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Perfect Black Bean Burger Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites These are the best black bean burgers you will ever try! The patties are easy to make, hearty and incredibly flavorful – never bland, dry, crumbly or mushy! These burgers are so insanely delicious even the meat eaters in your family will love them! Ingredients for 8 servings 2 (15 oz.) cans Black Beans – rinsed, drained & patted dry 1 TBS Olive Oil 1 Cup Red Onion – finely diced (about 1/2 large onion) ½ heaping Cup Poblano Pepper – stemmed, seeded & finely diced (about 1 pepper) (SEE NOTE) ½ heaping Cup Red Bell Pepper – stemmed, seeded & finely chopped (½ medium pepper) 2-3 cloves Garlic – peeled & minced 1 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin 3/4 tsp EACH: Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder & Ground Coriander 1/2 Cup Cashews or Walnuts – (3 ounces) (SEE NOTES) 1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1/2 Cup Cotija or Feta Cheese – crumbled (3 ounces) 1 Large Egg + 1 Egg White – lightly beaten together 3 TBS Mayonnaise (SEE NOTES) Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper Read the Instructions here

Juicy Skillet Steak Bites with Potatoes

Add to ❤ Favorites These tender Skillet Steak Bites served with crispy herbed potatoes are about to be your favorite skillet meal! It’s a quick and easy dinner that’s ready in just about 20 minutes. Ingredients for 4 servings For the Steak and Marinade1½ pounds flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes¼ cup low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons hot sauce, I use Frank’s Red Hot Sauce1 tablespoon olive oil For the Potatoes1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, rinsed, dried, and quartered For the Skillet3 tablespoons butter, divided1 tablespoon olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon dried Italian Seasoningsalt and fresh ground pepper, to tastechopped fresh parsley, for garnish Read the Instructions here

Instant Pot Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Add to ❤ Favorites Instant pot meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes is pure comfort food. Make a side of vegetables while the meat and potatoes cook and dinner is complete! Ingredients for 4 servings For the Meatloaf:1 lb lean ground beef2 eggs1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon dried onion flakes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper For the sauce:1- 15 ounce can of tomato sauce3/4 cup brown sugar For the mashed potatoes:8 Yukon gold potatoes chopped6 cloves garlic1 cup water1 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons salted butter1/2 cup whipped cream cheese1 teaspoon dried parsley Read the Instructions here

ONE POT CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA

Add to ❤ Favorites One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the easiest and most incredibly tasty one-pot pasta dish you’ll ever make in 30 minutes.  Ingredients for 6 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided1 teaspoon garlic powder3 teaspoons minced garlic16 ounces short pasta noodles such as penne, ziti, or cellentani30 ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce3 cups water1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to taste3 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs or regular bread crumbs + 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoningoptional: fresh parsley, basil, or thyme for garnish Read the Instructions here

Ground Chicken Lasagna

Add to ❤ Favorites Ground Chicken Lasagna is a simple, hearty, crowd-pleasing recipe! This easy recipe is full of tips and tricks for a successful pan of lasagna every time. Makes enough to feed a crowd and the leftovers are AMAZING. Ingredients for 24 large pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds ground chicken1 medium onion, finely chopped3 cloves of garlic, minced2 tablespoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 (15 ounce) jars prepared marinara sauce15 ounces ricotta cheese1 egg3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 pound lasagna noodles1 pound shredded low moisture part skim mozzarella2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to garnish Read the Instructions here

Baked Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto

Add to ❤ Favorites Make perfectly cooked chilean sea bass every time by searing it on the stove, then baking it in the oven. Top the sea bass with pesto for an easy, flavorful meal! Ingredients for 2 servings 2 tbsp olive oil, divided12 oz Chilean Sea Bass, 2 pieces – 6 oz each (app. 1 inch thick)½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 cup cherry tomatoes1 tbsp basil pesto Read the Instructions here

Lamb kofta balls with pine nuts and spices

Add to ❤ Favorites Juicy, garlicky and filled with warm spices, these lamb kofta balls are best cooked on the barbecue. But you can make them just as well in the frying pan. Ingredients for 20 meatballs 1 brown onion1 sprig spring onion2 tablespoons olive oil1 slice bread stale is best1/2 cup water500 g lamb mince2 tablespoons pine nuts4 sprigs coriander2 teaspoons cinnamon powder3 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon sumac1/2 teaspoon salt1 slice bread stale is best1/2 cup water To serve (choose any): FlatbreadsEggplant dip or hommusTabbouleh saladCorn kernelsSliced cucumberMinted Greek-style yoghurt Read the Instructions here

TURMERIC GRILLED CHICKEN

Add to ❤ Favorites This Grilled Chicken is a really simple recipe of marinating chicken breasts in my Turmeric Golden Paste and then grilling. Makes for a really easy and healthy dinner, perfect with a simple salad. Ingredients for 8 servings 4 chicken breasts½ cup Turmeric Golden Paste1 tablespoon coconut oilcoriander to servelime wedges to serve Read the Instructions here

Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowls

Add to ❤ Favorites With lots of delicious, vibrant flavor, juicy, tender chicken and a boatload of fresh healthy veggies, these Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowls take the humble chicken breast from ordinary to super extraordinary! Ingredients for 6 servings For the rub: 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper finely grated zest from 1 medium lemon For the sauce: ½ cup low sodium soy sauce ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger For the chicken: 1 ½-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 medium-size breasts 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil For the black beans 1 to 2 14 1/2 ounce cans black beans 1 large bell pepper finely chopped ½ medium red onion finely chopped 1 medium jalapeño seeded and finely chopped For serving: cooked jasmine rice fresh cilantro and/or basil Peruvian Green Sauce optional sliced avocado optional lemon wedges basil and/or cilantro leaves Read the Instructions here

Glazed Honey Garlic Beer Can Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites Tender juicy beer can chicken glazed with a honey garlic sauce that’ll make you swoon. All made in the oven in a little over an hour. I guarantee this will be one heavenly bite! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 Just BARE Whole Chicken (3.5 lbs.) 1 can of beer (pale ale or lager) 1½ teaspoons garlic powder ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅓ cup honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon tamari 1 teaspoon coarse mustard ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Read the Instructions here  

Avocado and Sweet Potato Wraps

Add to ❤ Favorites These wraps are great eaten hot or cold, so feel free to pop them in a lunchbox – you may have the fanciest lunch in your office, but it’ll be worth it. I’d let the roasted veggies cool before packing it up though – cook them the night before if you’re short on time. Ingredients for 2 servings 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 tbsp oil Salt Black pepper 2 bell peppers, cut into thin slices (I used red and green) 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 tbsp basil pesto 2 large flour tortillas 1 avocado, sliced 2 small handfuls fresh rocket (arugula) Read the Instructions here  

Slow Cooker Korean Barbecue

Add to ❤ Favorites We recommend serving it over brown rice with a sprinkling of green onion for a simple meal, or topped with a soft-cooked egg and kimchi to take it to the next level. Either way it’s delicious! Ingredients for 12 servings 1 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth 1/2 pear, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon ginger powder 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 pounds lean beef, cut into 2” slices 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Sliced scallions, for serving Read the Instructions here