While the weeks keep going by and the whole world still isolated at their own houses, creating healthy recipes it can be a normal reaction for a lot of people, baking and cooking for countless hours, our social feeds are getting filled with banana bread, long-cooked pasta, and 100 more inventions…
If you’re tired of cooking deli and pretend you’re now the new MasterChef today we are bringing you, three no-brainer healthy recipes to chill and enjoy.
Snack time: Kale chips
We love kale chips, which are as satisfying as potato chips but much better for you. This is one of those healthy recipes that take it slow, cooking it at a low temp for longer to get an evenly baked chip.
- approx. 1/2 bunch kale leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1.5 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt or pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Preheat oven to 150ºC. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove leaves from the stems of the kale and roughly tear it up into large pieces. Compost the stems. Wash and spin the leaves until thoroughly dry.
- Add kale leaves into a large bowl. Massage in the oil until they are completely coated in oil. Now sprinkle on the spices/seasonings and toss to combine.
- Spread out the kale onto the prepared baking sheet into a single layer, being sure not to overcrowd the kale.
- Bake for 15 minutes, rotate the pan, and bake for another 12-15 minutes more until the kale begins to firm up. The kale will look shrunken, but this is normal. I bake for 30 mins. total in my oven. Leave the oven on at 150ºC or slow the process at 90ºC and double the baking time for a more crunchy finish.
- Cool the kale on the sheet for 3 minutes before digging in! This really makes all the difference! Enjoy this healthy recipe immediately as they lose their crispiness with time.
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Zucchini is one of those veggies that is actually super versatile, this healthy recipe is perfect for a light dinner while binging your fave titles at Netflix.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup marinara/tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella
- a handful of basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon oregano/Italian herbs
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add zucchini and cook, flipping once, until golden, about 1-2 minutes on each side; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place zucchini rounds onto a large baking sheet. Top each zucchini round with the marinara, sauce, and the mozzarella.
- Place into the oven and cook until the cheese has melted about 1-2 minutes.
- This healthy recipe is to serve immediately, sprinkled with basil and Italian seasoning if desired.
Loaded Veggie Nachos
Party in the living room! Let’s celebrate on the Mexican way and put some cheesy excitement on your at-home days with this healthy recipe, one tip to make them healthier and colorful, switch normal tortillas for blue corn ones.
- 250 gr sturdy blue tortilla chips
- 1 can black beans (Mexican beans mix), rinsed and drained
- 1 packed cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packed cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or vegan cheese
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 packed cup of homemade guacamole
- ⅓ cup black olives(sliced)
- 1 packed cup sweet corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Preheat oven to 200ºC. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place handfuls of chips on the baking sheet and distribute evenly, minimizing the gaps between chips. Set aside.
- Sprinkle the prepared pan of chips generously and evenly with the beans, followed by the shredded cheese, bell pepper, crumbled feta. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling about 9 to 13 minutes. Remove the nachos from the oven and set aside.
- While the nachos are baking, make the avocado sauce, and prepare the garnishes.
- Once the nachos are out of the oven, drizzle the avocado sauce on top as shown—any extra can be served on the side. Sprinkle the nachos with the olives, sweet corn, and cilantro. Serve this healthy recipe immediately.
Bon appetit!