Posts Tagged ‘avocado’
White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad
A fast salad for slow summer days. I have several fabulous go-to salads in my repertoire, but I have yet to share one of my personal favorites with you: White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad. If you’ve got a couple cans of white beans in your pantry, you’re almost halfway there. Drain the beans and…
Read MoreOrange, Avocado and Kale Quinoa Salad
So. Many. Good. Things. Not a lot of people realize this, but winter is actually an amazing time for salads. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you don’t have access to excellent, fresh produce. In fact, things like citrus, kale, and root vegetables are at their best from December to March. Plus, there’s usually…
Read MoreStrawberry Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing
I thought I’d whip up my favorite seasonal salad today. So, without further ado, I give you this gorgeous meal that starts with a big nest of tender local arugula, which is a green I adore. It’s distinct peppery flavor balances the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly. Then creamy avocado gets added into the mix,…
Read MorePeach & Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
I don’t want to gush over this recipe, but these wraps are amazing. Light, sweet, spicy, and packed with nutrients, they are literally little lettuce-wrapped flavor bombs. They are fancy enough to impress guests as an appetizer or main course at your next dinner party, yet simple enough for a weekday meal. The best part…
Read MoreAvocado Feta Dip
This recipe is summer magic. It’s been so hot and humid in Maine (no complaints here) which has caused me to gravitate toward dishes of the no-cook variety. In the event you happen to be in the same sweaty boat, I’ve got an amazing recipe for you today that requires no cooking. It’s incredibly light…
Read MoreChilaquiles Verdes with Baked Tortilla Chips
First things first. Let’s learn how to pronounce your new favorite dish. “Chee-la-key-lays”. You got it. Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican peasant dish of fried tortillas bathed in green or red salsa (depending on the region) until tender. It was born as a clever way to revive yesterday’s tortillas and leftover salsa. Making chilaquiles from…
Read MoreAsparagus White Bean Avocado Salad
This salad is pretty glorious. First, it is a layered masterpiece in both the flavor and texture departments. The tender, slightly bitter arugula is tossed with creamy white beans, crispy roasted asparagus, peppery radish, buttery avocado, and topped with toasted pine nuts for added crunch. On the nutrition front, this salad is a winner, since…
Read MoreSweet Potato Fries with Avocado Dipping Sauce
I’m crazy for anything with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are such a versatile food that’s delicious baked, mashed or my favorite, french fries. These fries are caramelized and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and they’re loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. Because sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, they beckon to…
Read MoreTex-Mex Potato Skins
Who doesn’t love a great potato skin? So crispy and satisfying, and I’m an absolute sucker for this fresh and clean filling that’s loaded with black beans, juicy tomatoes, cilantro, green onions all spiked with lime juice, cumin, and chili powder, (which gives it a subtle kick). Truth be told, I often make this protein-packed…
Read MoreSmoky Butternut Squash Tacos with Black Beans
These tacos are on fire. I’m not sure why I haven’t made butternut squash tacos sooner because they are absolutely amazing. First and foremost, we have butternut squash tossed with smoked paprika and roasted until they develop a beautiful crisp to them. Yes, the squash is the star of this taco but there’s more. Their…
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