Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice […]
Leek and Mushroom Parsnip Rice Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 8 ounces mushrooms (any variety), sliced 1 medium parsnip, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice for higher fiber) 2 1/2 […]
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45-60 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium is preferred) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 […]
Healthier Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients: Rice: 1 cup cooked brown rice (or white rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for lower carb) Kimchi: 1 cup chopped kimchi, plus a bit of the juice Protein: 1/2 cup your choice of diced cooked chicken, tofu, shrimp, or omit for vegetarian Vegetables: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup frozen […]
Southwestern Chicken & Rice Skillet Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and […]
Caramelized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Wild Rice Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: For the Rice: 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option) Salt to taste For the Sweet Potatoes and Kale: 1 tablespoon butter (or vegan butter substitute) 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and […]
Sesame Chicken Fried Rice – Healthy Copycat Recipe
Ingredients: For the Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil (avocado or grapeseed oil are good options) For the Fried Rice: 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old […]
Creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Soup Recipe
Ingredients Aromatics: 1 tablespoon olive oil, or butter 1 medium onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced Mushrooms: 1 pound mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster, etc.), sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, but adds depth) Salt and black pepper to taste Soup Base: 1 cup […]
Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients: Protein: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces Vegetables: 1 cup broccoli florets 1 medium bell pepper (any color), sliced 1 medium carrot, sliced into thin rounds 1/2 cup snow peas or snap peas 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms Aromatics: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 inch piece of […]
Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe
Ingredients: Chicken: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces The Holy Trinity: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped Aromatics: 3 cloves garlic, minced Spices: 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your […]