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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Recipe

March 6, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

At just 150 calories, 1g carb, and 2g fat per serving, this Healthy Buffalo Chicken is packed with protein and super easy to make!

This is one of those recipes that has been waiting in the queue for like 3 months. 3 MONTHS…I KNOW. That’s way too long for a recipe to be sitting all by its lonesome and not in the internets. Especially this one!

Buffalo chicken seems to be a crowd favorite. I didn’t start liking the good ol’ “buffalo” flavor, until I realized it wasn’t actually that bad for you. ON ITS OWN. What is bad for you…is that crazy buffalo chicken cheese dip shiz people eat during the Super Bowl. I may have witnessed that being made once…and what. the. hell. people. There’s like 4 different variations of cheese in that dip.

This buffalo chicken has way less ingredients and TASTES WAY BETTER. 🙂 Actually, it doesn’t have any cheese in it so I’m not sure that is even a good comparison. What it does have is only 3 ingredients!

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Franks Red Hot

I’m pretty confident that with spicy foods, you burn more calories trying to eat it than the actual caloric value of the food. That’s what I tell myself, anyways…

I swear to you this will be the best buffalo chicken you ever eat. I’ve made it a handful of times since inception and it gets better EVERY TIME. I used Franks Red Hot, but you’re more than welcome to use your favorite hot sauce or even sriracha. As always- you can measure your own heat. Mixing the hot sauce and the yogurt actually tames things down….so if you want more spice, add more hot sauce, and if you want less, add more yogurt.

This buffalo chicken is very versatile. You can eat it on a cracker, by itself, on some toast, in a wrap, with a chip. GET CREATIVE PEOPLE.

If you know Linley at all…you know she LOVES toast and she LOVES arugula. I’m actually not sure love is a strong enough word for the emotions she feels for those two foods. We plated our Healthy Buffalo Chicken between 2 pieces of toast along with some fresh arugula, apple slices, and a drizzle of olive oil.

YAS.

IT’S THE LAST DAY OF MAY. I HOPE YOU MAKE IT A GOOD ONE!

The Best 3-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 7 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

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3 (6 oz.) chicken breasts, large
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup Franks Red Hot Original

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in a large crock-pot. Turn to high and cook for 1.5-2 hours until chicken breasts have fully cooked.
Remove and use 2 forks to shred. Place in refrigerator to cool.
Once cooled, add Greek yogurt and Franks Red Hot and mix.
Serve any way your heart desires.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4
Calories: 151
Sugar: 1
Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 1
Fiber: 0
Protein: 32

Beet Root pink Tahini sauce

March 5, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Beet Root pink Tahini sauce

Make this beet root tahini for a delicious dip or spread that is vegan and paleo friendly! Plus- it’s pink and that’s just cool!

One of my favorite parts of the Vibe Israel Wellness Tour that I took back in November was the hands-on cooking class we got to take with Israelis Nutrition Superstar Paula Rosenberg. We made two very special recipes: Baked Falafel and this Beet Root Tahini.

I’ve had both recipes on FFF’s content calendar since I got home and they’ve been getting pushed around by other content (that’s just not nice!). I finally got around to making Paula’s wonderful Beet Root Tahini for a snack last week and nom nom nom.

Make this beet root tahini for a delicious dip or spread that is vegan and paleo friendly! Plus- it's pink and that's just cool!

I pretty much used her exact recipe, except instead of using the juice from 1 entire beet, I actually used 1/4 cup of beet puree. This girl doesn’t have a juicer, so using puree was my only option! I pulled back on the amount of beet in the recipe and you can totally tell if you compare this photo to the ones we took during the actual cooking class.

Ingredients for Beet Root pink Tahini sauce

beet puree
raw tahini
Himalayan sea salt
black pepper
red paprika
lemon

Side note: If you don’t like beets, then this recipe isn’t for you….just throwing that out there

I totally used the leftovers on some toast for a mid-morning snack. I added some avocado and goat cheese. OH BABY, was it tasty.

I’ve been thinking about upgrading my food processor, but now that I think about it, I think I just need to own two. My mini is the perfect size to make dips, hummus, and nut butters that I just can’t get rid of it! One day I shall have a kitchen the size of a small mansion so that I can have as many kitchen gadgets and appliances as I wan’t

A girl can only dream.

I could eat this for days.

Beets- love em or hate or can eat em in small doses?

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Pink Tahini Dipping Sauce

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 5 minutes

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¼ cup beet puree (should be the consistency of applesauce) OR juice from 1 beet
1⁄2 cup raw tahini
1.5 teaspoons Himalayan sea salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red paprika
Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a small food processor and whirl until combined and smooth. The texture of the tahini should be very similar to hummus. If it needs more liquid, add more beet puree!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

gluten free rotini bake

March 5, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

gluten free rotini bake

One of my favorite dinners as a child was my mom’s Spaghetti and Meatballs. Holy heaven. I just remember going back for seconds and thirds.

Now that I choose to eat gluten free, most noodles are made with white or wheat flour, which is not GF. I recently discovered that there are many options for us gluten free eaters. There’s brown rice noodles, plain white rice noodles, and then there’s quinoa noodles. All delicious and easy options. The nice thing is, you can get them at Trader Joe’s, your local grocery store, or even Target.

Hello Gluten Free Rotini Bake, sister of my Healthified Baked Ziti.

I topped mine with some veggies that I got pre chopped at TJ’s. Then I roasted them at about 400 for 20-25 minutes with EVOO, salt, and pepper. Adds color and nutrients!

Ingredients for gluten free rotini bake

brown rice rotini
ground turkey
spaghetti sauce
cottage cheese

I love this meal because there is always leftovers! I just package a serving up and I have lunch for the next few days.

Fact: I always always eat my leftovers cold. I NEVER reheat.

Enlighten me, do you reheat your leftovers? BE HONEST.

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gluten free rotini bake

Author: Sandra

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1 package of brown rice rotini
1 lb. ground turkey
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
1C fat free cottage cheese
optional: chopped, roasted veggies
optional: mozzarella cheese for topping

Instructions

First, brown 1 lb. of ground turkey in a large skillet. Cook on med/high heat for about 7-8 minutes. No oil needed! Then add in 1 jar of spaghetti sauce and cook for an additional minute or so.
Follow the directions on the package of the brown rice noodles. After the noodles are cooked, strain and place in a large oven save serving dish.
Then, add in 1C fat free cottage cheese followed by the spaghetti sauce and mix.
Finally add on a handful of mozzarella cheese.
Place dish in oven at 400F for about 10-15 minutes. I really only do this to melt the cheese.

Clean Eating Crock-Pot Chicken Taco Bowls

March 4, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Clean Eating Crock-Pot Chicken Taco Bowls

Make these clean eating crock-pot chicken taco bowls at the beginning of the week to meal prep for the days to come! This recipe is gluten and preservative free!

I LOVE MEAL PREP.

I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT.

For as many recipes that I make for FFF each week, many of them are not “meal status.” While sometimes I eat a brownies for lunch, often times I crave something much heartier and more meal-like. That’s why this recipe actually rocks…because there’s actually 3 recipes in 1. First you’ve got the chicken, then the sweet potatoes, and then the rice n’ beans.

Make these clean eating crock-pot chicken taco bowls at the beginning of the week to meal prep for the days to come! This recipe is gluten and preservative free!

How gorgeous are these purple sweet potatoes? Thank you Whole Foods! The second I saw them I knew I had to stock up on them. Why? For the photo….duh! Davida and I always laugh because we do some strange stuff….”for the photo.” If you run a food (or any) kind of blog, I think you can relate.

What’s great about these flavor roasted sweet potatoes, is that this recipe would actually work for the vegans and vegetarians out there these guys as your main. I’d stock up on the toppings to make sure you get enough protein in there, though!

Roasted sweet potatoes….I made them twice last week.

So along with your shredded chicken and sweet potatoes, I also put together a limey black beans + brown rice side. It’s sort of a sister recipe to my Copy Cat Chipotle Cilantro Brown Rice.

In case you are wondering…I used short-grain brown rice. It’s my jam…and has a WAY better texture than long-grain. The next time you are at the grocery store, pick some up and try it! I promise you’ll never go back to long-grain.

Toppings for this Clean Eating Crock-Pot Chicken Taco Bowls included:

gluten-free corn tortilla chips
avocado slices
sprouts
fresh lime juice
cilantro

You could also add in some Greek yogurt/sour cream, guacamole, salsa, etc!

If you are feeling lazy or don’t have all the taco spices for the chicken, feel free to use an all-natural taco spice pack that has as many real ingredients as possible. I know some of those packs have some preservatives in them, but I’ve also seen some really great brands!

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Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

March 4, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

I know using pre-made spaghetti sauce (and any kind of sauce for that matter) is extremely convenient, inexpensive and most of the time delicious. BUT the fact that you can make your own sauce, use whole ingredients, and have it taste just as good is a no brainer!

Homemade [Clean Eating] Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

All you need to do is get some simple ingredients and follow a few simple steps and you have pure bliss! A little bit of salt, pepper, and garlic will take you a long way! Add some fresh basil, EVOO, and you are SOLD to the clean eater in red!

Ingredients for Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

tomatoes
olive oil
basil leaves
cloves of garlic
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Isn’t this just the most gawgeous way to spend a lunch date with a friend? Hi BROOKE! She is a fellow photographer (but of people) and we met at my yoga studio. Insta-connection. Love her and her sissy Carly.

And thanks for being my lovely model and handy helper during this shoot

I actually looked at a jar of store bought marinara sauce before making this recipe. The ingredient list was pretty lengthy and included sugar and about 5 ingredients I couldn’t pronounce.

This recipe. 100% CLEAN!

By the way- I used brown rice noodles MY FAV which you can get at Target #whoooop

Homemade [Clean Eating] Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

Author: Lee Hersh

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First, preheat oven to 400F and lightly spray a cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Next, prep tomatoes by cutting them in half and placing them in backing sheet facing up. Drizzle with EVOO and season with salt and pepper.
Place fresh basil leaves and garlic in same pan.
Roast at 400F for about an hour or until the tomatoes begin to brown.
Once cooled a bit, place everything into a food processor (basil and garlic included!) and process until smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

Clean Eating Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce- no sugar or additives, just whole ingredients!

PS: Here is a behind the scene look at this shoot. Thank you brook and your iphone for capturing these!

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Copycat Chicken Burrito Bowl

March 4, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Copycat Chicken Burrito Bowl

This is for all the Chipotle Lovers out there!

I could honestly eat a Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl every single day of my life. They are the second love of my life…next to Blake

(hehe). I love the combination of flavors in this meal. And the fact that every ingredient Chipotle uses is fresh, locally grown/purchased, organic, GMO Free, etc. makes this girl happy!

For this easy creation, I pulled from my recipe archives to make the Cilantro Lime Brown Rice and the Pico de Gallo. You could absolutely use plain brown rice and store bought pico/salsa if you;d like. Instead of homemade guac (which you could use), I just sliced up a fresh avocado. I used a can of organic black beans and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. For the chicken, I seasoned it with salt, pepper, a few red pepper flakes, and a little garlic salt and then baked it for about 25-30 minutes in the oven. You could also use grilled chicken, which would probably be tastier

So easy and so delicious! This is something that I would recommend to prep at the beginning of the week so that you can eat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner. Fun fact that you may or may not know: I never heat up my leftovers. I am telling you, this stuff is even good cold!

What is that one meal you could eat every single day?

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