Tag: avocado

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Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

Ingredients 3 tablespoons salsa verde, such as Frontera brand 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 cups mesclun or other salad greens 8 blue corn tortilla chips, broken into large pieces ½ cup canned red kidney beans, rinsed ¼ avocado, sliced 1 large egg […]

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Vegetable Omelets

Enjoy this veggie omelet for breakfast or dinner. Pair it with potatoes or slice of toast for a complete meal. Ingredients ½ cup no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, well drained ½ cup cucumber, chopped and seeded ½ cup chopped yellow summer squash ½ ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped 2 eggs 1 […]

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Taco Lettuce Wraps

Don’t limit yourself to lettuce for this low-carb, gluten-free taco lettuce wrap recipe—any fresh green sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling works. Ingredients 8 small iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves or 4 large, cut in half crosswise 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean ground beef ¼ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons prepared […]

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Egg in a Hole” Peppers with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients 2 bell peppers, any color 1 avocado, diced ½ cup diced red onion 1 jalapeño pepper, minced ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced Juice of 1 lime ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 8 large eggs ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided Directions Slice […]

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Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

Ingredients 3 tablespoons salsa verde, such as Frontera brand 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 cups mesclun or other salad greens 8 blue corn tortilla chips, broken into large pieces ½ cup canned red kidney beans, rinsed ¼ avocado, sliced 1 large egg […]

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toasted cocktail

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado, pitted   2 teaspoons lemon juice   1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon   24 toasted cocktail-size slices pumpernickel bread or melba toasts   2 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 24 pieces   1 teaspoon coarse Maldon sea salt   Fresh tarragon sprigs, capers, sliced cornichons or olives, poppy or sesame seeds, […]

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Zesty Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl

Ingredients 1 pound diced peeled sweet potatoes (about 3 cups) 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon chili powder, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 large red bell pepper, quartered 1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds, chopped 2 teaspoons grated lime rind, divided 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lime […]

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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon low-fat milk Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided ¼ avocado, sliced 1 ounce smoked salmon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil T Directions Beat eggs with milk and salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium […]

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Quick Sesame Gochujang Noodles

Ingredients 8 ounces dry noodles (udon, wheat, etc.) ½-2 teaspoons Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 4-6 cloves garlic, pressed 4 scallions, greens only 2 teaspoons EACH: sesame oil AND sugar 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste 2 tablespoons high-heat oil (such as avocado) 1 tablespoon tahini paste 2 tablespoons EACH: rice vinegar AND soy sauce Soft boiled eggs, […]

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Avocado Crispbreads with Everything Bagel Seasoning

INGREDIENTS 4 Finn Crisp Thin Rye Crispbreads 1 small ripe avocado 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning 1 lemon wedge 2 radishes, thinly sliced Fresh dill, or other fresh herbs you have in your fridge HOW TO MAKE IT Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Slice it thinly and layer on top of each crispbread. […]