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Tag: Avocado

  • Taco Tuesday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Let’s celebrate Taco Tuesday the healthy way! Have you ever tried textured vegetable protein (TVP)? This recipe is an opportunity to try! TVP is similar to taco-seasoned meat, and when bold spices and vegetables are added, these soy crumbles pop! Plant-Based Taco Bowl Ingredients 1 1/2 cup TVP (textured vegetable…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week I’ve been on a quinoa kick recently! A healthy and quick meal prep I often do each Sunday evening is boil a couple cups of tricolor quinoa to add to my vegan bowls for my weekly dinners. Quinoa has the texture and ‘feel’ of rice and is a good source of…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Southwestern Avocado-Bell Pepper Quiche Cups Ingredients Non-stick Cooking Spray of choice (4) large Eggs 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (fat-free, plain unsweetened) (*may substitute for vegan alternative such as, Cashew Yogurt) (2) large Egg Whites 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (low-sodium) 1 large Avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced into small pieces) 1/2…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The unofficial start of summer is next weekend. When summer hits and the heat soars, I love a cool, refreshing, and healthful treat! Do you remember  Creamsicle Bars? A popsicle with an icy orange outer layer and a creamy filling inside. Delicious! Many fun childhood memories come to mind savoring a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A Mediterranean Greek twist on Guacamole! 🥑 Ingredients 4 Avocados (cubed) 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 Garlic Clove (minced) 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 tablespoon Flat Leaf Parsley (chopped) 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped) 1 tablespoon Kalamata Olives (diced) For the Garnish: 2 tablespoons Fat-Free…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Is your tummy craving a classic BLT but your health conscious mind is pushing you towards a plant-based option? Try a TLT (Tempeh, Lettuce, and Tomato)! A special thank you to Peloton Head Instructor, Robin Arzón for sharing this vegan recipe in her recent Swagger Society newsletter.  Ingredients  Tempeh (1) 8-ounce…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week For those of you who have been indulging on a few too many holiday treats this past week, today’s recipe features a healthful, refreshing salad to cleanse your body and feel rejuvenated. Adding sweet-tart fruit such as orange, kiwi, or pomegranate to a leafy or whole grain salad can also…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a festive and healthy salad or side dish to bring to your 4th of July gathering this weekend? Are you tired or bored with your same ole’ weekday salad? Do you need a healthful recipe to use all the blueberries you picked this weekend? Not only is…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a quick, inexpensive lunch, weeknight dinner, or salad to bring to your next summer potluck? Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Salad Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Quinoa (cooked) (*may substitute with Farro, Bulgar, or Brown Rice, or combine all three) 1/2 cup Corn (fresh, cut from the cob) 1/2 cup Black…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week While the first day of Spring was earlier this week, the air still feels brisk and not quite short sleeve weather just yet… So, a warm stew might just hit the spot this weekend! Cook up this stew and invite your bestie (four-legged fur bestie included) for a calm, cozy…