Author: By MELISSA D’ARABIAN The Associated Press
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A healthy steak that keeps you firmly in the produce aisle
We finally live in a world where going meatless on Mondays can appeal to even the enthusiastic carnivore. Which is why vegetable “steaks” are becoming increasingly popular. The concept is simple. Cut up thick slices of veggies – often eggplant, portabella mushroom caps, heads of cauliflower – and grill or broil them as you would…
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Crank up the flavor and moisture for a better turkey burger
The turkey burger has become the healthy default of grilling season. And that’s not a bad call. That’s because a 90 percent lean turkey burger (4 ounces) has only about 160 calories yet still offers an impressive 20 grams of protein and only 9 grams of fat. Just don’t be tempted to buy leaner ground…
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Celery root: It’s not pretty, but it’s pretty tasty in slaw
It wasn’t until I lived in France that I fully appreciated how underused celeriac – also called celery root – is here in the U.S. In France, this knobby root cousin of the celery we are more familiar with is used in soups, as a puree and raw in salads, as well as in a…
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Mushrooms on the Super Bowl snack line? Yes, deliciously so
I love mushrooms because they are meaty and satisfying, yet an entire cup has only 15 calories (and 2 grams of protein). Plus, they offer a dose of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. But the real benefit is that the deep flavor of mushrooms will make you forget you are eating something healthy. Looking…