BREAKFAST AVOCADO TOAST
Ingredients:
1 piece of toast (recommend Ezekiel/sprouted/whole grain/whole protein)
1/4 avocado
Few drops of lemon juice
Smoked paprika
Fresh ground pepper
Directions:
Spread avocado on toast, sprinkle with lemon, pepper, and paprika.
Notes:
*Add a sliced hard boiled egg for additional protein.
Cooking for yourself and those you love should be easy and fun! These recipes are just that, plus healthy and inexpensive. Are your kids picky eaters? Are you vegetarian and your partner is a conscientious-carnivore? Are you pressed for time or money? No problem! No fancy ingredients or extensive preparation here, just wholesome, delicious food that appeals to everyone. Measurements are approximate, and recipes can easily be made vegetarian or not, kid-friendly or super-spicy. Enjoy!
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
BREAKFAST PIZZA
BREAKFAST PIZZA
Ingredients:
1 piece toast (recommend Ezekiel or other whole grain/sprouted/whole protein bread)
1 tomato, sliced
2-3 Tbsp. non-fat ricotta cheese
Few fresh basil leaves
Olive oil
Fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Spread with ricotta.
2. Sprinkle with pepper and olive oil.
3. Layer on one sliced tomato and a few torn basil leaves. Voila!
Ingredients:
1 piece toast (recommend Ezekiel or other whole grain/sprouted/whole protein bread)
1 tomato, sliced
2-3 Tbsp. non-fat ricotta cheese
Few fresh basil leaves
Olive oil
Fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Spread with ricotta.
2. Sprinkle with pepper and olive oil.
3. Layer on one sliced tomato and a few torn basil leaves. Voila!
SPICY VEGAN MEXICAN SCRAMBLE
SPICY VEGAN MEXICAN SCRAMBLE
Ingredients:
1 yellow squash, diced
1/4 white onion, diced
Few Tbsp. olive oil
Garlic powder, to taste
1 tsp. coriander
2 Tbsp. dried cilantro
Sprinkle chili powder
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 can corn kernels, drained
1 can black beans, drained
2 tomatoes, diced
Spinach (1/2 bag, or two handfuls)
Tortilla chips
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/2 jalapeno, diced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions:
1. Sautee squash and onion in olive oil for 3-5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cilantro, coriander, and chili powder.
3. Douse with lime juice and add stir in corn, beans and tomato and cook for a few more minutes.
4. Add spinach, turn off heat, stir until spinach is wilted.
5. Serve over brown rice, topped with crumbled tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro and jalapeno.
Notes:
*Leave out jalapeno if you're feeding kidlets, and consider sprinkling with shredded cheese or vegan cheese.
Ingredients:
1 yellow squash, diced
1/4 white onion, diced
Few Tbsp. olive oil
Garlic powder, to taste
1 tsp. coriander
2 Tbsp. dried cilantro
Sprinkle chili powder
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 can corn kernels, drained
1 can black beans, drained
2 tomatoes, diced
Spinach (1/2 bag, or two handfuls)
Tortilla chips
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/2 jalapeno, diced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions:
1. Sautee squash and onion in olive oil for 3-5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cilantro, coriander, and chili powder.
3. Douse with lime juice and add stir in corn, beans and tomato and cook for a few more minutes.
4. Add spinach, turn off heat, stir until spinach is wilted.
5. Serve over brown rice, topped with crumbled tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro and jalapeno.
Notes:
*Leave out jalapeno if you're feeding kidlets, and consider sprinkling with shredded cheese or vegan cheese.