Fitness House

08/12/2022

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Ingredients
2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks

1 teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

½ tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Directions
Pat tuna steaks dry and season on both sides with salt and cayenne pepper.

Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and pepper corns; cook until peppercorns soften and pop, about 5 minutes.

Gently place seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes per side.

Slice tuna into 1/4-inch thick slices to serve.

06/12/2022

Arrabbiata Sauce
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes

⅜ cup red wine

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, sugar, basil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.

Stir in parsley. Ladle sauce over hot cooked pasta of your choice.

05/12/2022

02/12/2022

Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops
Ingredients
4 boneless pork chops, about 1"-thick
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Directions

Step 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, then coat both sides with oil.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Coat both sides of pork chops with Parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere.
Step 3
In an air-fryer basket, arrange pork chops in a single layer. Cook at 375°, flipping halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork chop registers 145°, about 9 minutes.
Step 4
Let pork chops rest about 10 minutes before serving.

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14/11/2022

Baked Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
FOR TURKEY BURGERS
1 lb. ground turkey
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 small shallot, minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground mustard
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
FOR SERVING
Hamburger buns
Spicy mayonnaise
Butterhead lettuce
Red onion, thinly sliced
Avocado, sliced

Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey and remaining ingredients. Season with salt, pepper, and pinch of red pepper flakes and mix until just combined. Form into 4 patties about 3” wide and place on prepared baking sheet. Mixture may be wet and it’s helpful to wet your hands to form into a patty. Once on the baking sheet, you can flatten the patty more.
Step 2
Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°.
Step 3
Serve on buns with desired toppings.

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10/11/2022

Edamame & Veggie Rice Bowl
IngredientsIngredient Checklist

½ cup cooked brown rice (see associated recipes)

1 cup roasted vegetables (see associated recipes)

¼ cup edamame

¼ avocado, diced

2 tablespoons sliced scallions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette (see associated recipes)
DirectionsInstructions Checklist
Step 1
Arrange rice, veggies, edamame and avocado in a 4-cup sealable container or bowl. Top with scallions and cilantro. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving.

08/11/2022

Traditional Greek Tahini Dip

IngredientsIngredient Checklist

½ cup tahini

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish

1 clove garlic, crushed

¼ teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
DirectionsInstructions Checklist
Step 1
Combine tahini, lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth. With the motor running, add water in a thin stream until the mixture is pale and smooth. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with parsley. Garnish with sesame seeds and more oil, if desired.

05/11/2022

Carrot Cake Energy Bites

IngredientsIngredient Checklist

1 cup pitted dates

½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

¼ cup chopped pecans

¼ cup chia seeds

2 medium carrots (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon salt

Pinch of ground pepper
DirectionsInstructions Checklist
Step 1
Combine dates, oats, pecans, and chia seeds in a food processor; pulse until well combined and chopped.

Step 2
Add carrots, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper; process until all ingredients are well chopped and a paste begins to form.

Step 3
Roll the mixture into balls using a scant 1 Tbsp. each.