Healthy eating is an important part of staying physically and mentally fit. Of course, this can have its challenges such as finding meals, prep, time for healthy options outside the home, and using the money for nicer things. Fortunately, we can consider the benefits of cooking healthy recipes at home which also saves your money and make an overall healthy eating lifestyle, more enjoyable. Let’s see how.
Healthy recipes – Grilled Pumpkin, Tofu & Bulgur Salad
If you want to develop your skills in the kitchen there are many cooking recipe articles and tutorials that show you different techniques and ingredients that you can incorporate into your healthy diet.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cup (500g) pumpkin, cubed
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. honey
- ⅓ cup (40g) walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup (55g) of bulgur wheat
- few handfuls spinach
- ⅔ cup (80g) tofu, drained
- 1 tbsp. balsamic glaze
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the pumpkin with salt and pepper, paprika powder and rosemary. Cover well with olive oil and honey.
- Put the pumpkin on a baking tray lined with paper. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, halfway through cooking time add the walnuts and drained tofu.
- Place the bulgur into a small pot, and add ¾ cup of water, season with salt and bring to boil. Simmer under cover for about 20 minutes until tender, and the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the cooked bulgur to the roasted pumpkin on the baking tray and mix, collecting the whole flavour from the roasted pumpkin. Add the spinach and mix well.
- Divide onto plates, season with freshly ground pepper and drizzle with balsamic glaze. This dish can be served warm or cold.
Preparation
- Preparation Time – 10 Mins
- Cooking Time – 20 mins
- Serves – 2
Nutritional Intake per serving
- Calories – 360 Kcal
- Carbs – 38 (g)
- Fats – 22 (g)
- Protein – 10 (g)
Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Diet free
- Contain Nuts
Benefits of homemade healthy recipes
- It saves time– When you’re in a hurry, eating a takeaway from your local supermarket or nearby restaurant may seem like a quick fix. In fact, it is sometimes much faster to cook something at home especially when planning ahead. There are many meals that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
- Portion Control– Many restaurants and fast-food outlets serve larger portions than recommended. And the problem is that you can eat the food when it’s right in front of you. You can adjust the amount of food served at dinner when you eat to eliminate unnecessary temptations. Do you know these eating patterns can actually impact you daily? Know more.
- Healthy Ingredients– Many commercial foods are high in fat, salt, and sugar. When we prepare our food, we know what the ingredients are and what each one does in our food.
- Avoid food allergies and sensitivities– Preparing meals at home can be especially helpful if you or a family member has food allergies (1). You can reduce the problem of allergies because you can control them in your own kitchen.
- Bring the family together – Eating at home gives the whole family time to talk about their day. Involving your kids in food preparation is not only fun but wonderful. Also, a way to learn healthy eating habits.
- Save Money – Eating a home-cooked meal is much cheaper than eating out at a restaurant or buying processed food from the market. You pay not only your bill but also the costs of running your business. Water, lights, and staff in the building – except for the food we eat. The same goes for ready-made and frozen foods at the grocery store.
“Eating healthy, clean and nutrient-rich food fills your body with energy, nutrients, and antioxidants. Imagine your cells smiling back at you saying thanks!!”
