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Spicy Grilled Okra

Spicy Grilled Okra

Grilled okra is crunchy and can be flavored with any spice blend. Save the excess spice blend to use on other vegetables or meats. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: BBQ Spice Blend- 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ 

Zachos

Zachos

These are my version of nachos.  I made a variety of zachos (zucchini nachos) by using guacamole, salsa, Pepper Jack cheese, Colby Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese. Ingredients: 1 zucchini sliced into ¼ inch slices Olive oil spray Guacamole, salsa, queso Sliced cheese (Pepper Jack 

Guacamole Cheesy Chicken

Guacamole Cheesy Chicken

If you like guacamole and cheese you will love this simple and delicious dinner.  You can prepare this in minutes and customize to keep your family happy by using different cheeses and sauces (guacamole, salsa).

Ingredients:

4-6 thin chicken breasts

¼ teaspoon chipotle lime seasoning

1 cup prepared guacamole

Olive oil spray

Cheese slices (Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, Cheddar, etc…)

Directions:

  1. Spray a large pan with olive oil spray.  Heat to medium.  Add the chicken.  Spray chicken with olive oil spray.  Sprinkle chipotle lime seasoning over the chicken. 
  2. Cook 5 minutes per side until chicken is just cooked.
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray.
  4. Transfer chicken to the baking sheet.
  5. Top chicken with guacamole (or salsa) spreading to the edges of the chicken. 
  6. Add a slice of cheese (cut to cover the chicken breast).
  7. Broil 5 minutes on high.
  8. Enjoy!
Before broiling the cheese
Cheesy Guacamole Chicken
Rutabaga Chili Cheese Fries

Rutabaga Chili Cheese Fries

This tastes like a decadent and indulgent meal, but it is actually extremely healthy.  If you like chili, cheese, and fries then you will love this meal. I cooked the chili in the crock pot, but you can cook it in a Dutch oven too.  

Shrimp with Vegetable Noodle Salad

Shrimp with Vegetable Noodle Salad

The sweet and salty dressing in this veggie loaded salad is sure to make you smile.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 pounds shrimp peeled and devined Marinade/Dresssing- 3 tablespoons fish sauce ¼ cup lime juice and zest from 2 limes ¼ cup extra 

Strawberry Avocado Muffins with All Bran Streusel

Strawberry Avocado Muffins with All Bran Streusel

These muffins are light, moist, and topped with a healthy sweet and crunchy streusel.  You can substitute the strawberries for blueberries or any other fruit you desire. 

Ingredients:

Muffins-

1 cup almond flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 fresh avocado peeled

1 ripe banana

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups diced strawberries

Topping-

1 cup all bran cereal

¼ cup pecans

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons lite maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tins with baking spray or line with liners.
  2. Beat avocado, banana, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl on medium until smooth.
  3. Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Mix on medium.  Scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. Add diced strawberries.  Fold the strawberries in.
  5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.
  6. Add all bran cereal, pecans, and brown sugar to a food processor.  Drizzle the maple syrup around the processor.  Quickly pulse to chop and mix. 
  7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the bran mixture on the top of each muffin.
  8. Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  10. Store in an air-tight container.  I usually refrigerate my muffins to keep them fresh.
Banana Coconut Energy Balls

Banana Coconut Energy Balls

These are the perfect treat after a hard workout or whenever you need a quick protein boost.  The sweetness from the banana chips and coconut pair wonderfully in these simple energy balls. Ingredients: ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup old fashioned oats ½ cup 

Zucchini Pizza with Basil Pesto, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Vegetables

Zucchini Pizza with Basil Pesto, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Vegetables

This pizza is packed with flavor and loaded with vegetables and nutrients!  The goat cheese adds creaminess on top of the basil pesto.  I used pesto I made using basil from the garden, but you can use any pesto you enjoy. Ingredients: Zucchini Pizza Crust- 

Black Bean Hummus

Black Bean Hummus

This may not be the most attractive hummus I have ever made, but it tastes great if you are in the mood for a southwestern hummus.

Ingredients:

1 can reduced sodium black beans

1 garlic clove

2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest from ½ lemon

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon cumin

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor.  Pulse to mix scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy.  Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. 
Buffalo Hummus

Buffalo Hummus

Hummus is my favorite vegetable dip and lately I have been having a blast experimenting with different recipes.  You can make this as spicy as you want and it tastes amazing with fresh vegetables. Ingredients: 1 can reduced sodium chickpeas rinsed and drained ¼ cup