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!

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.

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!