Tag: summer squash
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Coconut & Mustard Seed Shrimp with Green Beans & Okra
Some nights I want bold flavor, plenty of vegetables, and something warm and satisfying—without a lot of fuss. This coconut shrimp curry is inspired by South Indian flavors, with mustard seeds, okra, green beans, and a silky coconut milk base. It comes together quickly and makes great leftovers. Substitutions Vegetables:This recipe is flexible. Cauliflower florets,…
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Sichuan Peppercorn Tofu Stir-Fry – A Spicy, Meal-Prep Friendly Dinner
Wow! This was really fun! I’ve never cooked with Sichuan peppercorns before—just enjoyed the bold, spicy flavors of Sichuan food in general. But I finally bought a bag of Sichuan peppercorns on Amazon, and let me tell you… I’m doing this again frequently. So good! This tofu stir-fry brings that classic, numbing heat (mala) you…
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A Simple, One-Pan Filipino-Inspired Dinner That’s Big on Flavor and Low on Carbs
Some nights, cooking feels like a chore. You want something healthy, balanced, and satisfying—but also quick, easy, and with minimal cleanup. If you’re trying to eat low-carb, low-saturated fat meals, it can feel even trickier. That’s why I love meals like this Salmon Adobo with Garlic Spinach & Cauliflower Rice. It’s one-pan, meal-prep-friendly, and absolutely…
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A Meal Prep Favorite: Southwest Pork & Roasted Veggie Plate
Some meals are just easy wins. They do everything you want—flavorful, filling, healthy, and great for meal prep. This Southwest Pork & Roasted Veggie Plate is one of those meals. It’s packed with protein, full of fiber-rich veggies, and has just the right amount of smoky heat from chipotles in adobo. We finally got around…
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A Quick Cantonese Stir-Fry
Some nights, you want to spend your time immersed in a sci-fi novel, not standing over a stove. That was me yesterday—deep into my book and completely uninterested in cooking. But I still needed a satisfying, low-carb, high-protein meal. Enter this Turkey and Asparagus Cantonese-Style Bowl—a quick and easy stir-fry that comes together in about…
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Garlicky-Spicy Chicken with Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Pickled Turnips
I wanted something bold and flavorful, and I realized I hadn’t gone for a really garlicky, spicy dish in a while. This chicken more than delivered. The marinade gave it deep, rich flavor, and the final sear added just the right amount of texture. It’s a dramatic reminder that diabetes-friendly meals don’t have to be…
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