1 Food 5 Ways: Anchovies

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Flavor Your Veggies

Stove-cooked anchovies dissolve and create a powerful flavor. Add a few whole, rinsed anchovies to a pan over medium heat with garlic, olive oil, and a large squeeze of lemon. Once they’ve dissolved, throw in chopped veggies and sauté. Use as a side dish, or mix with whole-wheat pasta.SEE ALSO: Ultimate Starter’s Guide: The Meal Plan

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Dress Your Salad

Make a healthy Caesar salad dressing by adding the following ingredients into a high-powered blender: 2 rinsed anchovies, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 1⁄4 cup olive oil,  2 garlic cloves, and a dash of hot sauce.

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Toss Into A Pesto

Blend 4 to 6 drained and rinsed anchovies with 1 to 1 1⁄2 cups fresh basil, 3 garlic cloves, the juice of 1⁄2 lemon, 3⁄4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese. Add 1 cup baby kale and 2 tbsp water. Reblend to desired consistency.SEE ALSO: 1 Food 5 Ways: Quinoa

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Straight From the Tin

While anchovies can be an acquired taste, these little fish are packed to the gills with flavor. And they’re healthy to boot. One serving of anchovies has only 60 calories and more than 8 grams of protein. You’ll also receive a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B3, calcium, and iron. Omega-3s are a healthy unsaturated fat that can help lower inflammation and ward off cardiovascular disease.

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As An Appetizer

Anchovies are a staple in many tapenades. Whip this up for an appetizer on top of sliced cucumbers or whole-grain crackers, or for your entrée use on top of grilled chicken or fish. In a food processor mix 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, 3⁄4 cup sundried tomatoes, 2 to 3 anchovies (drained and rinsed), 1 tbsp capers, 2 garlic cloves, 1⁄2 cup olive oil, 1⁄4 cup basil leaves, and crushed red pepper (or fresh black pepper). Adjust quantities to taste.

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Flavor Your Veggies

Stove-cooked anchovies dissolve and create a powerful flavor. Add a few whole, rinsed anchovies to a pan over medium heat with garlic, olive oil, and a large squeeze of lemon. Once they’ve dissolved, throw in chopped veggies and sauté. Use as a side dish, or mix with whole-wheat pasta.

SEE ALSO: Ultimate Starter’s Guide: The Meal Plan

Dress Your Salad

Make a healthy Caesar salad dressing by adding the following ingredients into a high-powered blender: 2 rinsed anchovies, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 1⁄4 cup olive oil,  2 garlic cloves, and a dash of hot sauce.

Toss Into A Pesto

Blend 4 to 6 drained and rinsed anchovies with 1 to 1 1⁄2 cups fresh basil, 3 garlic cloves, the juice of 1⁄2 lemon, 3⁄4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese. Add 1 cup baby kale and 2 tbsp water. Reblend to desired consistency.

SEE ALSO: 1 Food 5 Ways: Quinoa

Straight From the Tin

While anchovies can be an acquired taste, these little fish are packed to the gills with flavor. And they’re healthy to boot. One serving of anchovies has only 60 calories and more than 8 grams of protein. You’ll also receive a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B3, calcium, and iron. Omega-3s are a healthy unsaturated fat that can help lower inflammation and ward off cardiovascular disease.

As An Appetizer

Anchovies are a staple in many tapenades. Whip this up for an appetizer on top of sliced cucumbers or whole-grain crackers, or for your entrée use on top of grilled chicken or fish. In a food processor mix 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, 3⁄4 cup sundried tomatoes, 2 to 3 anchovies (drained and rinsed), 1 tbsp capers, 2 garlic cloves, 1⁄2 cup olive oil, 1⁄4 cup basil leaves, and crushed red pepper (or fresh black pepper). Adjust quantities to taste.