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 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.

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!

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!

Everyone loves guac, and at 4Q we are no exception. It’s the perfect healthy fat to add to any meal or snack. Think eggs, tacos, sandwiches, salads, crudité — it truly goes with everything.

And while we may be biased, our guacamole is next level thanks to a surprise ingredient…

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!

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!

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.

It’s hot chocolate season and while there are definitely worthwhile indulgent varieties out there, here’s a recipe so you you can whip up at home as part of your after dinner treat any night of the week!

We recommend sipping on it wearing a cozy robe, curled up on your couch, watching your favorite holiday movie. Trust us, it tastes even better that way!

This oatmeal recipe is not only super creamy and delicious, but it is full of fiber, healthy fat, and protein so it will fuel you for the day ahead. Just be sure to make a big batch because the whole family is going to want!