It may seem too good to be true, but it’s not: This impressive, full plate requires only 5 ingredients (water, oil, salt, and pepper are considered freebies). Microwaved sweet potatoes are sliced into medallions, brushed with oil, and lightly seared so they become satisfyingly steak-like. The creamy, nutty sauce adds richness, and the lemon-dressed arugula-chickpea […]
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (1/2-in.) diced peeled sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons water, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 5 ounces reduced-sodium ham (such as Boar’s Head), diced 1 1/2 cups finely chopped leeks 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/3 cup […]
Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted How to Make It Step 1 Pierce each potato with a fork 3 to 4 times on each side. Wrap each potato in a damp paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 8 minutes, […]
Ingredients 3 (8-oz.) sweet potatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Cooking spray 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 (8-oz.) pkg. presliced cremini mushrooms 1/4 cup water 1 cup unsalted chicken […]
Leaving the peels on the sweet potatoes has three benefits: Prep is faster, you add more fiber, and the potatoes hold their shape better after the 7-hour simmer. Besides, the peels get so tender that you barely notice they’re there. If you’d like to change things up, try parsnips in place of the sweet potatoes; […]
Sesame, especially toasted sesame oil, is a key flavor in many Asian cuisines. It makes sense that tahini would fit here too, from satay sauces to the ginger dressing on your sushi restaurant salad. Here we spike tahini with fresh ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar and drizzle over roasted sweet potatoes (tahini rounds out sweet […]
This one-pan meal is a crowd-pleaser and testament to how 4 ingredients can come together to form a supremely satisfying dish, ready in a flash. We use an old-school cooking trick here and broil the steak directly over the veggies so the meat juices baste them as they caramelize. If you can’t find flat iron, […]
This loaded veggie bowl gets a touch of smoke from the chili-spiced sweet potatoes and roasted bell pepper and plenty of zing from fresh lime. Chili powder and lime also give toasted almonds an addictive crust; make extra and enjoy as a snack. Cotija cheese has a dry, crumbly texture—it won’t melt or disappear into […]
This loaded veggie bowl gets a touch of smoke from the chili-spiced sweet potatoes and roasted bell pepper and plenty of zing from fresh lime. Chili powder and lime also give toasted almonds an addictive crust; make extra and enjoy as a snack. Cotija cheese has a dry, crumbly texture—it won’t melt or disappear into […]
This loaded veggie bowl gets a touch of smoke from the chili-spiced sweet potatoes and roasted bell pepper and plenty of zing from fresh lime. Chili powder and lime also give toasted almonds an addictive crust; make extra and enjoy as a snack. Cotija cheese has a dry, crumbly texture—it won’t melt or disappear into […]