Tag: Avocados

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Crock-Pot Black Bean Lentil Quinoa Chili 9

INGREDIENTS Red Onion – 1, chopped. Garlic Cloves – 4, minced. Red Bell Pepper – 1, chopped. Baby Carrots – 1 cup, sliced. Tomatoes – 4 cups, chopped. Black Beans – 2 (15oz) cans, rinsed and drained. Brown Lentils – 1 cup, dry. Quinoa – ½ cup, uncooked. Corn – 1 cup, frozen. Vegetable Broth […]

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Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake 2

Ingredients 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/4 cups chopped red bell pepper (1 medium) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 2 Tbsp chili powder […]

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Quick Chicken Fajitas 2

For a casual, fun get-together, set up a make-your-own-fajitas bar with the chicken filling, avocado cream, sour cream, and any other toppings you love, like pico de gallo, sliced fresh jalapeños, or crisp radish slices. The recipe serves 4, but you can easily double it to feed a larger crowd. For a quick, easy side, combine […]

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Seared Tuna with Avocado Salsa 9

Before you sear the tuna, be sure to get the pan screaming hot–this gives you a deep crust without overcooking the interior. Look for yellowfin tuna caught using the troll or pole-and-line technique. Ingredients 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice […]

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Avocado-and-Pea Salmon Tartines 15

This recipe delivers a double dose of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, from both salmon and avocado, plus 40% of your daily fiber goal. Smoked salmon is delightfully salty with a velvety smooth texture, making it a flavorful compliment to mellow avocado. Be sure to look for salmon that’s labeled “wild Alaskan.” That way you can be […]

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Avocado-and-Pea Salmon Tartines

This recipe delivers a double dose of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, from both salmon and avocado, plus 40% of your daily fiber goal. Smoked salmon is delightfully salty with a velvety smooth texture, making it a flavorful compliment to mellow avocado. Be sure to look for salmon that’s labeled “wild Alaskan.” That way you can be […]

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Can Eating Avocados Help Prevent Breast Cancer?

Sixty percent of Americans claim they have avocados on their   list. Odds are, you probably do too! But did you know that avocados may also be protective against reproductive cancers like breast cancer as well? Avocatin B and Carotenoids in Avocados Fight Cancer Avocados have dozens of benefits for health, not the least of […]

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Avocado-and-Pea Salmon Tartines

This recipe delivers a double dose of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, from both salmon and avocado, plus 40% of your daily fiber goal. Smoked salmon is delightfully salty with a velvety smooth texture, making it a flavorful compliment to mellow avocado. Be sure to look for salmon that’s labeled “wild Alaskan.” That way you can be […]

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Quick Chicken Fajitas

For a casual, fun get-together, set up a make-your-own-fajitas bar with the chicken filling, avocado cream, sour cream, and any other toppings you love, like pico de gallo, sliced fresh jalapeños, or crisp radish slices. The recipe serves 4, but you can easily double it to feed a larger crowd. For a quick, easy side, combine […]

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Escape to Hawaii With a Tuna Poke, Mango, and Avocado Bowl

Find fresh or frozen wakame seaweed at Asian markets. You can also use fresh or frozen premixed seaweed salad. The tuna and avocado make this dish a potassium powerhouse. Serve atop brown rice, if you like. Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 pound sushi-grade yellowfin tuna, cut into 1/2 -in. […]