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Green Goddess Bowl

February 24, 2014

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After all my Valentine’s indulgence (which carried over for a couple more weeks… opps), I am trying to get back into health-mode.  I have had a bunch of “detox” meals pinned and wanted to get on trying some of them… first on the docket – a Green Goddess Bowl!

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Green Goddess Bowl

adapted via Lunchbox Bunch

Step One – Layout the following:

  • 2-3 cups cooked grains (I used couscous, but quinoa, barley, brown rice are all great options)
  • 2-3 cups sautéed greens (I used 2 heads of broccoli, 1 head of kale and sprinkled some edamame – you can use any green veggie you like, brussel sprouts, peas, spinach, etc.)
  • Sweet Accent: I used citrus (I used a Cara Cara orange, but grapefruit could be a great option)
  • Garnish: Avocado and fresh chopped green herbs

Step Two – Sauté Greens:

  • Sauté green ingredients on med-high until tender with the following ingredients:
    • 2 Tbsp white miso paste
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 2 Tbsp blood orange olive oil
    • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
    • Pepper to taste

Step Three – Fold:

  • Add to large bowl and fold together:
    • 3 cups fluffed couscous (or another cooked grain)
    • Some orange zest and juice of 1/2 an orange if you desire
    • Sautéed Greens

Step Four – Garnish:

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Chopped fresh herbs (I used cilantro, but basil, chives or parsley work too)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion (red onion would work as well)
  • 1 large orange, peeled and diced

Step Five – Dressing:
*choose one below or use your own – or for lighter version, just use fresh lemon juice over top bowl

Tahini Maple

  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • Pepper

Creamy Wasabi

  • 1 tsp wasabi powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp mayo or greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
  • Pepper

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Sweet Potato Avocado Burger

January 29, 2014

Sweet Potato Patty with Avocado

My husband craves burgers 24/7, but as I’ve gotten older, red meat has become less appealing (gasp I know). Therefore I have been attempting to sneak in “burger substitutes” here and there.  The flavors of this burger were AMAZING and I loved being able to take the patty to work the next day (I topped it with avocado slices drizzled in lime juice and cubed veggies). Garlic Aioli Burger How Sweet It Is is one of my favorite foodie blogs, and this sweet potato burger is right on the money!

Smoky Sweet Potato Burgers with Roasted Garlic Cream and Avocado

Adapted from How Sweet It Is

  • 2 large sweet potatoes/or yams
  • 2 bulbs of roasted garlic
  • 1 – 14.5 oz can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • buns – brioche or whole wheat
  1. Pierce the potato with a fork and wrap it in paper towel. Microwave sweet potatoes for 10 minutes (flipping at the 5 minute mark.  Slice in half and scoop out flesh once cool enough to handle.
  2. In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans (a fork will do), then add in sweet potato and mash together.
  3. Add in spices, salt and pepper, minced garlic, egg, panko and flour and mix until well combined.
  4. Place bowl in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, to help set the mixture.
  5. Make your yogurt mixture by combining yogurt, garlic, and maple syrup in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  7. Remove sweet potato mixture from fridge, and form into 4-6 equal patties.
  8. Place on hot skillet and cook about 5 minutes on each side (until side is golden). Flip and repeat.
  9. Toast buns and top with sweet potato patty. Top with garlic cream and avocado slices… enjoy!

Sweet Potato Burger A great burger alternative when watching the big game this weekend!

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Huevos Rancheros

January 22, 2014

018 The Feezor family are Huevos Rancheros addicts, but sometimes it just seems like too much work to whip up at home (hence it being a staple on our brunch outings).

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Luckily, I found a way to make a relatively quick and very tasty Huevos at home.  The biggest plus for me? Minimal clean up 🙂

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Huevos Rancheros

  • Corn Tortillas
  • Monterey Jack cheese
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Salsa Verde (I use the TJ’s version)
  • Eggs
  • Avocado
  • Beans (Black or Pinto – drained, rinsed)
  1. Brush olive oil on the inside of a custard tin (XL muffin tin/pan).
  2. Warm corn tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds or until soft/pliable (wrap them in paper towel first!)
  3. Push them into muffin tin and brush with oil.
  4. Place a spoonful of beans into the bottom. You also could get creative with the step and add finely diced onion, cilantro, etc.
  5. Grate a little cheese over the beans (to your liking).
  6. Crack egg over bean/cheese mixture (make sure it is contained in corn tortilla shell.
  7. Grate more cheese a top the egg (I like the egg pretty much covered).
  8. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  9. Top with pico de gallo, salsa verde, chopped avocado and cilantro!

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Nacho Party

August 19, 2013

We were looking for a fun way to mix up Sunday night dinners… so after a morning at the lake and an afternoon in the pool no one was in the mood to slave in the kitchen… so was born – a Nacho Party!

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I spread chips on a baking sheet and sprinkled beans and shredded cheese on top.  A baked them in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for about 5 minutes (or until cheese is melted).

Tips: 

  • Chips should be medium thickness – greasy or super thin/thick chips will not make for great nachos.  Tostitos Simply Natural or the Organic Trader Joe’s chips are great options. 
  • Cheese that melts well is critical.  I made three separate baking sheets of chips – 1. Monterey Jack/Pepper Jack Blend, 2. Mild Cheddar, 3. Combination of 1 & 2

Chips

Prepare toppings in separate bowls for your guests to choose their own toppings.

Suggestions: 

  • Meat (I bought pre-marinated Carne Asada and Pollo Asada at TJ’s)
  • Guacamole/Salsa/Sour Cream
  • Cilantro
  • Radishes
  • Avocado
  • Diced Tomatoes

Toppings

Fiesta time!!! Stay tuned Friday for a great cocktail recipe to make for your Nacho Party 🙂

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Spanglish Sandwich

August 14, 2013

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Ten years ago my family created our famous go-to breakfast sandwich based off the one from the film Spanglish.  It is so simple, but when made with ingredients from my mom’s garden, and organic produce… it is taken to the next level.

Egg Sandwich

Spanglish Breakfast Sandwich

Assemble the following between toasted sourdough toast:

  • Sliced heirloom tomatoes
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Sliced onion
  • Maple bacon
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fried egg
  • White cheddar cheese

004I recommend cooking the bacon, then frying the egg in the rendered bacon fat… shred the white cheddar on the hot egg and voila!  You also can put a little mayo on your toast, but I think it’s just as yummy without it!  Good morning!!!

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