Ditch the Bread Crumbs for These Healthy Alternatives

Monday, May 9, 2016

A juicy piece of meat or fish with a nice crispy crust is always a good idea, but it seems that bread crumbs have a monopoly on the crust game. Try one of these healthy alternatives and open a whole new world of crunchy crusts! 

The most basic recipe for getting the perfect crust on a piece of meat is simple. First, place flour in a shallow bowl. Next, whisk an egg and a dash of water in a second bowl. Last, place your crust-of-choice in a third bowl. Work in an assembly line to dip your meat in the flour, then the egg, then the crust and transfer straight to a hot pan. Voila!

Now that we have the basics down, let's choose the crust:

Nuts

Grind these bad boys up and go nuts! We love a pecan crust using Cleveland Organic Pecans, but almonds work great too!

Popcorn

It's not just for munching! Popcorn makes a savory, crunchy crust! Just smash it up. Try it for yourself in this week's Popcorn Crusted Chicken Breasts featuring popcorn from our newest vendor, 26th & Popped! 

Lentils

These little morsels are great for a protein-packed crust. Simply grin them up and you're ready to roll! 

Coconut

Add a little sweet to your plate with a coconut crust. Both coconut flour and shredded coconut are delicious! 

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