f you love the flavor of refried beans but would rather avoid the lard they are typically cooked in, you’ll love this easy, fat-free version made in the Instant Pot. Ingredients 1 cup dried pinto beans (soaked for 8 hours and drained) 3 cups water ½ yellow onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) ½ to ¾ teaspoon fine…
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark with Sea Salt is so easy to make, just 3 ingredients! It makes a great homemade holiday gift! Ingredients 8 ounces Lily’s sugar free dark chocolate baking bar* (from two 4 ounce bars) 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (I used Skippy) a few pinches of coarse sea salt (such as Maldon) Instructions Line a small 9 x…
This warm berry custard called a Flaugnarde, similar to clafoutis, may sound fancy, but you won’t believe how easy it is to whip up! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) 3 large eggs 10 tbsp light agave nectar (or sugar) 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (sifted) 1/8 tsp salt 1 cup 1% milk 2 tsp vanilla extract powdered sugar for dusting baking spray Instructions Preheat the…
This Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl tastes like peanut butter and jelly in a bowl. Packed with protein, it’s the perfect start to your day! Ingredients 1/4 cup almond (oat or milk of your choice) 2/3 cup frozen blueberries (put your blueberries in the freezer!) 2/3 cup sliced strawberries (frozen) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp peanut butter Optional toppings: 1 tablespoon melted peanut butter…
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked long grain rice 4 teaspoon olive oil 1 large chicken or veggie bouillon cube (such as knorrs or maggi) 5 medium scallions (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 medium tomato (diced) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 4 cups water 1 packet Badia Sazon seasoning* (or see my homemade sazon recipe) 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste) Instructions In a medium heavy pot with a tight fitting lid, heat oil on medium heat and saute scallions,…
This classic Salisbury Steak recipe is lightened up, smothered in mushroom gravy and ready in under 30 minutes! Ingredients 1 1/2 tsp oil 3/4 cup onions (minced) 1 lbs 93% lean ground beef 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey 1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten free crumbs) 1 large egg 1 large egg white 2 cups beef broth 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper (to taste) 8 oz sliced mushrooms 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 2 tbsp tomato paste…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are moist, delicious and perfectly spiced! A delicious fall breakfast treat made with canned pumpkin, pumpkin spice and a cream cheese swirl topping. Ingredients 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (King Arthur) 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour (King Arthur) 3/4 cup raw sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 2 tbsp coconut…
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta is the best Brussel sprout recipe! Lightly pan fried until crisp and slightly browned on the edges, it’s my favorite way to cook and eat them! Ingredients 2 oz pancetta (minced) 2 lb brussels sprouts (weight after outer leaves and stems removed) 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic (minced or sliced thin) kosher salt and fresh ground pepper…
Strawberries Romanoff – a quick and easy 3-ingredient dessert, delicious and perfect for any night of the week! Ingredients 16 oz strawberries (washed and cut) 4 oz reduced-fat sour cream (full fat yogurt can also be used) 2 tbsp light or dark brown sugar Instructions Combine sour cream and brown sugar and mix well. Place about five strawberries in each glass and drizzle…
Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread is moist and delicious, made with ripe bananas and roasted strawberries, which brings out the sweetness of the berries. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups strawberries (diced) 3 ripe medium bananas (mashed) 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter (softened) 1/2 cup light brown sugar (not packed) 2 large egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract baking spray Instructions Preheat oven…