As the summer comes to a close I can’t help but think about how busy my fall season will be. And while I love to cook dinners (that seems to be my wind down time and relaxing for me), I want simplicity! I haven’t been able to master the crock pot thing but I love my one pan dinners. Here are a few healthy ones for you to add to your files:
Sheet pan baked salmon with asparagus. This is my favorite (mostly because the 2 main ingredients are my go-to dishes). The dish “forgot” to add avocado so I just include it on the side (I don’t think a meal isn’t complete unless it has some form of avocado!). Did you know that salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Eating salmon (whether as sushi, smoked or baked or grilled) is great for your cardiovascular health as it’s a lean protein. Eating salmon can reduce your risk of cancer, improve your cognition, and aide in bone and joint protection. Eating salmon helps keep your skin healthy, allows you to have better vision, and is efficient in keeping your metabolism active. Did you also know that salmon is known to be a brain food for children and a calming food for those with ADHD. Click here for the recipe!
Sheet pan balsamic herbed chicken and veggies. This is too easy to make! Even a beginner can cook this meal in easy steps. The balsamic vinegar is sweet and when paired with the chicken and veggies it is savory too! The recipe also uses zucchini which is still in full abundance as the season started late. I love this veggie as zucchini is high in water. It also contains significant amounts of fiber, electrolytes, and other nutrients that are necessary for a healthy digestive system. Click here for the recipe.
Easy parmesan “fried” chicken with sweet potato and broccoli. This is a great dish that is always a winner! I love the sweet potato and broccoli combo! Some may regard sweet potatoes as too starchy, but their high fiber content makes them a slow burning starch—meaning they won’t spike blood sugar and insulin levels. Click here for the recipe.
Cheers to simplifying your nites by easy healthy cooking! For more information, contact me at rachel@livehealthynyc.com