Sara - Nutrient Matters
26 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Classic Shepherd's Pie
A hearty, comforting classic Shepherd's Pie made with seasoned ground beef, sweet carrots, peas, and a rich, buttery mashed potato topping. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe balances savory flavors with a crisp, golden crust.
Beef Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)
A quick and flavorful Japanese-inspired beef yakisoba stir‑fry. Thinly sliced steak is tenderized, marinated, and combined with crisp vegetables, noodles, and a savory yakisoba sauce. Finished with sesame oil, sesame seeds, mayo and nori for authentic umami and texture.
Feta pasta with a twist
A bright Mediterranean‑inspired pasta tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, tangy feta, creamy ricotta, fresh basil and Parmesan, served alongside crispy air‑fried chicken thighs seasoned with lemon and dried herbs. Quick, nutritious, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings 🍗 🧄
Crispy air‑fried chicken wings tossed in a rich garlic‑parmesan sauce. Inspired by the classic Buffalo Wild Wings flavor, this healthier version uses avocado oil, Old Bay seasoning, and a tangy mayo‑based sauce. Perfect for game night, parties, or a quick protein‑packed snack.
Possibly the most underrated pasta sauce is rose
A velvety rosé sauce tossed with al‑dente pasta and topped with a golden, crispy chicken cutlet. This Italian‑inspired main course balances creamy, tangy, and savory flavors, finished with fresh basil and Pecorino Romano.
This is basically a better Cacio e pepe
A balanced yet indulgent dinner featuring juicy lemon‑paprika marinated chicken thighs, blanched rapini tossed with al‑dente pasta, and a silky Pecorino Romano sauce. Quick enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
If you have a rotisserie chicken make this for dinner
A creamy, mildly spicy white chicken enchilada recipe that uses rotisserie chicken, roasted jalapeños, and a silky sour‑cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner that the whole family will devour.
A dinner that doesn’t require your entire spice cabinet
A quick, flavorful dinner using an air fryer: chicken thighs marinated in lemon, smoked paprika, garlic and olive oil, cooked atop crispy seasoned potatoes, served with steamed broccoli. Perfect for a nutritious, low‑effort weeknight meal.
This is the one recipe I can’t live without
A quick, healthy Japanese‑inspired dinner featuring salmon glazed with a sweet‑savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice and crisp steamed broccoli. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with protein and nutrients.
When you want fish tacos without deep frying
Lightly seared cod tacos topped with a bright mango‑jalapeño salsa and a creamy sriracha mayo. This quick, shallow‑fried version avoids the mess of deep‑frying while delivering bold Mexican‑inspired flavors.
This is the secret to crispy pizza at home
Learn how to create a restaurant‑quality crispy‑bottom pizza at home using a mesh baking tray and a simple oil‑based sauce. This step‑by‑step guide from Sara of Nutrient Matters walks you through making the dough, a quick sauce, and assembling three cheeses for a golden, crunchy crust in just 8‑10 minutes of bake time.
When you want tacos without the mess of frying
Lightly pan‑fried haddock (or cod) tacos served with a bright mango‑bell pepper salsa and a creamy sriracha‑lime mayo. A quick, low‑mess alternative to deep‑fried fish tacos that packs fresh flavors and healthy fats.
This is the only way I can enjoy my burgers
A juicy, crispy‑edge smash burger with melty cheddar, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and a tangy homemade sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or weekend lunch.
Everyone should know how to make this classic
A classic Japanese‑style teriyaki chicken made with bone‑in, skin‑on thighs that stay juicy inside a crisp skin. The chicken is air‑fried for a healthier finish, brushed with a reduced teriyaki glaze, and served over fluffy jasmine rice with blanched broccoli and a quick cucumber salad. Perfect for a balanced weeknight dinner.
This is the only right way to make a taco
A fun twist on the classic taco that combines a soft tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, then wrapped in a crunchy hard shell. The cheese acts as a glue, keeping the taco together for a perfect bite every time.
All I could think about when Turkish pasta went viral was Macarona bi Laban
A comforting Turkish pasta dish that blends al dente pasta with a tangy garlicky yogurt sauce, spiced ground beef, toasted pine nuts, and a buttery smoked‑paprika drizzle. Inspired by the viral Turkish pasta trend, this version adds protein and depth while staying quick enough for a weeknight dinner.
Chicken pot pie 🥧
A comforting, creamy chicken pot pie made with air‑fried chicken, buttery vegetables, and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe combines a flavorful filling with a golden crust, all explained step‑by‑step by Sara from Nutrient Matters.
There is no better meal than this one
A simple, nutritious one‑pan dinner of ghee‑marinated chicken thighs roasted over baby potatoes, served with a bright cucumber‑tomato salad dressed in olive oil, lemon, and pomegranate molasses. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor and nutrients.
Spinach & lentil curry 🍛
A cheap, nutritious, and flavorful Indian‑inspired spinach and lentil curry that’s perfect for a quick dinner. Soft lentils, aromatic spices, fresh tomatoes, and wilted spinach come together in a bright lemon‑finished sauce, served with toasted naan.
This dinner always saves me from ordering take out
A fast, flavorful ramen bowl that combines curry‑spiced noodles, a silky egg‑yolk sauce, and tender sliced steak. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe uses a packaged curry ramen base, fresh garlic, sesame oil, and a splash of lime for brightness. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
When you crave a taco just make a Crunchwrap supreme
A homemade version of the fast‑food favorite Crunch Wrap Supreme. Seasoned ground‑beef filling simmered in a tangy tomato‑spice broth, paired with a bright lime‑mayonnaise, shredded cheese and a crunchy tostada shell, all folded into a warm flour tortilla and toasted to golden crispness.
Lazy roast potatoes
A low‑effort, high‑flavor oven‑baked potato side that looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Quartered yellow potatoes are boiled until tender, tossed with a garlic‑butter‑Pecorino mixture, then baked until golden and crispy. Finished with fresh chives, this dish is perfect for family dinners or meal‑prep.
When you want chicken wings In 20 minutes
These sweet and spicy soy chicken wings are marinated in a quick soy‑brown‑sugar glaze, then crisped to perfection in an air fryer (or deep‑fried for extra crunch). The recipe takes about 20 minutes of active work and yields flavorful, golden wings that are perfect for a snack or appetizer.
This is my go to dish when I’m hosting
A crowd‑pleasing whole chicken that’s butterflied, marinated in a sweet‑tangy honey Dijon mixture, roasted to crispy perfection, and served with a rich homemade gravy. Perfect for dinner parties, Sunday meals, or any time you need a show‑stopping main.
When I’m too lazy to make dinner
A quick, Mediterranean‑inspired snack perfect for a solo "girl dinner". Creamy feta mixed with tangy sun‑dried tomatoes, fresh basil and a drizzle of honey are folded into a crisp tortilla pocket and air‑fried to golden perfection.
This marinade only takes 6 ingredients
A quick, flavorful Asian‑inspired chicken thigh recipe that uses only six core ingredients for the marinade and a simple sesame‑lime glaze. The chicken is marinated, air‑fried to juicy perfection, brushed with a sweet‑savory glaze, and finished with sesame seeds and green onions. Ready in under 30 minutes of active work.