Welcome to the weekend, friends. I’ve got a vibrant line-up for you, right down to the crunchy turkey taco salad (a family favorite). Since this month’s One Good Thing is all about being good to your gut, I’ve included several recipes featuring fermented foods for inspiration. Also, for those who are already planning your Superbowl spread, check out these 10 Healthyish Recipes to eat while you watch (I’ve got my eye on that Cauliflower Artichoke Dip!).
FISH SLIDERS WITH CREAMY CAPER SAUCE
Using store-bought breaded fish fillets is a huge time and energy saver for these fish sliders. Shredded cabbage and a simple creamy caper dressing add texture and flavor. If you want to get some fermented vegetables in here, pickled cabbage would be a tasty addition. As for an added side? Check out these crispy baked sweet potato “fries” (or just a plate of crunchy raw veggies).
Udon Noodle Soup with Soft Egg and Collards
This tasty soup is full of immune boosting goodness to keep cold season at bay. It’s flavored with garlic, ginger, a little chili, leafy greens, and chicken broth. It’s a healing brew, a one-pot meal, and delicious, too. Tuck a little kimchi on the side for a boost of flavor and fermented goodness.
Turkey Taco Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
A satisfying, crunchy chopped salad tossed with old-school turkey taco meat. Top with crumbled tortilla chips and you’ve got a main dish meal on your hands. Finish with a plate of chilled citrus for dessert.
4-INGREDIENT SWEET POTATO ENCHILADAS
You can’t get much more simple than this recipe (with the exception of my 2-ingredient black bean soup). With just four ingredients, it’s a snap to make and even your veggie-phobic family members might give it a thumbs up. Serve it with this salad on the side if you want some crunch!
SLOW COOKER TURKEY MEATBALLS
These meatballs will work with ground turkey, chicken, beef, pork, or “meatless meat”, such as Beyond Meat. You can also make them with a combination of different types of ground meat depending on what’s in your fridge or freezer.
Super Seed Salad with Miso Vinaigrette
I was thrilled to hear my oldest daughter loves this salad so much, it’s in regular rotation in her apartment. Maybe you’ll like it, too. The miso in the dressing makes it extra crave-worthy (and add a dose of probiotics to every bite). Make this a lunch or dinner main by adding your protein of choice, such as rotisserie chicken, baked tofu, or lentils on the side.
BLUEBERRY SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE
I love this smoothie so much, I put a version of it in my cookbook, Rise & Shine. The secret ingredient here is avocado, which lends creaminess, fiber, and healthy fats without tasting like you’re eating a green vegetable. It’s made with either yogurt or kefir, yet another opportunity for your probiotic boost.
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Fish Sliders with Creamy Caper Dressing
16 ounces breaded frozen fish fillets
1/3 cup non-fat Greek-style yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons pickle relish
1 teaspoon ketchup
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 slider buns
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
Pickled jalapeños or pickled cabbage, if desired
Udon Noodle Soup with Soft Egg and Collards
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ large yellow onion
1 clove garlic
2-inch piece fresh ginger
4 ounces ground pork
6 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ to 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1 star anise
12 ounces cooked udon noodles
3 large handfuls collard greens
2 to 3 eggs
2 scallions
Turkey Taco Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
1 pound ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 head Romaine lettuce
¾ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 English cucumber
5 radishes
½ large avocado
1 cup coarsely grated sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Black pepper
Handful tortilla chips
4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Enchiladas
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
8 small 6-inch tortillas
2 cups green enchilada sauce (two 8-ounce pouches or one 15-ounce can)
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
1 pound ground turkey
1 link uncooked spicy Italian turkey sausage (1/4 to 1/3 pound)
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh basil
One 28-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
2 large garlic cloves
Big pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 rounded teaspoon sugar
Super Seed Salad with Miso Vinaigrette
2 teaspoons white or mellow miso paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons raw pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
3 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 heaping tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds (lightly crushed in a mortar and pestle or lightly chopped with a chef’s knife)
1 head butter or red leaf lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into large pieces
2 handfuls roughly chopped endive, radicchio, or escarole (or arugula)
1 crisp apple cut into thick matchsticks
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie
1 cup plain kefir or plain yogurt
¾ cup coconut water , plus more if needed
1 frozen banana
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 small ripe avocado
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1 to 3 teaspoons hemp or chia seeds (optional)