The smallest details can make a big impact – and this is especially true with food! We’re Getting the Skinny with Molly on a few chef tips and tricks to add visual interest, superfood-nutrition and crunch to any dish!
Think beyond croutons or candied nuts: These 5 ingredients immediately add an interesting twist to any dish. Sprinkle atop salads, soups, roasted vegetables, even seafood, pork or chicken.
Pomegranate Seeds | available frozen + in produce section at stores from Walmart to Whole Foods
- Per ¼ cup: 40 calories, 0 sodium, 10 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 7 grams sugar
- Add bonus: Naturally anti-inflammatory, pomegranate seeds are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and Also shown to help protect against certain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease.
Kale Chips
- Per ½ ounce (approx ¼ cup): 70 calories, 100 mg sodium, 6 grams carbohydrate, 1.5 fiber, 1.5 grams sugar, 3 grams protein
- Rich in antioxidants. Excellent source of vitamins A, C and K. Raw + vegan, which maintains their natural enzymes.
Pepitas | pumpkin seeds, plain or roasted
- Per 2 tablespoons: 80 calories, 0 sodium, 1.5 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 0 sugar, 4 grams protein
- Good source of antioxidants, and minerals like iron and magnesium
Dried Onions | Asian Markets
- Per ¼ ounce (about ¼ cup): 8 calories, 0 sodium, 2 grams carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 0 sugar
- Very low in carbs + calories, plus compounds in onions are linked to health benefits including reduced risk of several types of cancer, improving mood, and healthy skin and hair.
Flash-Fried Garlic | Asian Markets
- Two ingredients: Garlic and oil
- Per tablespoon: 10 calories, 0 sodium, 1 gram carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 1 gram sugar
- Very low in carbs + calories, plus compounds in garlic are linked to lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol.
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