Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring. It also doesn’t 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.

At 4Q Method, we’re all about taking the easy way out and ordering in — even Chinese food. But sometimes it’s nice to be able to replicate the flavors of restaurant cuisine at home. That’s why we love this Beef & Veggie Stir Fry — it’s all the flavors of Chinese takeout, but with a slightly lighter feel and is so simple to make. The best part is, just like Chinese leftovers, this tastes amazing the next day right out of the fridge!

At 4Q Method, we love a really good al denté bowl of pasta at an Italian restaurant…or even better, in Italy. But for a quick non-indulgent, healthy weeknight dinner full of fiber and protein, this really hits the spot.

While this recipe calls for artichokes and spinach, feel free to load it up with any vegetables you have on hand. Roasted or sautéed vegetables work perfectly as well, but canned artichokes and spinach just take less time, which is what makes this dish so simple to prepare. And not only do the vegetables add delicious flavor and texture, they also make this a perfectly balanced 4Q meal all in one bowl.

This salmon salad is truly next level.

It’s a rendition of our beloved Mayo-Free Tuna Salad — full of flavor, zero mayo, so light and so delicious. Because salmon naturally has more fat than dry tuna, we’ve reduced the amount of oil and because dill goes so perfectly with salmon, we’ve added that in for some extra flavor. And while this recipe calls for fresh baked salmon, canned salmon should work just fine.

Paired with a salad, crudité, crackers, or a sandwich, this recipe is sure to be a favorite for everyone who tastes it!

Cucumbers can be kind of tasteless. Not with this recipe! This Asian cucumber salad is bursting with flavor, and the best part it, it’s super simple and easy to make.

Most of the teriyaki salmon or Asian glazed salmon recipes out there are full of sugar or honey, turning an otherwise healthy dish into a source of unnecessary added sugar.

This recipe still gives you a perfect hint of sweetness to balance out the umami flavors without going overboard. And because we’ve drastically cut down on the honey, you can feel great about adding this dish to your regular recipe repertoire week after week.

At 4Q Method, we believe eating to lose weight shouldn’t be boring, but green beans can be a boring vegetable. So, we’ve given them a makeover with this recipe to amp up the flavor without amping up the calories. (I know - we don’t really use that word here, but it’s true!)

These green beans are bursting with umami from the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Even if you’re not a fan of green beans, you will be after you try this — trust us!

While most other spaghetti squash casseroles are low in carbs, they are often loaded with cheese, which significantly drives up the fat. Our secret ingredient gives this dish the same creamy, cheesy consistency as ricotta, but with less than half the fat and more than double the protein! This recipe strikes the perfect balance of protein, fat, and vegetables, making it a perfect meal in and of itself!

Fried chicken tenders may be delicious, but these Pecan Crusted Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders are next level! The bonus is that they have zero refined starch, are baked (not fried!) and are full of protein, healthy fat, and even some fiber. And while they are totally kid-friendly, they’d be a crowd pleaser at any adult dinner party!

What would autumn be without a pumpkin-flavored breakfast? Enter, the 4Q Pumpkin Overnight Oats. Just as delicious, nutritious, and satisfying as our regular overnight oats, but with a twist to give it all the cozy fall vibes.

Most store-bought or restaurant tatziki recipes will call for full-fat Greek yogurt, and while we are not at all fat-phobic, at 4Q Method we believe that if a swap can be made low-fat and taste just as good, better to save your fat intake for something more worthwhile — like the creamy feta and olives in your Greek salad. So we created this version that is so full of flavor and texture, you won’t even notice the difference!

Breakfast tacos are a delicious way to start the day, but they can often be overloaded with fats and starch, leaving you weighed down and lethargic. Our 4Q version has got the perfect balance of protein, fat, and starch to keep energized and fueled all morning long!

Braised chicken is such an underrated comfort food, and this dish is the perfect way to incorporate it into your winter dinner repertoire when you’re looking for something cozy to make. And while you’re more likely to make this during the colder months, it is still light enough to make in the spring and summer if you’re craving some tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken.

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. We’d rather eat our fat and starch by enjoying a grilled cheese on the side!

As you know, at 4Q we are all about subbing fresh fruit for sugar-filled jam, but if you’re missing the feeling of spreading some jam on your toast, this is the recipe for you! This blueberry jam has a delicious jammy flavor and texture without any of the sugar that you get in the store-bought varieties.

And while recipe works great with frozen blueberries, you can also use fresh berries — just make sure they’re soft and sweet so you end up with a sweet and juicy end product!

Smashed potatoes are such an under-represented preparation of the potato, so we’re going to give it the spotlight it deserves with this delicious and simple recipe that is sure to please any crowd!

The yogurt parfait is a favorite breakfast among 4Q Method clients because it makes for an easy assembly and serve, grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings — and let’s be real, most mornings are busy!

It is also delicious and versatile, so you can adjust it to suit your preferences. In fact, below is more of a guide than a strict recipe, so you can build it out exactly the way you want to.

If you’re looking for a comforting dish to make your whole house smell insanely delicious, then this lamb stew is for you! It is full of warm aromatics that you will start salivating before you even sit down to the dinner table.

The best part is that this recipe is so simple and yet with just a few interesting ingredients, takes on flavors that you might not usually find in your typical weeknight meal. It will taste like you’ve been slaving for hours!