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Recipe: Parsley Chimichurri Sauce

chimichurri in a small white bowl with a spoon in it and a dark grey table

This chimichurri makes a vibrant and healthy topping for steak, fish, poultry, or roasted veggies.

Makes 8 servings.

 

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (8 grams) finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 Tbsp fresh oregano

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • A sprinkle of red pepper flakes

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

 

Directions:

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust salt & pepper. Scrape into a small serving bowl. It’ll keep in the fridge for several days. 


Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Mizina from Getty Images 

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Recipe: Carrot Chips

carrot chips on a piece of slate with salt flakes and whole pepper

🥕Sweet and caramelized, these carrot chips make a healthy side dish or snack. 

 

They are SOOO simple and delicious that you may want to add them into your regular rotation!

Makes 4 servings.

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 carrots, washed

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil 

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

 

Directions:

  1. In your oven, place one rack on the highest level and the other on the bottom rack. Preheat oven to 350ºF/175ºC. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.

  2. While your oven is heating, using a mandolin or vegetable peeler, peel the carrot to create long strips. 

  3. Toss the carrot strips in the oil and then sprinkle on the salt. Spread the strips in a single layer on the baking sheets.

  4. Place one baking sheet on the oven’s top rack and the other on the bottom rack and let bake for 7 minutes. Switch the racks and bake for another 6-7 minutes, until the carrots are crisp.

  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes (until they are safe to handle) before serving. Try not to eat them all at once :-) 


Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by La_vanda from Getty Images 

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Recipe: Beet Salad

Shredded beets in a wood bowl on a table with beets and greens in the background

💡This recipe uses a secret time-saving trick … PREcooked beets! You can find them right in your grocery produce section.

 

Or, you can buy fresh beets and roast them yourself – just scrub them, place in a foil packet, and roast until tender at 400ºF/200ºC for 45-60 minutes. 

 

Either way, this recipe is a winner and is great chilled or at room temperature!

Makes 4 servings.

 

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium beets

  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • ½ tsp honey

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

 

Directions:

  1. Cut the beets into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes and place in a large serving bowl along with the carrot and celery.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, sea salt, and pepper. Pour over the beets and toss until the veggies are fully coated. Enjoy!


Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Yana Gayvoronskaya 

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