6 Ways to Make Better-Tasting Popcorn. Photos.com/Thinkstock When it's not drenched in butter and salt, popcorn is surprisingly good for you.
A generous three-cup serving has less than 100 calories, as much fiber as a cup of cooked brown rice, and more antioxidants than a day's worth of fruits or vegetables, according to recent research from the University of Scranton. Yum. POP THIS WAY: Here's how three popcorn cooking methods compare: Air PopperHow: Follow the machine's instructions. Pro: No oil—and no added calories. Con: A popper costs at least $15 and takes up cabinet space. MicrowaveHow: Add 1 1/2 heaping tablespoons of kernels to a tempered-glass microwave-safe bowl with a vented lid. Pro: Cleanup is minimal; you can cook, top, and serve your snack in the same bowl. Con: Fluffiness of pieces depends on wattage. StovetopHow: Add a scant 2 teaspoons of peanut or canola oil to a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Pro: Popcorn is very crisp and has rich flavor. Con: The oil adds about 70 calories. VegWeb. Crash Hot Sweet Potatoes. Chai Tea! Punchfork — The best new recipes from top food sites. Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower 'Wings'. Looking for a healthier (and kinder) alternative to chicken wings?
Try these juicy, tangy, and spicy buffalo cauliflower “wings”! Deliciously versatile and with just enough “kick,” these bite-sized pieces of cauliflower offer an eerily similar experience to eating chicken wings. With all the flavor and none of the guilt, this is a secret-weapon recipe that every vegan cook should have in his or her kitchen. Enjoy! SpicyBuffalo Cauliflower ‘Wings’ 1 cup water or soy milk 1 cup flour (any kind will work—even gluten-free!) Preheat the oven to 450°F.Combine the water or soy milk, flour, and garlic powder in a bowl and stir until well combined.Coat the cauliflower pieces with the flour mixture and place in a shallow baking dish. Makes 4 servings.
Roasted Spiced Chickpeas. Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers. Crave a veggie burger.
One with Panko-crusted edges - infused with tender sweet potato and creamy, rustic white beans. Tall stacked on a toasted grain bun - crisp romaine leaves sprawling out the sides. Lime green avocado. Dijon. Pepper. These Sweet Potato Tahini Bean Burgers are super easy to make. How-to video added Oct 2014!.. Valentine's Day came and went just as it usually does. "A salad of baby greens, roasted baby beets, tangerines, smoked almond crusted ‘goat cheese’ flirting with a creamy shallot dressing" -RFD menu They were 'almond crusted' a slight smokiness to them.
How was your VDay? And those tender crispy balls from RFD really inspired me to post one of my favorite easy veggie burger recipes. So today, I woke up. Easy Burger. I pan-fry. And I don't think I have to remind you how incredibly healthy sweet potatoes and beans are. The Patty. Kathy Patalsky Published 02/21/2012 Sweet potato veggie burgers with avocado, family-approved go-to dinner .