Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon is a simple recipe with tons of flavor. The salmon cooks up so moist in just 3 minutes on the "steam" setting. Serve with a side of steamed broccoli for a super delicious low carb meal. This was my first time cooking salmon in the Instant Pot, but it won't be my last. It cooks perfectly and so much flavor is infused into the salmon. It only takes a few minutes to prep this Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon. Add 3/4 cup of water to the bottom of the ...
Lemon Butter Broccoli
Lemon Butter Broccoli is an easy to make healthy side with a buttery fresh flavor. This low carb broccoli goes perfectly with chicken, beef, pork, or fish. The lemon really helps give it a bright, fresh taste. And the butter? We all know butter makes everything delicious. If you're looking to make this Lemon Butter Broccoli even healthier, try subbing coconut oil for the butter. To make Lemon Butter Broccoli, bring about an inch of water to a boil in a pot. Add a ...
Light Chicken Salad
Light Chicken Salad is wonderfully creamy but is light on the mayonnaise for a healthy, slimmed down version of traditional southern chicken salad. For a low carb meal, serve on a bed of lettuce or with sliced cucumbers and red bell pepper. To keep it super creamy without adding tons of fat and calories, I use a mixture of cottage cheese and mayonnaise. They get processed in a food processor to get rid of the lumps in the cottage cheese. The result is a smooth and creamy blend ...
Baked Zucchini Fries
Baked Zucchini Fries have a crispy Panko crumb and Parmesan cheese coating. For extra flavor, they're seasoned with a little Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Serve them with some marinara sauce for a healthy appetizer. I'm a sucker for fried foods, but my waistline can no longer deal with the fat and calories. So I love to make "fried" foods in the oven or Air Fryer. With these Baked Zucchini Fries, you get all the flavor of Deep Fried Zucchini sticks, but they are much lighter and ...
Skinny Deviled Eggs
Skinny Deviled Eggs are a healthy snack or appetizer and are so creamy and good. These deviled eggs have a secret ingredient which makes them healthier and higher in protein-- cottage cheese. They are lower in calories and fat than regular deviled eggs. When you are looking for a low carb snack, you can't beat these Skinny Deviled Eggs. Cottage cheese is a wonderful sub for mayonnaise. You still get the creaminess, but not all the fat and calories. There is still a little light ...
Easy Skillet Turnip Greens
Easy Skillet Turnip Greens with onion and garlic are delicious served with chicken or pork. They make a quick and easy vegetarian southern side dish. Typically southern greens are slow cooked, but pan-frying them in a skillet with just a touch of oil is a quick and easy way to get them on the table. Only about 15 minutes are needed to make these Easy Skillet Turnip Greens. Turnip Greens make a wonderfully healthy side dish. They are low in calories, high in Vitamin A and C and have a ...
Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs
Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs are coated in a simple sweet and tangy marinade and then baked. They are super juicy with tons of flavor. Serve with a side of green beans for an easy and healthy low carb dinner. Eating lots of protein is key to staying full. I get a little tired of chicken breasts and find chicken thighs are a nice change-up. Chicken thighs have a high fat content which keeps them wonderfully juicy. No additional fat is added to these Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs ...
Mojito Watermelon
These Mojito Watermelon Wedges make such a healthy and refreshing summer snack or party appetizer. Watermelon is cut into wedges and drizzled with a mixture of lime juice, rum, sugar, and chopped fresh mint. Watermelon is perhaps my favorite thing about summer. When it comes to healthy eating, you can't beat watermelon as a summer snack. July is National Watermelon Month and while plain watermelon is super delicious, this Mojito Watermelon is even more delicious and it just ...
Sriracha Honey Roasted Broccoli
Sriracha Honey Roasted Broccoli is both sweet and spicy and makes an easy, healthy side dish. Roasting broccoli is my favorite way to cook broccoli and the combination of the sweetness from the honey and the spice from the sriracha is magical. There's also a good bit of soy sauce for a nice saltiness. Broccoli doesn't get any more delicious than this. This easy side can be ready in only 15 minutes! Just mix some soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, sriracha sauce, garlic ...
Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute
Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute is a simple and delicious summer side highlighting two of the seasons most delicious vegetables. Just a few basic ingredients are needed to make this recipe. The corn and zucchini are cooked in a browned butter and this is the key to the flavor. Nothing is more delicious than browned butter. For me, summer is the easiest season to eat healthy and really load up on fresh vegetables. I love summer zucchini and corn and could eat them everyday. Besides the ...