Maple Mustard Chicken Bake

This healthy maple mustard chicken bake is an easy, yummy sheet pan dinner! Paleo, gluten-free & ready in under 30 minutes! is an easy, yummy sheet pan dinner! Paleo, gluten-free & ready in under 30 minutes!

Maple Mustard Chicken Bake

Maple Mustard Chicken Bake

Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 472 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, (10 oz)
  • 1  large sweet potato, peeled (1 pound)
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts (1 pound)

Marinade:

Instructions
 

  • Peel sweet potatoes (if desired). Trim Brussels sprouts.
  • Cut chicken breast and sweet potato into 1” cubes.  Halve the Brussels sprouts.  Place them in a sealable plastic bag or a container that can be tightly sealed.
  • In a small bowl, mix the marinade ingredients.  Pour it over the chicken mixture and toss to coat.  Seal the bag/container and place it in the refrigerator overnight.  Stir or flip the mixture several times.
  • Preheat oven to 400℉.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the chicken mixture out onto the baking pan in a single layer.  Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken has cooked through and vegetables are cooked to the desired softness.
  • Hack:  Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months.
Keyword Brussels sprouts, chicken, easy, gluten-free, healthy, infused olive oil, low calorie, Maple syrup, marinade, mustard, one pan meal, one pan recipe, paleo, quick and easy meal, quick dinner, quick meal preparation, sheet pan, sweet potato

 

Did you know?  Sweet potatoes have a surprising number of health benefits including maintaining blood pressure and insulin levels!

Suggestion: Honey oatmeal rolls would pair nicely with this dish!

Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner

This ground turkey skillet dinner is a one-skillet meal that’s low-calorie, low-carb and makes clean-up a breeze! What’s not to love??

Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner

Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner

Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey*
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp)
  • 4 dried Thai peppers (or to taste)
  • 2 cups onions, sliced (1 large onion)
  • 4 cups carrots, sliced (1 pound)
  • 4 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (1 pound)
  • 1" knob of fresh ginger, minced or grated (1 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp  lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Cook turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.  Add 1 tsp of coconut oil if necessary to keep it from sticking.  
  • Remove turkey from pan and set aside. Melt coconut oil in the pan.
  • Turn heat down to medium-low.  Add garlic and Thai peppers.  Saute for 3 minutes, remove peppers from the pan and discard them.
  • Add onions, carrots, Brussels sprouts, ginger, salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and caramelized, 45-60 minutes.
  • Stir in turkey, heat to warm.  Toss with lime juice and serve.
  • *Feel free to use your favorite ground meat or poultry.
  • Hack:  Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze in serving-sized portions for up to 3 months.
  • Hack:  Do you know that you can freeze fresh ginger root?  Grating it in its frozen state is easier than grating it fresh and, if you choose organic ginger, you don’t have to peel it!  Simply place it in a sealed freezer bag or container and pop it in the freezer.
Keyword Brussels sprouts, easy, fast and easy, ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, healthy, one pan meal, one pan recipe, one skillet meal, quick and easy, stir fry

Did you know?  Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous collection of vegetables that are associated with lowering the risk of some types of cancer.

Suggestion:  Try this with a side of baked rice pilaf!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic

Call me crazy but Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable! These roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic reduction will make them your favorite as well!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

Course side, Side Dish
Servings 3
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Brussels sprouts
  • ¼ cup frozen pearl onions
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup balsamic reduction

Instructions
 

  • Trim Brussels Sprouts and cut in half lengthwise. Place sprouts, onions and oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat and cook until browned and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Toss with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Hack: Frozen brussels sprouts can be used for this recipe. Add sprouts whole and frozen to the saute pan. Allow an additional 5-10 minutes of cooking time.
  • Hack: ¼ cup chopped fresh or frozen onion can be substituted for the frozen pearl onions.
  • Hack: Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keyword balsamic glaze, balsamic reduction, Brussels sprouts, cruciferous vegetables, easy, healthy, keto, low calorie, low carb, quick and easy, roast vegetables, vegetable, vegetarian

Did you know?  Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous collection of vegetables that are associated with lowering the risk of some types of cancer.

Suggestion:  These would pair nicely with classic meatloaf!

Warm Roast Vegetable Salad

Warm roast vegetable salad takes broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and carrots tossed with lemon turmeric dressing for a unique and nutritious side dish!

Warm Roast Vegetable Salad

Warm Roast Vegetable Salad

(Courtesy: Penny Jacques)
Course Salad, Side Dish
Servings 1
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (2 whole)
  • ¼ cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon turmeric dressing*

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Combine vegetables and parsley in a small bowl and toss with olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast for 10 to 20 minutes, or to desired tenderness. Toss with lemon turmeric dressing and serve immediately.
  • *Turmeric stains anything it touches so use caution!
  • Hack: Matchstick carrots can be found in the packaged section of the produce department. Freeze any leftover carrots for use in cooking
  • Hack: Check the produce department of your local grocery store for pre-cut broccoli and cauliflower florets to avoid having to buy an entire head. Frozen broccoli and cauliflower florets would also work in this recipe.
  • Hack: Check the produce department for loose Brussels sprouts and shallots. If you don’t see them, ask a clerk if they’re available.
  • Hack: Shop the salad bar if you just need a small amount of an item that you don’t think you’ll use again before it “goes over”.
Keyword broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, cruciferous vegetables, healthy, keto, low calorie, low carb, salad, side dish, vegan, vegetarian, warm salad

Did you know?  Broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts are part of the cruciferous collection of vegetables that are associated with lowering the risk of some types of cancer.

Suggestion:  If you like warm salads, try this Brussels sprouts Caesar salad!

Chinese Sausage with Brussels Sprouts

Chinese Sausage with Brussels Sprouts is a quick and easy one-skillet meal that is nutritious and delicious. It’s also low-calorie and keto-friendly!

Chinese Sausage with Brussels Sprouts

Chinese Sausage with Brussels Sprouts

Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz Chinese sausage (2 links)
  • lb Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
  • tbsp water
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Remove casings from sausages and discard. Place sausage in a cold pan and turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently to break up sausage, until cooked through. Remove sausage from pan.
  • Turn heat up to medium-high and add Brussels sprouts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pan to keep oil from burning.
  • Add water and continue to cook for another 2 minutes until Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender. Add soy sauce, vinegar and sausage bits and toss to coat. Serve warm.
Keyword Brussels sprouts, Chinese sausage, easy dinner, fast and easy, keto, low calorie, low carb, one pan meal, one skillet meal, quick and easy, quick meal preparation

The Chinese sausage I use in this recipe differs from a traditional Lap Cheong, which is a dried sausage. The one I use is a fresh sausage seasoned with a Chinese-style sauce. It can be found in the meat department of your local grocery store by the Italian pork sausages.  

If you’re a fan of Chinese-style sausage and one-skillet meals, check out this sausage and butternut squash skillet!

Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad

Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts have a distinctive flavor and hardy structure that stands out when paired with Caesar dressing in Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad!

Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad

Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad

Course Salad
Servings 1
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Heat saute pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute.
  • Add olive oil and Brussels sprouts. Cook, stirring occasionally for 7-9 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Pour dressing over warm sprouts and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and croutons.  Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm.
  • Hack:  Check the produce department for loose Brussels sprouts.  If you don’t see them, ask a clerk if they’re available.  
Keyword Brussels sprouts, Caesar salad, low calorie, vegetable side dish

Did you know?  Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous collection of vegetables which are associated with lowering the risk of some types of cancer.

Suggestion:  Pair this with French dip casserole for a hearty and delicious meal!

Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Bacon roasted Brussels sprouts bring together two ingredients that complement each other perfectly in this tasty low-carb recipe!

Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz frozen baby Brussels sprouts
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 slice bacon, cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth

Instructions
 

  • Combine Brussels sprouts, onion and bacon in a baking pan. Add ¼ cup vegetable broth. Bake in 350℉ oven to desired tenderness (45-60 minutes), turning ingredients every 15 minutes. If ingredients seem too dry, add more vegetable broth, ¼ cup at a time. Times may vary if using fresh (or larger) Brussels sprouts.
  • Hack: Freeze leftovers in a sealable freezer bag or container for future use.
  • Hack: Separate any remaining uncooked bacon slices and roll into individual pinwheels. Place on a cookie sheet in the freezer to freeze bacon slices. Place in sealable freezer bag or container. The frozen slices can then be used in the portions desired.
Keyword bacon, bacon roasted Brussels sprouts, Brussels sprouts, oven roasted vegetables, side dish, vegetable side dish

Did you know?  Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous collection of vegetables which are associated with lowering the risk of some types of cancer.

If you’re a fan of Brussels sprouts, try my recipe for Brussels sprout Cesar salad!

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