Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad
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Spice up your lunch with this Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad! Grilled adobo seasoned chicken is chopped and tossed with jalapeños, avocado, cilantro, lime juice and greek yogurt. Serve with tortilla chips or in a wrap in a tortilla or lettuce leaf.
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra light )
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño (finely diced (seeds and ribs removed for less heat))
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (,more or less to taste)
- 1/2 to 1 whole lime (juiced (to taste))
- 1 large avocado (chopped)
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Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips
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Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Sugar Chips is easy and delicious! Fresh strawberries, raspberries, tart green apple and kiwi tossed into a simple salsa. Serve with baked cinnamon sugar chips for the ultimate after school snack!
- 4 to 6 wheat flatbreads (cut into triangles (see notes))
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled and diced small)
- 1 pint raspberries (roughly chopped)
- 1 granny smith (green apple, cored and diced small)
- 2 kiwi (peeled and diced small)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
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Mexicali Steak Burrito Bowls
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This build-your-own Mexicali Steak Burrito Bowl is filled with amazing flavors and texture. We like ours with cilantro lime rice topped with grilled Mexicali seasoned steak, caramelized onions and peppers, guacamole, pico de Gallo, charred corn, lettuce and cheese, drizzled with a homemade cilantro ranch.NOTE: Prep listed is for the steak. Any prep time for add-ins will differ depending on what you make.
- cilantro lime rice
- corn salsa (or charred corn)
- sautéed onions and peppers
- guacamole
- cheese (like cotija, oaxaca, monterrey jack or pepper jack)
- pico de gallo
- shredded lettuce
- pickled red onions (or sliced raw red onions)
- pickled jalapeños (or sliced raw jalapeños)
- cilantro ranch (or use sour cream or plain nonfat greek yogurt)
- cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Mexicali seasoning
- 1 large lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 pounds steak (use sirloin, skirt or flank steak)
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Mexicali Seasoning
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This Mexicali Seasoning is a robust spice blend of cilantro, chili powder, cumin, chipotle powder, cilantro, oregano, and both garlic and onion powder. Use with beef, chicken, pork, seafood and vegetables!
- 2 tablespoons dried cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1½ teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
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Homemade Salsa Recipe
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This Homemade Salsa recipe is restaurant quality and only takes minutes to make! Simply blend tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic and cilantro in a food processor and enjoy with chips, tacos, nachos (really anything your heart desires)! Yields 6 cups or 24 (¼- cup) servings.
- 1/2 medium white onion (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 medium red onion (coarsely chopped)
- 1 to 2 jalapeños (chopped (seeds and ribs removed for less heat))
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and roughly chopped)
- 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 handful cilantro leaves (measure this with your heart)
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
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Honey Lime Margaritas
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Honey Lime Margaritas are the perfect cocktail for sipping and celebrating! Tequila and lime juice sweetened with a super simple honey syrup and served over ice. This recipe yields 2 servings.
- lime wedges (for rubbing on the rim and for garnish)
- chili lime seasoning (tajin) (or margarita salt)
- ice
- 1/2 cup tequila silver (or blanco)
- 1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey syrup (or to taste)
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Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls
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These Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls are incredibly easy and delicious. Roasted seasoned sweet potatoes are served with homemade sloppy joe sauce and topped with dill pickles, pickled red onions and jalapeños. This recipes serves 5 to 6 depending.
- nonstick spray (like avocado oil, ghee oil or extra-light olive oil)
- 2½ pounds sweet potatoes (diced)
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose season salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1¼ cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- sliced dill pickles
- pickled red onions
- sliced raw jalapeños
- snipped chives or sliced green onions
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Sun-dried Tomato Feta Fried Egg
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A fried egg cooked with sun-dried tomato pesto and feta. Serve on toast or a pan-toasted tortilla with a drizzle of hot honey and fresh dill.
- nonstick spray (like avocado oil, ghee oil or extra light olive oil spray)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1½ ounces crumbled feta (or about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 large egg
- 1 8-inch tortilla (I used a spinach tortilla (from La Tortilla Factory) not sponsored)
- kosher salt (optional as feta can be salty)
- freshly ground black pepper
- hot honey (optional but delicious!)
- fresh dill (for sprinkling)
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Pan Fried Morel Mushrooms
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If you're looking for the best way to cook morel mushrooms, Pan Fried Morel Mushrooms are a must make. Foraged morels are cleaned and dredged in seasoned flour and pan fried in butter until crispy and golden brown. There is nothing better.Disclaimer: please make sure to read up morel mushrooms before foraging and cooking. NEVER eat any mushroom you aren't 100% certain it's safe to consume.
- 1 pounds fresh morel mushrooms
- water
- salt (I used sea salt)
- 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 (rounded) teaspoon sea salt
- 1 (rounded) teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (rounded) teaspoon onion powder
- freshly ground black pepper
- paprika (for serving)
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Orange Glazed Salmon Salad
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A bright citrusy salmon topped salad. So much flavor in this deliciously healthy main dish salad.
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1/2 orange (juice and zest)
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets (cut into 4 equal pieces)
- olive oil spray (for pan)
- 5 ounces mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup sliced purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
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