3 Healthy Recipes That Actually Taste Great
And these happen to be easy gluten-free!
I am taking a bit of a different turn here, but I believe that cooking healthy and delicious meals is still relevant to maintaining health and wellness. So here are three recipes that are the perfect example that you can eat healthily and enjoy the taste of your food. Their purpose is to show you that there is a way, and it is super simple. No more excuses that you can't cook, me either, but it is not rocket science.
Pork Steak with Vegetables
I could come up with a fancy name for it. I can call it a keto meal or something. But in fact, this is a regular meal that anyone can do at any time for a maximum of 30 minutes. If you like, you can cook it in bulk and have another ready meal to consume.
Why can anyone do it? Because there is no exact recipe for it. There are no measurements, no specific products. The beauty of it is that it is very customizable.
You don't like asparagus, OK, then not asparagus; you like mushrooms, OK then you add mushrooms. You choose what to add, really. In my case, I add whatever I have and like.
You can add whatever spices you like and even cook the steak the way you prefer. Bake it, grill it, you choose.
The goal of this recipe is to teach you that:
1. You can create a meal with your imagination.
2. If you know yourself and have more understanding of food, you can make it healthier than ever.
So, let's see what I came up with.
In terms of vegetables, I managed to find this:
Courgettes/ Zucchini, Onion, Asparagus, Leeks, Canned Sweet corn, and Green peas
I fried all of that with a bit of olive oil.
Along with that, I managed to find a chickpeas pasta. Weird, right? But I liked the nutritional value, and it was the only pasta I could find.
Boiled the pasta for 10 minutes, drained the water, and added to the vegetables.
It looked a bit unfinished somehow, so I added a bit of cooking cream to make it fancier.
That in itself can be a meal. A pretty big one, in fact, so I decided to split it in half and add a steak to it. I had marinated some form the day before. Nothing fancy. Olive oil, garlic, and some seasoning. Quickly fried it on the pan, without oil (the marinate was enough oily already), and voila.
I must admit I was surprised. It was more delicious than I expected. It inspired me to share it with you. But not to show off. It inspired me to share a customizable, simple, healthy, and delicious recipe. You have so many options. Add different pasta, or don't add the pasta at all. Use whatever vegetables you want. Do not add the cream. Change the meat. Use different marinate. You can even buy the meat already marinated. Or not buy any if you don't like it.
In fact, If you prefer something different, here check this lighter option that I built with my girlfriend.
Fancy White Fish With Vegetables And Peanuts
Ingredients:
1 zucchini
1 red pepper
1 big potato
Handful of peanuts
2 cod fillets
Vegetables
Peel and chop the potato into small pieces. Throw them in a preheated pan with a bit of olive oil.
Chop the red paper into similar pieces and add to the pan.
Shred the zucchini and add to the mix.
Crumb the peanut and add to the mix.
Add olive oil if needed. Lower the heat and stir from time to time, ensuring it doesn't stick to the pan.
If you use salted peanuts, I recommend not adding any additional salt. Seasoning of taste is enough.
Fish
Preheat a pan and add some olive oil.
Spread flour and a bit of salt in a shallow dish.
Roll the fish around the flour until it is fully coated.
Fry in the pan for 3 minutes on both sides. Time for cooking depends on your preference and the size of the fish you have.
Serve on a plate on top of the vegetables.
Add few drops of lemon juice if you fancy, and voila.
The beauty of this recipe is that it can be customized. You can use different vegetables. You can change the quantity. You can use other nuts or not use them at all. Or it may be a different fish. Why white fish? Why not salmon, for instance. It is entirely up to you.
Of course, at the end f the meal, a common practice is to enjoy something sweet. But usually, it is forbidden to most diets. Don't worry! I got you covered.
My brother experimented and came across this recipe. I had to share it with you because it is super simple, very delicious, and on top of that, it contains good stuff inside…
Chocolate Avocado Treats
For around 20 small treats, you need:
1 big Avocado
20 g Almonds
1 tsp Vanilla powder or a few drops of liquid
2 tbsp Mascarpone
100 g dark chocolate (70% or more)
Coconut flakes (optional)
Calories: 1257 / Protein: 16.8 g / Carbohydrates: 49.7 g / Fats: 111 g / Fibers: 26.4 g
1) Add the peeled avocado, almonds, mascarpone, and vanilla into a blender and mix until a homogeneous mixture.
2) Melt the chocolate in your preferred way (the best would be using a bowl and hot water) and add to the mixture. Blend until it is thoroughly mixed.
3) Spread the mixture onto a dish on a thin layer. Cover with a stretch foil (cling film) and set for 2 hours in the fridge.
4) After the mixture is cooled enough, form a desired shape of the treat, and add the coconut flakes (optional).
5) Enjoy.
Consume with pleasure but measure!
The goal is not to teach you how to make fancy meals. The goal is to teach you that it is super easy to live healthily and enjoy the amazing taste.
I hope you try these recipes. Let me know what you think and how you customize them. Share the love.
Bon Appetit!!!
Healthy meals can be delicious, but that only depends on you. They are easy, fast and you can't disagree, that is better than a microwaved pizza.
