MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD The most delicious Mexican Quinoa Salad of all times. Healthy avocado, black beans, a boat load of cilantro and a little heat make this Mexican quinoa recipe more than complete. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1-1.5 cups vegetable stock 1/2 red onion 1 cup cooked black beans 2 tomatoes 1 cob cooked corn 2 small avocado (ripe but firm) 2 hands full cilantro leaves 1-2 red chillies 2 limes Salt [...]
This ain't your mama's Big Mac!!!! The guilt free way to enjoy your favorite hamburger. Ingredients YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS FOR THE SAUCE 1/2 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. yellow mustard 1 tbsp. ketchup 1 tbsp. pickle relish 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 lb. [...]
Harvest Chicken Casserole INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt/Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 onion, chopped 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth 6 c. cooked wild rice 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1/2 [...]
Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole Summary You can add black beans, yellow/red peppers, onions, or black olives. Substituting the tortillas with tortilla chips is another option. Make it your own! Be creative- stay healthy-and of course.... enjoy! ;) Ingredients 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (optional -chicken breast or tenders) 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream (optional [...]
Barbecue Pulled Chicken This BBQ pulled chicken recipe is a fanciful reinterpretation of pulled pork that slow-cooks chicken in lots of tangy tomato sauce. Have sliced jalapenos, sliced red onions and some sour cream on hand to top this barbecue pulled chicken, which makes a hearty main course. You can turn it into an unbelievable [...]
Spaghetti Squash & Chicken with Avocado Pesto Ingredients: – 1 (2½ pound) 2½- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded – 1 ripe avocado – 1 cup packed basil leaves – ¼ cup unsalted shelled pistachios (optional) – 2 tablespoons lemon juice – 1 clove garlic – ¾ teaspoon salt, divided – ½ teaspoon [...]
BEST SALMON MARINADE This salmon marinade can be used with the two most common cooking methods for salmon: baking and grilling. Baking is a super easy method for cooking salmon that locks in flavor and helps cook salmon evenly. Grilling adds a lot of additional flavor to salmon which is a natural benefit of cooking [...]
Taco Stuffed Avocados! INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING 1 c. black beans, cooked 1 c. canned corn (optional: frozen corn) 1 4-oz. can green chiles, divided 1 c. shredded rotisserie chicken (optional: ground beef) 1 c. shredded cheddar, plus more for topping 1 package Taco Seasoning 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, plus more for topping 3 ripe avocados FOR THE DRESSING 1 c. ranch dressing 1/4 c. lime [...]
Creamy Cheddar Quinoa with Chicken and Spinach Ingredients 1 c. quinoa 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2" pieces kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock 2 c. shredded cheddar, divided 8 oz. baby spinach, chopped 2 tbsp. chopped parsley [...]
Chicken Fajita Cauliflower Rice Bowls Because a diet without Mexican food is one we can't stick to! Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (optional- 1 lb ground turkey) 3 bell peppers, sliced 1 sweet onion, sliced 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. chili powder 2 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 24 oz. bag frozen [...]
