Healthy Recipes

Mini Caprese Salad Bites

Mini Caprese Salad Bites

Caprese Salad is a very simple salad originating in Italy!   It consists of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, spinach, salt and pepper and is seasoned with olive oil and balsamic glaze. The best part of this salad is that it’s so simple to make and it tastes absolutely delicious. you could keep a bowl of caprese in the refrigerator and enjoy a low carb snack any time. Also, if you have no time to make an appetizer for a party, Caprese salad is the answer. It’s a real fun appetizer to make! This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and store in refrigerator until needed Prep Time 10 minutes Total Time...

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Low Carb Tortilla Pizza

Low Carb Tortilla Pizza

The easiest way to whip up a personal size pizza without rolling any dough -Tortilla Pizza that tastes like crispy flat bread. You can create different variations in topping and can be served as an appetizer or as a complete meal. I make this often at home for my family and it always goes really fast.   The one below is the classic way I usually prepare it with just 4 toppings (onions, bell peppers, corn and jalapeño).   If you are a person who is health conscious but still a pizza lover, here is a recipe for you that makes it healthier and easier than ever. You can use any flour tortillas, but I used the “Carb Savvy wheat Tortilla from “Trader Joe’s”.  A great way to stick to...

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Kurkuri Bhindi (Super Crispy Okra)

Kurkuri Bhindi (Super Crispy Okra)

Bhindi (okra) plays a significant part in the Indian cuisine and is one vegetable which we all love and is cooked quite often in my kitchen. In Hindi, Kurkure means Crispy and Bhindi is okra. Kurkure bhindi is a fried dish made using okra.  I have always been a big fan of Kurkure Bhindi. But given that it is deep fried, I have been skeptical to make it frequently. Recently I tried the air fry version and my family absolutely loved it. The Air fryer version is even better than the fried version and is totally guilt free, delicious and super easy to make.  Note: Slender okras work best for Kurkure bhindi  Prep Time...

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Spicy Vegetable Hakka Noodles

Spicy Vegetable Hakka Noodles

Hakka Noodles is thin, flat wok tossed noodles which are easy are tossed with veggies and sauces on high flame to make this Indo Chinese delicacy. Serve it with Veg Manchurian or Paneer Chili and you are all set.  To cook these noodles, you have to simply toss them in boiling water. Cook them until soft, drain out the water and then toss them with your favorite veggies and sauces.  Vegetable Hakka noodles makes an awesome looking dish, where colorful vegetables are chopped long and fine. This really enhances the flavor and appearance of the noodles. These Hakka Noodles are great on their own or you can serve along with sweet and sour vegetables or Vegetable Manchurian.  To...

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