight container and it’ll keep up to 4 days.

Key Ingredients for Air Fryer Squash

Yellow Squash – Yellow squash is pretty iconic. It’s got a beautiful color (hello, gorgeous yellow) and an interesting shape (roundish and bulbous on one end but skinnier toward the other end).

Zucchini – Another summer squash, zucchini doesn’t look like yellow squash. It’s a straight squash with uniform thickness from one end to the other, and it’s got a rich green color. Both zucchini and yellow squash have a similar taste and texture, and you can use them interchangeably in recipes. I like to use them together, like in this air fryer squash recipe, for some added color.

Chef’s Tips

Like any other air fryer recipe, you want to make sure you don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. The yellow squash and zucchini should lay in one flat layer, not stacked or overlapping. If they’re stacked, the air won’t circulate around the discs like it should. If the air can’t circulate, they won’t cook evenly. You may have to cook in two batches if you have a small air fryer or if you’re cooking a lot of squash.
For extra flavor, you can mince a little garlic and toss it with the squash and oil. You could also try soy sauce or coconut aminos instead of olive oil.
For crunchy squash and zucchini, try our recipe for Air Fryer Zucchini Chips. The veggies are sliced thin to crisp up nicely, and they’re topped with a little parmesan for a wonderful cheesy flavor.

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Air Fryer Squash

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Keyword: easy cooking, summer food, veggie chips

Servings: servings

Calories: 81kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Air Fryer
Large bowl

Ingredients

1 small yellow squash
1 small zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit.
Slice squash and zucchini into quarter-inch-thick discs.
Place discs in bowl. Drizzle olive oil over vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
Transfer squash to air fryer. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender but crisp.

Notes

Recipe yields approximately 2 servings. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving. Actual macros may vary slightly based on specific types and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

May 18, 2021 Easy

Stewed Potatoes

These stewed potatoes are delightfully creamy and require just four ingredients to make! This savory side dish comes together in just a few simple steps.

What Makes These Stewed Potatoes So Good

They’re the perfect simple side dish to basically any meal! Serve these stewed potatoes alongside roasted chicken and veggies for an easy and healthy lunch or dinner.
They require just four ingredients! That’s right, these stewed potatoes are the most uncomplicated recipe of all time. Potatoes, butter, salt, and black pepper is all you’ll need to whip up this recipe!
These stewed potatoes are the perfect way to use up any leftover potatoes you have lying around from a recipe or your garden! When I have half a bag of potatoes on-hand, I’ll quickly and happily turn them into this recipe to avoid going to waste.

Key Ingredients for Stewed Potatoes

Potatoes – Any white potato will work in this recipe. I used and prefer Yukon gold potatoes for their velvety texture and buttery flavor. Though take two pounds of whatever white potato you’d like then peel and dice them into 1-inch cubes for this recipe.

Butter – The same goes for the butter, any kind of butter will work! I used salted butter for a little extra flavor, though unsalted butter works just as good. And if you’d like to make these vegan or dairy-free, simply use vegan butter instead.

Chef’s Tips

While peeling potatoes can be a bit time consuming, I highly recommend you do not skip this step when making these stewed potatoes! Potato skins will take away from that incredible creamy texture we’re after in this recipe.
Do not cover your pot at any point in the cooking process. We start by covering the potatoes in water which will eventually need to be cooked down to create a thicker base for these stewed potatoes. By cooking the potatoes uncovered, you will allow some liquid to evaporate eventually creating that perfect consistency!
Feel free to boil the potatoes in the last step as much or as little as you want. The less time you spend boiling towards the end of cooked, the thinner your stewed potatoes will be. Therefore, the more time you spend boiling at the end, the thicker they will be! This is entirely personal preference, though I found it took just 10 minutes to achieve my desired consistency.

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!

two bowls of stewed potatoes with green onion and black pepper.

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Stewed Potatoes

These stewed potatoes are delightfully creamy and require just four ingredients to make! This savory side dish comes together in just a few simple steps.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy potato recipe, fewer than 5 ingredients, simple side dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Large pot

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, see Notes
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Place potatoes, butter, salt and black pepper in a large pot then fill with just enough water to cover potatoes.
Bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle boil and cook until potatoes are soft or pierced easily with a fork, about 20-30 minutes.
Bring heat back up to a boil and stir often until liquid has reduced and potatoes have broken down to your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

Notes

Potatoes: I used Yukon gold potatoes and had great results, though feel free to use whatever kind of white potato you’d like.

Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one serving of stewed potatoes made with gold potatoes and unsalted butter. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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May 4, 2021 Air Fryer

Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen chicken breast in the air fryer will be your new favorite hack! Frozen chicken breast is thawed and fully cooked in no-time using this air fryer method.

Close-up image of sliced chicken breast.

What Makes This Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer Recipe So Good

You can add this chicken to whatever dish you’d like! We kept the seasoning simple and light, making this a versatile addition to any meal.
It totally eliminates the time and energy it takes to defrost frozen chicken! This method does everything from defrost to fully cook the chicken in three easy steps.
You can customize this recipe however you’d like! Add garlic powder and smoked paprika for Mexican-inspired chicken or dried oregano and lemon juice for Mediterranean-inspired chicken. There really is no wrong way to season this recipe, so have fun with it!

Key Ingredients for Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer

Frozen Chicken Breast – This method eliminates the dreaded task of having to defrost that frozen chicken breast that’s been sitting in your freezer! Simply remove it from the package then place it straight into the air fryer basket.

Olive Oil – Really any cooking oil will work in this recipe! If you’re looking to make this recipe even easier, then use spray cooking oil and simply give the chicken a quick spritz of oil before cooking.

Chef’s Tips

It’s important to remember that not all air fryers are created equal. When you pause to flip the chicken breast halfway through cooking, evaluate how quickly it’s cooked and adjust the total cook time as needed.
Allow the cooked chicken to sit for at least 5 minutes before slicing. If you go straight into slicing the chicken as soon as you remove it from the air fryer, all of its delicious juices will pour out – resulting in less flavorful chicken.
Store this chicken in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days. You can then reheat it in your air fryer set to 360° Fahrenheit for 5 minutes or until warm throughout!

What Do We Mean By Healthy?

Sliced chicken breast arranged on a plate with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.

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Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen chicken breast in the air fryer will be your new favorite hack! Frozen chicken breast is thawed and fully cooked in no-time using this air fryer method.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cooking hack, four ingredients, meal prep

Servings: servings

Calories: 277kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound frozen chicken breast
1 teaspoon olive oil see Notes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 360° Fahrenheit.
Place chicken breast in air fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.
Cook for 35 minutes, pausing to flip chicken halfway through.

Notes

Olive Oil: You can use any kind of cooking oil you’d like in this recipe.

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

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April 29, 2021 Easy

Garlic Butter Parsley Potatoes

These rich, garlic butter parsley potatoes are just incredible! Baby potatoes flavored with garlic and specks of parsley make the most delicious side. Naturally vegetarian, but with a vegan option, too!

What Makes These Garlic Butter Parsley Potatoes So Good

Creamy and perfectly seasoned, these garlic butter potatoes are a serious upgrade to your usual potato salad.
These potatoes are a fabulous side with steak, bratwursts and sauerkraut, meatloaf, and other hearty dinners.
They require just five ingredients! Potatoes, butter, garlic, parsley, and a dash of salt is all you’ll need to throw together this tasty side dish.

Key Ingredients for Garlic Butter Parsley Potatoes

Baby Potatoes – Either red or yellow baby potatoes will work! This particular type of potato holds its shape after cooking, making it great for this recipe. Baby potatoes are also incredibly buttery and creamy on their own.

Garlic – Three cloves of minced garlic in this recipe contribute a ton of flavor. This entire recipe is very simple, allowing each ingredient to shine through. If you’re garlic-obsessed, then feel free to add an extra clove to this recipe.

Parsley – Fresh parsley brightens up this savory side dish. Remove parsley leaves from their stem and chop into small pieces before using in this garlic butter parsley potatoes recipe. You can even chop some extra fresh parsley for sprinkling on top of your finished dish!

Chef’s Tips

To make these potatoes vegan, then sub out the butter for a vegan, plant-based butter.
Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes after boiling and draining before adding back into the pan with the other ingredients – this will help them hold their shape!
The potatoes are tender when a fork inserted through the center of one slices through easily. If you cannot easily puncture the potatoes, then they are not done cooking and need to be left to boil for a few more minutes.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Garlic butter parsley potatoes in a serving dish with a wooden spoon.

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Garlic Butter Parsley Potatoes

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy side, vegetables, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 211kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Medium saucepan

Ingredients

1 ½-2 pounds baby potatoes cut into half
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons salted butter sliced
¼ cup parsley chopped
black pepper
3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Fill with water 2 inches above potatoes.
Bring water to boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and reduce heat to simmer water. Cook about 20 minutes or until tender.
Drain. Add potatoes back to pan. Add garlic, butter, and parsley. Stir with wooden spoon, slightly mashing potatoes. Mix thoroughly. Remove and serve.

Notes

Vegan: Sub butter with vegan butter.

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one serving out of 4. Macros may vary slightly based on specific brands or types of ingredients used.

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

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April 22, 2021 Air Fryer

Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer

This frozen shrimp in the air fryer is the quickest and easiest method to cooking frozen shrimp! Simply toss frozen shrimp straight into your air fryer, cook, and then it’s ready to eat. Enjoy this shrimp in whatever recipe you’d like, or simply on its own!

Close up image of a pile of cooked shrimp.

What Makes This Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer Recipe So Good

It’s ridiculously simple! Three ingredients and 10 minutes is all you’ll need to both defrost and fully cook your shrimp.
You can use it in a variety of different ways! Add this shrimp to your favorite pasta recipe, on top of a salad, or serve it with some cocktail sauce for an easy appetizer.
It completely removes the long and sometimes complicated step of having to defrost frozen shrimp before cooking with it. This frozen shrimp in the air fryer will be ready to eat before you have time to set the table!

Key Ingredients for Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer

Frozen Shrimp – Either raw or cooked frozen shrimp will work, just follow the recommended cook times in the recipe below! Use whatever size, shell-on, shell-off, etc. shrimp you’d like.

Spray Cooking Oil – I used avocado oil spray on my frozen shrimp, though any spray cooking oil will work in this recipe. You will also only need just a quick spritz of oil for this frozen shrimp.

Chef’s Tips

When you pause the air fryer to flip the shrimp halfway through, you don’t actually have to flip each individual shrimp – you can really just give the whole basket a quick shake. The point of flipping the shrimp is to make sure every shrimp is evenly cooked on each side, so a simple toss of the shrimp will do.
It’s important to remember that not all air fryers are created equal. Therefore, keep an eye on how quickly, or maybe slowly, your shrimp is cooking and adjust the cook time as needed!
Use as much or as little salt and pepper as you’d like! You can even get creative with this recipe and add whatever seasoning you’d like to this shrimp.

What Do We Mean By Healthy?

Close-up image of cooked shrimp with a lemon wedge.

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Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer

This frozen shrimp in the air fryer is the quickest and easiest method to cooking frozen shrimp! Simply toss frozen shrimp straight into your air fryer, cook, and then it's ready to eat. Enjoy this frozen shrimp in the air fryer in whatever recipe you'd like, or simply on its own!

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Basics

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 ingredients, easy recipe, quick recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 113kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound frozen shrimp raw or cooked
spray cooking oil see Notes
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For raw shrimp:

Add frozen shrimp to air fryer basket, evenly coat with spray cooking oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Cook at 400° Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, pausing to flip shrimp halfway through.

For cooked shrimp:

Add frozen shrimp to air fryer basket, evenly coat with spray cooking oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Cook at 400° Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, pausing to flip shrimp halfway through.

Notes

Spray Cooking Oil: Any spray cooking oil will work in this recipe, I used avocado oil spray and had amazing results!

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one serving of shrimp. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients used.

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April 1, 2021 Dairy-Free

Steamed Cauliflower

Steamed cauliflower is an easy way to get perfectly tender cauliflower florets in no time at all. A drizzle of olive oil and a little herbs and lemon zest take it to another level. Low calorie, low carb, and full of fiber and antioxidants.

What Makes This Steamed Cauliflower So Good

A drizzle of olive oil and a little salt, fresh herbs, and lemon zest take this cauliflower from bland to delectable in no time at all.
Cauliflower is naturally low calorie, low in carbs, and high in fiber, which is great if you’re following a specifically low carb or ketogenic way of eating, or if you’re just watching what you eat in general!
It’s super easy to make, which is great for busy nights when you don’t really feel like cooking, or busy meal prep days when you have a lot on your plate (literally!)
Speaking of meal prep, you can refrigerate steamed cauliflower in an airtight container up to 5 days, so it’s a great make-ahead option!

Steamed Cauliflower

Key Ingredients for Steamed Cauliflower

Cauliflower – This not-too-distant cousin of cabbage and broccoli is full of fiber and antioxidants that your body will love. It’s blown up in popularity in the last few years because it’s a great, carb-friendly alternative to starchy foods like potatoes and rice. You’ve probably heard of cauliflower rice, mashed cauliflower, or even cauliflower pizza crust. Does cauliflower taste like rice or potatoes? Not really, no. But for a lot of people, it’s a workable alternative!

Olive Oil – Olive oil compliments the natural flavor of the cauliflower, herbs, and lemon zest without detracting or overpowering. Plus it’s a great source of healthy fats, and it’s got a solid amount of antioxidants, too.

Chef’s Tips

Fresh cauliflower will you give you the best flavor and texture! I definitely recommend it here over frozen!
You can use a metal or silicone steaming basket for this recipe.
What’s the best way to cut a head of cauliflower into florets? Easy! Remove the leaves from the head, then cut around the large stem to remove it. The cauliflower will break apart, and from there you can keep breaking or cutting it into smaller florets. Cut off any large stems from the florets
For a twist, stop after step 4 of this recipe and use your steamed cauliflower to make our Cauliflower Chips.
Looking for a hands-off way to steam cauliflower? Check out our post on Instant Pot Cauliflower.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Olive oil poured onto a bowl of steamed cauliflower

More Basics You’ll Be Glad You Know

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Steamed Cauliflower

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Basics, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, low carb

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Equipment

Saucepan
Steamer basket
Fork
Large bowl

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower
½ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3-4 tablespoons fresh herbs chopped, optional
1 teaspoon lemon zest optional

Instructions

Chop cauliflower into florets.
Add water to saucepan, then place steamer basket in saucepan and bring water to boil over high heat. Note: The surface of the water should be just under the bottom of your steamer basket.
Once water starts boiling, add cauliflower to steamer basket. Reduce heat to medium.
Steam 10 minutes or until tender and can be easily pierced with fork.
Remove cauliflower from steamer basket and transfer to large bowl. Drizzle olive oil onto cauliflower, then add salt, herbs, and lemon zest. Toss to coat, then serve.

Notes

We used fresh parsley for the herbs this time around, but you can use any herbs you like, or skip them altogether!
Cook times will vary slightly based on the size and thickness of your florets, and how fresh your cauliflower is. The fork method is the best test of tenderness.

Recipe yields approximately 2 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one serving of chicken cordon bleu casserole. 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 recipe when finished. Divide the total weight (not including the weight of the container the sauce is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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