5 Healthy Recipes for Baked Food in Parchment
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Prepare healthy, flavorful meals in parchment envelopes: no extra grease or dirty dishes.
Healthy food + minimal cleaning
Cooking in parchment paper may seem like a fancy French technique reserved for a fancy dinner party. While you'll certainly impress your guests by opening the steaming envelopes at the table, this classic method is incredibly simple to prepare (and cleanup is minimal). Best of all, these dishes are healthier because they're steamed, eliminating the need for added fat to prevent ingredients from sticking. Try one of these recipes today; after dinner, all you have to do is throw away the used parchment.
Cod in parchment with tomato and basil salsa
Baking fresh cod in a neat parchment envelope produces incredibly tender fish fillets. You can use any vegetables and aromatics you have on hand; juicy cherry tomatoes, briny capers, fresh basil, and lemon juice are always a winning combination.
Recipe: Cod in parchment with tomato and basil salsa
Shrimp and lemongrass noodles in coconut milk on parchment paper
When tender shrimp and noodles are cooked in parchment paper with aromatic coconut, curry, and lemongrass, the dish is delicious without excess fat or salt. Cut open the paper and enjoy the wonderful steaming aroma.
Recipe: Shrimp and lemongrass noodles in coconut milk on parchment paper
Clams with kale and chorizo sausage in parchment
The shellfish are naturally salty, and the chorizo also contains salt, so this simple dish requires no salting. The cabbage and beans are infused with the juices released during roasting, and a small amount of dry wine adds a bright note, complementing the dish's flavor.
Recipe: Clams with kale and chorizo sausage in parchment
Chicken fillet with ginger and green onions in parchment
Looking for a low-fat alternative to classic breaded chicken fingers? Try a simple Asian-inspired marinade combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sambal paste. Baking chicken breasts in parchment paper with peas and shiitake mushrooms preserves the juiciness and flavor without adding excess fat and calories.
Recipe: Chicken fillet with ginger and green onions in parchment
Vegetable curry with couscous
For a hearty vegetarian meal that requires no cleanup, try this flavorful parchment-wrapped curry—it's loaded with fiber-rich vegetables and chickpeas.
Recipe: Vegetable curry with couscous
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