healthy alternatives Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:15:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Cook Healthy Versions of Your Favorite Meals https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-cook-healthy-versions-of-your-favorite-meals/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:16:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19111 Do you feel guilty about digging into your favorite meals when you’re trying to keep healthy? If so, don’t stress, as there are plenty of ways that you can remain healthy yet enjoy yourself simultaneously. Here is how you can cook healthy versions of some of your favorite meals. Pizza Add an arugula-based pesto to […]

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]]> Do you feel guilty about digging into your favorite meals when you’re trying to keep healthy? If so, don’t stress, as there are plenty of ways that you can remain healthy yet enjoy yourself simultaneously. Here is how you can cook healthy versions of some of your favorite meals.

Pizza

Add an arugula-based pesto to your pizza to get some extra nutrients in. Also, consider using a whole-wheat pizza base for a more nourishing meal.

Chili

This recipe proves that you don’t need to add meat to your chile in order to for it to be delicious. Add navy beans and brown lentils to the mix for a satisfying yet healthy dish.

Spinach and Artichoke Macaroni and Cheese

By simply adding some veggies like spinach and artichoke, you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite cheesy mac and cheese while also getting plenty of nutrients.

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]]> Cauliflower Fried Rice is the Healthier Version of Chinese Take-Out https://falafelandcaviar.com/cauliflower-fried-rice-is-the-healthier-version-of-chinese-take-out/ Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:18:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17039 As far as healthy food goes, Chinese cuisine doesn’t rank too highly. The rice and noodle dishes may be delicious, but they’re often laden with oil and soy sauce which should be consumed in small amounts. Want to know a way around this without skipping out on your craving? Make it yourself! We’ve used cauliflower […]

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]]> As far as healthy food goes, Chinese cuisine doesn’t rank too highly. The rice and noodle dishes may be delicious, but they’re often laden with oil and soy sauce which should be consumed in small amounts. Want to know a way around this without skipping out on your craving? Make it yourself! We’ve used cauliflower rice in this recipe to give it an extra dose of veggies.

Ingredients:

  • 2-pound cauliflower head (or 2 x pounds “ready to cook” cauliflower rice)
  • 5 scallions, chopped with light and green parts separated
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cashews or peanuts (optional)
  • 2 eggs, beaten 
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt

Instructions:

  1. Grate the cauliflower in a food processor or using the large holes of a hand-held grater. (Skip this step if using “ready to cook” cauliflower rice.)
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the eggs and a pinch of salt and scramble until the eggs are cooked. Transfer to a small plate and set aside. Wipe the pan clean.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and set over medium heat. Add the light scallions, garlic, and ginger and cook for 3-4 minutes (stirring often) until softened but not browned. Add the grated cauliflower, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Add the peas and carrots and continue cooking until the cauliflower rice is tender-crisp and the vegetables are warmed through. Stir in the rice vinegar, sesame oil, dark green scallions, nuts, and eggs. Serve hot.

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]]> The Healthiest Alternatives to Salad Dressing https://falafelandcaviar.com/the-healthiest-alternatives-to-salad-dressing/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:31:58 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13281 Salads are supposed to be healthy right? Well, they definitely can be, but it’s easy to make them unhealthy by drowning them in salad dressing. These dressings have tons of sodium, sugar, and ingredients you probably can’t pronounce. The good news is you can still eat delicious salads by switching out dressings with these alternatives. […]

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]]> Salads are supposed to be healthy right? Well, they definitely can be, but it’s easy to make them unhealthy by drowning them in salad dressing. These dressings have tons of sodium, sugar, and ingredients you probably can’t pronounce. The good news is you can still eat delicious salads by switching out dressings with these alternatives.

Hummus

Like we need an excuse to eat hummus. But, just in case you do, this chickpea-based condiment provides protein and healthy carbohydrates.

Tahini

Another Mediterranean-inspired ingredient, this paste is made from ground sesame seeds and it adds the same creaminess you’re used to from salad dressings.

Avocado

Avocados have been used as alternatives to butter in many recipes because of the rich flavor. You can add a bit of lemon if you’d like, but all you have to do is cut up your avocado and toss it with your salad to make sure the avocado is all over the leaves. Yum!

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Oil and Vinegar

In our option, there’s nothing tastier than extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Not only is it low in calories, but the combination is also savory and slightly sweet which pairs well with many different types of salads.

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]]> You Can Have the Flavor of Apple Pie in So Many Healthier Ways! https://falafelandcaviar.com/you-can-have-the-flavor-of-apple-pie-in-so-many-healthier-ways/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:34:09 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=11248 With fall approaching, it’s hard to stave off the craving for pie. But, now you don’t have to! These two recipe ideas will give you that warm, comforting feeling of pie without all the butter. Oatmeal Oatmeal is always a great blank canvass for yummy flavors, especially apple pie! Eating oatmeal in the morning is […]

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]]> With fall approaching, it’s hard to stave off the craving for pie. But, now you don’t have to! These two recipe ideas will give you that warm, comforting feeling of pie without all the butter.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is always a great blank canvass for yummy flavors, especially apple pie! Eating oatmeal in the morning is especially good for you because the oats expand in your stomach, making you feel fuller for longer, and adding cinnamon to them is a wonderful way to boost your metabolism. All you have to do is cook your oats like normal, but after you add the liquid, put in a teaspoon of cinnamon, some diced apples, and a pinch of nutmeg. This will let the apples cook slightly and give you that apple pie feeling every morning!

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Apple Pie Porridge 🍁⁣ First day of fall and it’s only fitting to make an apple pie porridge for breakfast! This dish gives you that full pie feeling, without the added calories!⁣ ⁣ Ingredients:⁣ Porridge:⁣ 1/3 cup of rolled oats⁣ 1 cup oat milk⁣ 1 tbsp maple syrup⁣ Pinch of nutmeg ⁣ 1/2 tsp cinnamon⁣ Pinch of Himalayan sea salt⁣ Optional extras: flaxseed meal, chia seeds⁣ ⁣ Apple Filling:⁣ 1 apple⁣ 1 tbsp apple purée⁣ 1 tbsp water⁣ 1/2 tsp cinnamon⁣ Pinch of nutmeg⁣ 1 tsp maple syrup ⁣ ⁣ Caramel:⁣ 1 tsp instant coffee⁣ 1/2 tbsp coconut oil⁣ 1/2 tbsp cashew butter⁣ 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste⁣ 1 tsp maca ⁣ 2 tbsp maple syrup⁣ Pinch Himalayan sea salt⁣ ⁣ Crust:⁣ 2 tbsp desiccated coconut⁣ 1/2 cup oat flour⁣ 2 tbsp coconut oil⁣ 2 tbsp maple syrup ⁣ Handful of pecans⁣ Sprinkle salt⁣ ⁣ Method:⁣ Firstly make the crust by mixing the dry and wet ingredients together and bake in the oven on 180C. ⁣ ⁣ Then make the apple pie filling. Chop up the apples with skin left on (my preference). Cook in a pan on a low/medium heat with added ingredients, then set aside. ⁣ ⁣ Make caramel sauce, in a small dish add 1 tsp of instant coffee with 2 tsp boiling water and mix. In another dish melt the coconut oil and add all the other caramel ingredients. Add only a 1/2 tsp of the pre-made instant coffee to the mix. Set aside. ⁣ ⁣ Add 1/3 cup of rolled oats, add other ingredients, 1/2 cup of oat milk, then add the other 1/2 after it’s cooked in. Cook for a min of 30 mins, add water if the oats start to form within that time, so the oats remain soft.⁣ ⁣ Top the oats with the other ingredients and some kefir yoghurt and drizzle with caramel sauce.

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Baked Apples

Baked apples are a great way not only to get your apple a day but to make them even sweeter and yummier naturally! All you have to do is core your apple, put it on a baking sheet, and bake at 400 F until it’s nice a soft. Sprinkle over some cinnamon and a bit of honey if you want to amp up the sweetness and you have the perfect snack or dessert!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> healthy alternatives Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:15:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Cook Healthy Versions of Your Favorite Meals https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-cook-healthy-versions-of-your-favorite-meals/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:16:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19111 Do you feel guilty about digging into your favorite meals when you’re trying to keep healthy? If so, don’t stress, as there are plenty of ways that you can remain healthy yet enjoy yourself simultaneously. Here is how you can cook healthy versions of some of your favorite meals. Pizza Add an arugula-based pesto to […]

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]]> Do you feel guilty about digging into your favorite meals when you’re trying to keep healthy? If so, don’t stress, as there are plenty of ways that you can remain healthy yet enjoy yourself simultaneously. Here is how you can cook healthy versions of some of your favorite meals.

Pizza

Add an arugula-based pesto to your pizza to get some extra nutrients in. Also, consider using a whole-wheat pizza base for a more nourishing meal.

Chili

This recipe proves that you don’t need to add meat to your chile in order to for it to be delicious. Add navy beans and brown lentils to the mix for a satisfying yet healthy dish.

Spinach and Artichoke Macaroni and Cheese

By simply adding some veggies like spinach and artichoke, you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite cheesy mac and cheese while also getting plenty of nutrients.

The post How to Cook Healthy Versions of Your Favorite Meals appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> Cauliflower Fried Rice is the Healthier Version of Chinese Take-Out https://falafelandcaviar.com/cauliflower-fried-rice-is-the-healthier-version-of-chinese-take-out/ Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:18:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17039 As far as healthy food goes, Chinese cuisine doesn’t rank too highly. The rice and noodle dishes may be delicious, but they’re often laden with oil and soy sauce which should be consumed in small amounts. Want to know a way around this without skipping out on your craving? Make it yourself! We’ve used cauliflower […]

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]]> As far as healthy food goes, Chinese cuisine doesn’t rank too highly. The rice and noodle dishes may be delicious, but they’re often laden with oil and soy sauce which should be consumed in small amounts. Want to know a way around this without skipping out on your craving? Make it yourself! We’ve used cauliflower rice in this recipe to give it an extra dose of veggies.

Ingredients:

  • 2-pound cauliflower head (or 2 x pounds “ready to cook” cauliflower rice)
  • 5 scallions, chopped with light and green parts separated
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cashews or peanuts (optional)
  • 2 eggs, beaten 
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt

Instructions:

  1. Grate the cauliflower in a food processor or using the large holes of a hand-held grater. (Skip this step if using “ready to cook” cauliflower rice.)
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the eggs and a pinch of salt and scramble until the eggs are cooked. Transfer to a small plate and set aside. Wipe the pan clean.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and set over medium heat. Add the light scallions, garlic, and ginger and cook for 3-4 minutes (stirring often) until softened but not browned. Add the grated cauliflower, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Add the peas and carrots and continue cooking until the cauliflower rice is tender-crisp and the vegetables are warmed through. Stir in the rice vinegar, sesame oil, dark green scallions, nuts, and eggs. Serve hot.

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]]> The Healthiest Alternatives to Salad Dressing https://falafelandcaviar.com/the-healthiest-alternatives-to-salad-dressing/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:31:58 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13281 Salads are supposed to be healthy right? Well, they definitely can be, but it’s easy to make them unhealthy by drowning them in salad dressing. These dressings have tons of sodium, sugar, and ingredients you probably can’t pronounce. The good news is you can still eat delicious salads by switching out dressings with these alternatives. […]

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]]> Salads are supposed to be healthy right? Well, they definitely can be, but it’s easy to make them unhealthy by drowning them in salad dressing. These dressings have tons of sodium, sugar, and ingredients you probably can’t pronounce. The good news is you can still eat delicious salads by switching out dressings with these alternatives.

Hummus

Like we need an excuse to eat hummus. But, just in case you do, this chickpea-based condiment provides protein and healthy carbohydrates.

Tahini

Another Mediterranean-inspired ingredient, this paste is made from ground sesame seeds and it adds the same creaminess you’re used to from salad dressings.

Avocado

Avocados have been used as alternatives to butter in many recipes because of the rich flavor. You can add a bit of lemon if you’d like, but all you have to do is cut up your avocado and toss it with your salad to make sure the avocado is all over the leaves. Yum!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6f5IkCABbZ/

Oil and Vinegar

In our option, there’s nothing tastier than extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Not only is it low in calories, but the combination is also savory and slightly sweet which pairs well with many different types of salads.

The post The Healthiest Alternatives to Salad Dressing appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> You Can Have the Flavor of Apple Pie in So Many Healthier Ways! https://falafelandcaviar.com/you-can-have-the-flavor-of-apple-pie-in-so-many-healthier-ways/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:34:09 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=11248 With fall approaching, it’s hard to stave off the craving for pie. But, now you don’t have to! These two recipe ideas will give you that warm, comforting feeling of pie without all the butter. Oatmeal Oatmeal is always a great blank canvass for yummy flavors, especially apple pie! Eating oatmeal in the morning is […]

The post You Can Have the Flavor of Apple Pie in So Many Healthier Ways! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> With fall approaching, it’s hard to stave off the craving for pie. But, now you don’t have to! These two recipe ideas will give you that warm, comforting feeling of pie without all the butter.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is always a great blank canvass for yummy flavors, especially apple pie! Eating oatmeal in the morning is especially good for you because the oats expand in your stomach, making you feel fuller for longer, and adding cinnamon to them is a wonderful way to boost your metabolism. All you have to do is cook your oats like normal, but after you add the liquid, put in a teaspoon of cinnamon, some diced apples, and a pinch of nutmeg. This will let the apples cook slightly and give you that apple pie feeling every morning!

View this post on Instagram

Apple Pie Porridge 🍁⁣ First day of fall and it’s only fitting to make an apple pie porridge for breakfast! This dish gives you that full pie feeling, without the added calories!⁣ ⁣ Ingredients:⁣ Porridge:⁣ 1/3 cup of rolled oats⁣ 1 cup oat milk⁣ 1 tbsp maple syrup⁣ Pinch of nutmeg ⁣ 1/2 tsp cinnamon⁣ Pinch of Himalayan sea salt⁣ Optional extras: flaxseed meal, chia seeds⁣ ⁣ Apple Filling:⁣ 1 apple⁣ 1 tbsp apple purée⁣ 1 tbsp water⁣ 1/2 tsp cinnamon⁣ Pinch of nutmeg⁣ 1 tsp maple syrup ⁣ ⁣ Caramel:⁣ 1 tsp instant coffee⁣ 1/2 tbsp coconut oil⁣ 1/2 tbsp cashew butter⁣ 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste⁣ 1 tsp maca ⁣ 2 tbsp maple syrup⁣ Pinch Himalayan sea salt⁣ ⁣ Crust:⁣ 2 tbsp desiccated coconut⁣ 1/2 cup oat flour⁣ 2 tbsp coconut oil⁣ 2 tbsp maple syrup ⁣ Handful of pecans⁣ Sprinkle salt⁣ ⁣ Method:⁣ Firstly make the crust by mixing the dry and wet ingredients together and bake in the oven on 180C. ⁣ ⁣ Then make the apple pie filling. Chop up the apples with skin left on (my preference). Cook in a pan on a low/medium heat with added ingredients, then set aside. ⁣ ⁣ Make caramel sauce, in a small dish add 1 tsp of instant coffee with 2 tsp boiling water and mix. In another dish melt the coconut oil and add all the other caramel ingredients. Add only a 1/2 tsp of the pre-made instant coffee to the mix. Set aside. ⁣ ⁣ Add 1/3 cup of rolled oats, add other ingredients, 1/2 cup of oat milk, then add the other 1/2 after it’s cooked in. Cook for a min of 30 mins, add water if the oats start to form within that time, so the oats remain soft.⁣ ⁣ Top the oats with the other ingredients and some kefir yoghurt and drizzle with caramel sauce.

A post shared by Emily Gough (@emilygracefood) on

Baked Apples

Baked apples are a great way not only to get your apple a day but to make them even sweeter and yummier naturally! All you have to do is core your apple, put it on a baking sheet, and bake at 400 F until it’s nice a soft. Sprinkle over some cinnamon and a bit of honey if you want to amp up the sweetness and you have the perfect snack or dessert!

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