A light creamy guacamole that even picky eaters will love! Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados*2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro1/4 cup minced red onion1/2 teaspoon saltSeveral shakes of Tapatio or your favorite hot sauce1/2 cup sour cream Instructions: 1. Slice open avocados, remove… Read more »
Thin-sliced grilled steak and grilled stir-fry veggies, tossed together with Romaine lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and feta cheese for a flavor-rich and filling salad! Yield: 4-6 servings (as a main dish) Ingredients: 8 cups bite-size broccoli florets1 large red onion1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons (about 4… Read more »
Crisp-tender grilled bell pepper halves, stuffed with a delicious Chicken Santa Fe rice and shredded Mexican cheese blend Yield: 8 stuffed pepper halves Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved with stems and seeds removedOlive oil 1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced fresh tomato1/4 cup chopped… Read more »
A delicious and healthy strawberry smoothie with spinach! Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup milk1 large handful of fresh spinach leaves (about 3oz.)1 tablespoon sugar or xylitol (optional)*1 small banana (optional)**6-8 frozen strawberriesWhipped cream, for serving (optional) Instructions: 1. Whirl milk, spinach, and sweetener in blender on high until foamy and… Read more »
Yield: 7-8 cups of salsa Ingredients: 1 large ripe peach1 large ripe mango3 medium-size tomatoes1/2 sweet onion1/2 green, red, or yellow bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons (or more) minced fresh Jalapeno pepper1/2 cup (or more) freshly chopped cilantro1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar Instructions: 1…. Read more »
A creamy soft cheese made from kefir or yogurt. Easy to make and a perfect substitute for sour cream, cream cheese, and more! Yield: Varies Ingredients: 8 cups (or more) homemade kefir or homemade yogurt Supplies needed: StrainerBowlCheesecloth or thin dish towel Instructions: 1. Place your strainer in the bowl…. Read more »
Quick and easy homemade refried beans! These beans are soft, flavorful, and good enough to eat all by themselves! Yield: about 2 cups Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pinto beans*2 tablespoons oil1 small clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin~1/2 cup water, as neededSalt, to… Read more »
Cauliflower Carrot Herb Mash 1 head of cauliflower, washed, and cut into florets 3 to 4 small to medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste… Read more »
Ingredients: • 1 Cauliflower head, grated into “rice” over the coarse side of a grater. • 1 Onion, finely chopped. • 2-3 cloves of Garlic, minced. • 2 tbsp chopped Parsley. • 1 tbsp Chili Flakes. • Salt and crushed Black Pepper. • 3 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil. Instructions:… Read more »
Sliced banana, spread nut butter on outside, roll in chia seeds, coconut, crushed pretzels, or walnuts. Serve.
