Caramelized sweet potatoes and red onion are the bed for chicken thighs that cook up fast in a very hot oven—perfect for a quick healthy chicken dinner. Serve with a fall salad of mixed greens, sliced apples, and blue cheese.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1½-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
Preparation
Position rack in the lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
Combine mustard, thyme, 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl; spread the mixture evenly on chicken.
Toss sweet potatoes and onion in a bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread the vegetables on it. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables.
Return the pan to the oven and roast, stirring the vegetables once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh registers 165°F, 30 to 35 minutes.
Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.
Nutrition information
Per serving: 408 calories;17 g fat(4 g sat); 5 g fiber; 34 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein; 32 mcg folate; 86 mg cholesterol; 12 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 22,431 IU vitamin A; 26 mg vitamin C; 75 mg calcium; 3 mg iron; 554 mg sodium; 636 mg potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (449% daily value), Vitamin C (43% dv)
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https://www.kawaymigi.com/blogs/news/10-no-added-sugar-snack-ideas-you-can-make-at-home2019-05-25T14:08:00+00:002019-06-07T15:38:15+00:0010 No-Added-Sugar Snack Ideas You Can Make At HomeYahya EH
Note: Even though these are no-added-sugar snacks, we're including both sweet and savory recipes because we know ~snack cravings~ have a mind of their own. 😎
1.Almond Butter Energy Bites With Date & Coconut
Ingredients: 2 cups medjool dates (pits removed); ½ cup roasted almonds; ½ cup almond butter; ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided; pinch of salt.
To make: Combine dates, almonds, almond butter, salt, and ¼ cup of the coconut in a food processor and blend until a sticky dough forms. (If dough is not coming together, add one tablespoon of water and continue blending.) Then wet hands and form dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls, and roll in remaining shredded coconut. Let dry at room temperature for 2 hours before serving. Store in an airtight container.
2.DIY Spiced Popcorn
Ingredients: ¼ cup coconut oil, melted; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ cup nutritional yeast; ½ cup popcorn kernels.
To make: In a small bowl combine chili powder, curry powder, salt, turmeric, and nutritional yeast. Set aside. Place 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and three popcorn kernels in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cover with lid and shake every 15 seconds. When all three kernels pop, the pot is hot enough. Take those three kernels out (so they don't burn), add remaining popcorn kernels, cover with lid, and shake every 15 seconds. Popcorn is done when popping slows to 5 seconds between every pop. Transfer popcorn to bowl, add remaining coconut oil, and toss with spice mixture.
To make: Toss cut jicama, pineapple, and cucumber with chili lime seasoning in ziplock bag, and finish with a squirt of fresh lime.
4.Crispy Jalapeño Chickpeas
Ingredients: 1 can (15.5 oz) of chickpeas; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons minced jalapeño; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro.
To make: Drain, rinse, and pat the chickpeas dry. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron pan. Add the chickpeas, salt, and minced jalapeño. Cook, stirring frequently, until chickpeas are brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with cilantro.
5.Fruit & Nut Box
Ingredients: Any combo of the two! Some favorites: orange slices and almonds; apples and walnuts; blueberries and pistachios.
6.Pita Chips With Greek Yogurt Tzatziki
Ingredients:
Chips: 1 piece of pita bread, cut into 8 wedges; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt, to taste.
Chips: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cut pita with olive oil and kosher salt and spread onto a baking sheet. Cook for 7 minutes until crisp and golden. Let cool. Serve with Greek yogurt tzatziki.
Tzatziki: Grate the cucumber and squeeze in a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Mix with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
7.Greek Yogurt Bark With Mango & Strawberry
Ingredients: 2 cups 2% Greek yogurt; 1 cup diced mango; 5 strawberries, sliced; ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted; zest of 1 lime.
To make: Combine Greek yogurt and mango in a blender and puree until smooth. Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined sheet tray into an even ¼" layer. Top with shredded sliced strawberries, coconut, and lime zest. Freeze uncovered until frozen, about two hours. Break into pieces and serve immediately. Keep any uneaten bark in the freezer.
8.Baby Carrots With Lemony Beet Hummus
Ingredients: Baby carrots; 1 can chickpeas, drained; 1 pound beets, roasted and peeled; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup water; salt and pepper, to taste.
To make: Combine all ingredients — except for baby carrots and water — in a food processor. Then process with 1/4 cup of water until it has a smooth, creamy texture, adding more water as needed. Serve with baby carrots.
9.Five-Ingredient No-Bake Granola Bars
10.Easiest Banana-Cocoa Ice Cream
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Ingredients: 4 bananas; 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, depending on your taste; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; strawberries to garnish. (Optional: This also tastes great with a small spoonful of peanut butter mixed into the batter.)
To make: Slice bananas and place in an airtight container. Freeze for at least two hours, preferably overnight. Place frozen banana slices in a food processor and blend until they reach the consistency of soft serve, about 4 minutes. Add cocoa powder and cinnamon. Blend until just combined. Serve immediately for soft-serve consistency or transfer to freezer for at least 2 hours for ice cream consistency. Garnish with strawberries.
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https://www.kawaymigi.com/blogs/news/skinny-turkey-wraps-creamy-tahini-sauc2019-05-07T19:00:00+00:002019-05-07T19:05:05+00:00Skinny Turkey Wraps + Creamy Tahini SaucYahya EHSkinny Turkey Wraps + Creamy Tahini Sauce 🙋♀️👙🤲😍 { I'm feeling like a few lighter meals this time of year (especially) will do us GOOD! By @cleanfoodcrush These wraps are simple, light, tasty and satisfying. ALL. THE. THINGS.
I'm asked a lot about deli meat and cheese. As far as cheese goes: my family has ZERO intolerance to dairy, but we still consider dairy and cheese a condiment...something just for fun and taste on occasion. It's NOT for nutrition or an everyday thing.
Heres what to look for in a Deli Meat: Nitrate Free. No Antibiotics. No Growth Hormones. Humanely Raised. No artificial ingredients or chemical nitrites. Gluten Free. No GMO Ingredients.
Makes 1 wrap
Ingredients for EACH wrap: 2 large slices of crisp iceberg lettuce 2 very thin slices of cheddar cheese 6 slices nitrate free deli turkey meat 1 vine tomato, thinly sliced 1 small carrot, peeled then sliced with a peeler 1/4 English cucumber, sliced with a peeler as shown
Tahini Sauce ingredients: 1 Tbsp tahini paste a pinch of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper a pinch of garlic powder 1-2 tsp warm water (plus more as needed)
Instructions: In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk rea to combine.
Lay out the iceberg leaves, then layer the remaining ingredients as follows: cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, turkey, and carrots. Drizzle dressing over then fold the bottom up, the sides in, and roll like a burrito. Slice in half then serve cold. These are great for make ahead lunches - just keep refrigerated in a glass sealed container! Enjoy! ❤