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Fat-free Rajma or Curried Kidney Beans

Rajma is a staple food in the Northern part of India. It is kidney beans (dark or light) cooked in well fried spices. Here I have modified the recipe to make it fat free, so there will be no frying….

Roasted Chicken Breast for Meal Prep

I usually batch cook my chicken breasts to save cooking time during the week. This recipe keeps the chicken fairly bland so it can be used with any spices depending on the cuisine that I feel inspired from. 

Fat-free Garlic and Herb Focaccia

This fat free garlic and herb focaccia recipe was a result of me accidentally pouring in more than the required amount of water while making my Fat Free Indian Spiced Swirl Bread. I had been meaning to try out a fat…

Fat-free Burger Buns

These burger buns are a perfect compliment to my lean bison burgers or my chicken, black bean, quinoa burgers. They are fat free and use fat free cottage cheese instead of butter to give them that extra moistness. The recipe is inspired from this King…

Lean Bison Burgers

These lean bison burgers made with 90% lean ground bison are definitely a healthier alternative to your traditional hamburgers. Spiced up with a hint of ground cumin, coriander, and thai hot chili peppers, these burgers pack a punch when it comes to…

Fat-free Basil Pesto

This is a very simple pesto recipe that’s easy to make and freeze. It’s completely fat free and packs the full flavor of basil complemented with a lot of garlic and a hint of black pepper. I add nutritional yeast…