Scalloped potatoes are traditionally made with plenty of heavy cream and cheese, which add rich flavor—and a huge amount of unhealthy saturated fat. But you can save calories and slash the fat by swapping out the cream for fat-free milk and by using less cheese. The result is still a richly satisfying side dish, but […]
This delicious, healthy side dish is impressive enough to serve at the holidays but easy enough to make anytime. It provides an irresistible mix of flavors and textures, thanks to the crunchy pecans and sweet cranberries. Butternut squash is a rich source of carbohydrates and an ideal choice the night before a long run. Instructions
As you’ll find with this hearty side dish, toasting quinoa in a saucepan before simmering it in water brings out its nutty flavor. The high-protein whole grain is also a good source of fiber, providing 5 grams per cooked cup. For an even more colorful dish (and an antioxidant boost), use rainbow Swiss chard, which
Brussels sprouts, like their larger cousin the cabbage, contain sulforaphane, a compound that inhibits the DNA damage that is linked to cancer. Packed with vitamins C and K, Brussels sprouts can also help lower levels of harmful LDL (or so-called “bad cholesterol”). Frozen sprouts are a quick and convenient option for this recipe just be
One of the many highlights of summer is the variety and bounty of fresh vegetables that flood local farmers’ markets. This recipe puts all those vitamin- and flavor-packed vegetables to good use in a delicious casserole created by Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor. Don’t feel restricted to the vegetables mentioned here use whatever tempts you
For a nonvegan version, he eats it with a fried or poached egg or 1 tablespoon of goat cheese. For a nonvegetarian version, he adds tuna and arugula. The recipe makes plenty, so store extra in the fridge to eat throughout the week. Instructions : Dr Megan JustinI’m Dr. Megan Justin With a degree in
Opting for brown rice over white makes this dish a nutritional knockout. While the two contain an identical amount of carbs, brown rice contains four times as much insoluble fiber and magnesium. A deficit in the latter can hinder endurance. This whole grain meal gets plenty of staying power from the protein in tofu and
Tracking keto macros on a daily basis can be time-consuming so we focused on developing delicious, no-fuss recipes like this one that save you time in the kitchen instead. This dish makes the most of summer squash and zucchini—two vegetables that can overrun your garden, leaving you at a loss for what to do with
Romaine is the Caesar salad green of choice but we wanted a heartier leaf that would give us more nutrients per carb, so important for the keto diet where every carb counts. Kale, with its pungent earthiness, was our natural choice: it’s nutrient-dense, and it paired beautifully with the tangy Caesar dressing—perhaps even better than
Collard greens belong to the cabbage and kale family and share their heartiness and complex flavor. Packed with phytonutrients and vitamins, collards are the perfect keto vegetable. Our blanch-and sauté recipe quickly yields the same tender results as long braising. Stemming the greens was a necessary first step, and blanching the leaves in salted water
