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How we prepare food has an impact on our health. Frying protein foods could increase the risks of heart disease and stroke over time.
Instead of frying protein foods, try one of these healthier cooking methods:
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Foods that cook best with dry heat are lean cuts of beef, chicken, pork, or turkey. Seafood and tofu cook well this way too! To add extra flavor, marinate protein foods before cooking. To marinate, means to soak the protein food in seasoning in the refrigerator for a while before cooking. Keep moisture in by covering the food with foil for part of the cooking time.
Recipe ideas:
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
Breakfast Casserole
Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Salmon
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Foods cook directly underneath the heat for a short time. Fish cooks well with this method. To add extra flavor, marinate before cooking.
Recipe ideas:
Sheet Pan BBQ Meatloaf
Sheet Pan Pork Chops
Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken
Sheet Pan Fish and Vegetables
This allows the fat to drip away from the food while cooking. Lean cuts of meat cook well on the grill.
Recipe ideas:
Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
Pizza Burger Sliders
Fajita Burgers
Use beans in place of meat! Spicy Bean Burgers
The slow cooker can help the busy parent. It does all the cooking, so you don't have to. Slow cookers make it easier to cook a large batch of food. The food can be put in the freezer or used as leftovers. Slow cookers are great for making soups, casseroles, and roasts.
Recipe ideas:
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken
Slow Cooker Pork And Bean Tacos
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Food safety
Cooking protein foods to proper temperatures kills harmful bacteria. Pregnant people and young children are more likely to get sick from undercooked foods. It’s best to use a food thermometer to check the temperature of foods. It's not safe to say food is “done” by the cooking time or looking at its color. Use this chart as a guide to find safe minimum cooking temperatures.