MUSINGS & RECIPES
RADICCHIO, ENDIVE, AND SQUASH SALAD WITH PICKLED ONION AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION
While this salad is obviously perfect for fall, itβs so good youβre going to want to eat it all year. The symphony of flavors is perfection β the bitter radicchio, sweet squash, syrupy balsamic, and sharp pickled onions work so beautifully together. And speaking of beautiful, this dish is a total show-stopper.
PICKLED RED ONION
Healthy food doesnβt have to be boring. It also doesnβt have to require complicated recipes or hard work. Pickled onions are a perfect example of a simple ingredient that elevates a dish without any real effort. It works perfectly in a salad, on tacos, or as a way to breathe new life into a kitchen sink bowl of leftovers.
ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Cucumbers can be kind of tasteless. Not with this recipe! This Asian cucumber salad is bursting with flavor, and the best part it, itβs super simple and easy to make.
UMAMI GREEN BEANS
At 4Q Method, we believe eating to lose weight shouldnβt be boring, but green beans can be a boring vegetable. So, weβve given them a makeover with this recipe to amp up the flavor without amping up the calories. (I know - we donβt really use that word here, but itβs true!)
These green beans are bursting with umami from the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Even if youβre not a fan of green beans, you will be after you try this β trust us!
GUACAMOLE
Everyone loves guac, and at 4Q we are no exception. Itβs the perfect healthy fat to add to any meal or snack. Think eggs, tacos, sandwiches, salads, cruditΓ© β it truly goes with everything.
And while we may be biased, our guacamole is next level thanks to a surprise ingredientβ¦
VEGAN CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
This cheesy broccoli soup is just as delicious and comforting as your traditional cheesy broccoli soup, but without the potatoes or cheese, and you would never know the difference! While there is nothing wrong with potatoes or cheese, they tend to get lost in a soup where everything gets blended together. Weβd rather eat our fat and starch by enjoying a grilled cheese on the side!
ROSEMARY AND SEA SALT SMASHED POTATOES
Smashed potatoes are such an under-represented preparation of the potato, so weβre going to give it the spotlight it deserves with this delicious and simple recipe that is sure to please any crowd!
CURRY QUINOA CONFETTI
This is a healthy, gluten free, vegan side dish that is full of fiber, protein, and healthy fat! It is not only nutritious, but is a real crowd-please and can be made in under 30 minutes!