Having crispy fried vegetables makes it easier to get your veggies in, but obviously adding all of that fat and carbs to veggies basically negates any health benefit of eating your vegetables. There’s no better way to combat that craving for something crispy and crunchy than bringing out the Air Fryer! This recipe is soContinue reading “Air Fried Crispy Mixed Veggies with a Tangy Dipping Sauce”
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Quick & Easy Sauteed Spicy Baby Bok Choy
Baby Bok Choy is a type of Chinese Cabbage, and is probably one of my favorite green vegetables because they’re so tender and flavorful. Not to mention super easy and fast to cook when you need to make a last minute side dish! So if you’re out of ideas for new side dishes, or youContinue reading “Quick & Easy Sauteed Spicy Baby Bok Choy”
Oven Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Broccolini
Growing up, I was never a fan of Broccoli. When it was cooked, it always seemed too mushy in texture and had a bitter taste to it. Then I discovered Broccolini, which is basically the long lost cousin of Broccoli. It is much more of a mild and earthy flavor, and no matter which wayContinue reading “Oven Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Broccolini”
Mushroom-Spinach Quinoa Risotto
Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish that’s delicious and creamy. It’s normally made of rice, butter, broth, Parmesan cheese, and loaded with the dreaded carbs. So I decided to swap out some of these classic ingredients to make a dish just as delicious, with half the carbs and fat and double the protein. ThisContinue reading “Mushroom-Spinach Quinoa Risotto”
Air Fried Cauliflower-Zucchini Tots with a Roasted Tomato Aioli Sauce
Tater Tots and Ketchup. Classic guilty pleasure- lots of fat and carbs. So I got to do my favorite thing, and make a guilty pleasure feel less guilty. There’s no better way to replace the carbs and fat than using Cauliflower and an Air Fryer! These Cauliflower-Zucchini Tots are a healthy and delicious spin onContinue reading “Air Fried Cauliflower-Zucchini Tots with a Roasted Tomato Aioli Sauce”
Coconut-Almond Protein Bar
OK so I don’t know about anyone else, but store-bought protein bars SUCK. They taste like chalk and chemicals to me. I hate having to eat them, but I am struggling to find a good protein source for breakfast since after having the bariatric surgery, I no longer can tolerate eggs. Not only did theyContinue reading “Coconut-Almond Protein Bar”
Healthy With a Spoonful of Sugar 