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 – Pepper Steak
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
- 12 oz. (340g) round beef, trimmed
- 4 tsp. plus 3 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. rice wine
- 3 tsp. buckwheat flour
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 large onion, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Method
- Slice the beef into thin slices. Place in a bowl and add 4 tsp. of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, 1 teaspoon of buckwheat flour and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of water and 2 tsp. buckwheat flour, then set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan on high heat. Add the beef and cook for around 20 seconds letting the beef brown. Next, stir the meat, cooking another 2 minutes and transfer onto a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan, add the peppers and onions and cook about 4-5 minutes. Place the beef back into the pan, add the prepared sauce and red pepper flakes (optional). Stir fry for about 30-60 seconds on medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Serve with rice (not included in nutrition info per serving).
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Preparation
- Preparation Time – 5 mins
- Cooking time -10 mins
- Serves – 4
Nutritional Intake per serving
- Calories – 187 Kcal
- Carbs – 12 (g)
- Fats – 6 (g)
- Protein – 22 (g)
Food Type
- Diet free
- Gluten free
- Low Carb
- Meal prep/Freezer friendly
- High protein
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!!”
