#Salmon Sweet Potato and Avocado Poke Bowl recipe

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Salmon, Sweet Potato and Avocado Poke Bowl

A lone sweet potato, leftover rice and smoked salmon come together in a fragrant and hearty dish, and, with a few additions, become this more-ish Salmon, Sweet Potato and Avocado Poke Bowl, a rather delightful weeknight dinner! Happy Thursday!

Ingredients (serves 2):

1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

a dozen leaves fresh mint

a small bunch fresh Cilantro

1 1/2 cup leftover white rice

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 large carrots, rinsed

1/2 teaspoon tumeric

1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium sweet potato, thoroughly scrubbed

salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

120 grams/4 ounces Smoked Salmon

1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce

1 ripe avocado

1/2 lime

In small frying pan, toast pumpkin seeds and cumin seeds over a high flame until just fragrant. Remove from the heat; set aside.

Finely chop mint leaves and Garden Cilantro. 

Stir half of the chopped herbs into the rice. 

Spoon remaining chopped mint and Cilantro into a medium bowl. Stir in the olive oil, and half of the toasted pumpkin and cumin seeds. Set aside.

Using the coarse side of a box grater, grate carrots. Add carrots to the bowl, tossing well to coat in oil, herbs and spices. Place in the refrigerator, to chill.

Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in tumeric, and toast, a few seconds, then add olive oil.

Cube sweet potato, and add to the skillet. Cook, until well golden brown on each side, coating in oil and spices, so it it is crispy outside and soft inside, about 12 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

Meanwhile, drizzle Smoked Salmon with sweet soy sauce, massaging it into the fish. Set aside.

Halve, pit and dice avocado.

Spoon mint and Cilantro rice, herb and spice carrots, tumeric sweet potato dices and avocado dices into two serving plates. Top with soy Smoked Salmon and a lime quarter. 

Serve Salmon, Sweet Potato and Avocado Poke Bowl immediately, sprinkled with reserved toasted pumpkin and cumin seeds.

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March 2022 Meal Inspo

We are about to be three months in so I wanted to provide some inspo (mainly for myself) for this month. My personal month goal is to up my protein & carb intake as well as bringing more healthy fats in. Please feel free to read the tips at the bottom to help!

(｡>﹏<｡) Pro Ana DNI ! People in recovery are fine!!

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Avocado Toast + Omelette

Baked Oats recipe (sweet & tipped w mixed berries)

Loaded potatoes

Greek yogurt parfait with blueberries

Japanese breakfast

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Spicy tuna onigiri

Shakshuka

Quick tomato ravioli lunch

Chickpea buffalo wrap

Purple Rice Rolls / Fàn Tuán

Tonkatsu bento

Chipotle chicken avocado melt

Burger on brioche bun with two vegetables and a baked potato

Homemade pizza

Grilled mozzarella, tomato (or sauce in my case) and pesto sandwich

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Red beans and rice

Steak with mashed potatoes and green beans

Bibimbap bowl

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Poke bowl

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Black bean and mango rice burrito

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Dessert:

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What I eat in a days for inspo:

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Things to ask yourself:

✨ "Do I have a fruit/vegetable, source of protein, and a carb on my plate?"

✨ "What can I add to this for it to be more filling and contain more nutrients?"

✨ "How many colors are on my plate?"

Reminders:

💞 you can always add a canned vegetable to the side for cheap if you're missing veggies in your meal.

💞 I eat things like pickled sausage, tater tots and pizza. I just use reasonable portions & add things to them. (Like spinach on pizza) I also make things from scratch a lot, which helps a TON.

💞 I didn't watch through all the what I eat in a days. But some of them looked decent. You don't have to drink chlorophyll water or ACV.

💞 Instead of asking what you can remove, ask what you can add. Have some fries, but add a source of protein like grilled chicken with some mozzarella, then some fibers with spinach and a side salad.

Toodles!

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My PCOS Meal Ideas

Hey guys! This is nowhere perfect but I have put together some of my favorite PCOS meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I hope this inspires someone out there to eat better and hopefully, in turn, this will help manage some of your PCOS symptoms. I appreciate your feedback and comments. Let me know what you think of these recipes!

PCOS Breakfast Ideas

Sliced avocado on a whole-wheat or gluten-free toast topped with a hard-boiled egg

Oats with nuts, seeds, and dried fruits of your choice, sliced banana and 1 tbsp of honey

Plain greek yogurt with fruits (I love blueberries), seeds, and nuts

PCOS Lunch Ideas

Poke bowl - brown rice with grilled salmon, boiled/steamed edamame, half an avocado, seaweed, and Japanese rice sprinkles (i.e. Furikake)

A hearty bowl of salad - I really enjoy having a bowl of mixed salad with tomatoes, cucumber, avocado topped with grilled or roasted chicken

Vietnamese rice paper rolls (you can never go wrong with this and you can literally add whatever your heart desires) - my go-to are oakleaf lettuce, prawns, vermicelli, and mint leaves

PCOS Dinner Ideas

Grilled salmon with steamed broccoli and a side of mash sweet potatoes. Yum!

Stir fry brown rice with eggs, diced carrots, capsicum, peas and I would normally add some bacon to my fried rice because how can you ever go wrong with bacon!

Green curry tofu with eggplants, green beans, and carrots. You can substitute coconut milk with soy/almond milk for a healthier alternative

For a light dinner, I enjoy corn chips with a big bowl of guacamole - lots of avocados, chopped tomatoes, red onions, some coriander, and a squeeze of lime

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chicken in a dijon mustard, white wine, and garlic cream sauce + spinach + orzo

curry spiced lentils + roasted broccoli + rice

lemon bars from scratch (v proud of this one, working on my baking but they were amazing!)

blueberry crumble (made this and the lemon bars for easter dinner, it was so amazing with vanilla ice cream! I make this same crumble with peaches or strawberries too and it’s such a family favorite)

traditional irish red wine beef stew

chickpea pasta w/ homemade pasta sauce + zucchini + mushrooms + spinach + chicken sausage + parmesan (i like to call this the clean out the fridge pasta, it slaps)

homemade orange scones w/ a maple orange glaze (these were AMAZING but not the prettiest presentation ahaha)

enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and green chiles

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The headline I would've gone with is “No-strike bowling bowler struck by Knope’s striking beau.”

In late May of 2020, I was slowly working my way through episodes of “Nadiya’s Time to Eat,” featuring Nadiya Hussain of Great British Baking Show fame. In one of her episodes, she makes a salmon poke bowl that inspired me to make my own version with cooked salmon.

I’m generally an Aldi shopper these days, and I used to buy their packs of frozen salmon, which was fine, but never great. Eventually I discovered their wild caught, “fresh never frozen” salmon in the fresh proteins section, and it is LEAGUES better. I love that it comes in a great big (but still affordable) chunk that I can slice into attractive filets. 

I like to cook my salmon according the the recipe in an anti-inflammation cookbook that I have, which is basically just roasting it in the oven at 375 with olive oil and salt and pepper until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. It’s simple and always comes out juicy and delicious.

I’ve taken some other liberties with Nadiya’s idea, including using brown rice, removing the avocado (since I’m allergic), adding salad greens, subbing the sauce for Molly Yeh’s kimchi mayo, and adding my take on Molly Yeh’s carrot slaw. 

Here’s how I make my Salmon Rice Bowls, inspired by Nadiya Hussein’s Salmon Poke Bowls:

Ingredients: 4 raw salmon filets 1 cup of uncooked rice (sushi rice and brown rice are both good) 4 tablespoons pickled red cabbage 4 green onions, thinly sliced 2 cups salad greens (e.g., spring mix) 1 sheet of nori, torn into pieces 1 large handful of peanuts, roughly chopped 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber (optional) Kimchi mayo (see below) Sweet potato slaw (see below)

For the Kimchi Mayo, inspired by Molly Yeh 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use Kewpie mayo if you want, but it’s a little sweet for me, and I prefer the tang of other mayos) Chopped kimchi and kimchi brine, to taste (this is my favorite brand)

For the Sweet Potato Slaw, inspired by Molly Yeh 2 cups shredded sweet potato 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon minced ginger (I use the kind from the squeezy bottle)  Scallions, finely chopped Directions: 1. First, cook the rice of your choosing according to the directions on the back of the package.  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the four salmon filets on a sheet pan and coat it with olive oil, then sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees, about 15 minutes.  3. Meanwhile, make the sweet potato slaw by mixing the rice vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, and minced ginger in a medium bowl until combined. Add the shredded sweet potato and toss to coat in the dressing. Mix in chopped scallions to taste; set aside in the fridge while you make the rest of the salmon bowl. 4. Next, make the kimchi mayo by adding the mayonnaise to a small bowl. Add kimchi brine and finely chopped kimchi to taste.  5. To assemble, divide the rice into bowls. Top with salmon (whole or shredded), pickled red cabbage, green onions, salad greens, nori, peanuts, kimchi mayo, and sweet potato slaw. Enjoy!

This came out so well! It only barely resembles Nadiya’s original recipe, but I’m so glad I saw her make her salmon bowls to inspire these. Each component brings something unique and balancing to the bowl, both in flavor and nutrition; Rob mentioned that he thinks the addition of the sweet potato slaw was essential to add moisture and a nice sweet and sour note throughout. 

I’ll also add that Rose loves this dish! It’s a regular in our dinnertime rotation, making its way to our table probably once every three weeks or so. It takes a little bit of time to get all of the components ready, but it’s worth it for that rare combination of healthy and flavorful. I’d encourage you to give it a try!

Caroline

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Best Low-Sugar Cookbooks for Diabetes, Keto, and Paleo

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Best Low-Sugar Cookbooks for Diabetes, Keto, and Paleo

All featured products are curated independently by our editors. When you buy something through our retail links, we may receive a commission.

No matter why you adopt a low-sugar diet (including diabetes or a keto or paleo lifestyle), these low-sugar cookbooks make eating well easy and delicious.

I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with diabetes, which was sad for a number of reasons. It’s a whole new lifestyle to adjust to, especially because my friend is such a foodie. She loves trying new things and taking pictures of all the beautiful and delicious food experiences she shares with her loved ones. So after her diagnosis, I picked up a diabetes-friendly cookbook for her to show her that just because her diet is much more restricted doesn’t mean she can’t still be as adventurous with foods as she once was.

Additionally, while I was doing my research to make sure my friend would be fine to eat the meals in her cookbook, I found that the diet diabetics follow is similar to the paleo and keto diets in that they are extremely low in both sugar and carbs. So, whether you need to cut sugar out for health reasons or are just looking to experiment with a new diet, these cookbooks are worth picking up and diving into!

Related Reading: The Best New Healthy Cookbooks for Fall 2019

“Diabetes Cookbook and Meal Plan for the Newly Diagnosed” by Lori Zanini RD CDE, $14.61 on Amazon

Amazon

This cookbook was written by a dietician and diabetes expert, so it includes the newest information we have about managing diabetes in the context of the meals you eat. It includes both meal plans and hundreds of recipes that are effective in that they prevent any serious side effects a newly-diagnosed diabetic may be afraid of. It also helps that, even though they are low in sugar and carbs, these meals—like Salmon, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad and Herbed Chicken Meatball Wraps—are delicious.Buy Now

“Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook” by Betty Crocker, $14.89 on Amazon

Amazon

I mean, anything Betty Crocker is bound to be flavorful, homey, and delicious! If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, let this cookbook be a reminder that you don’t have to give up any of your favorite meals. In this book, you’ll find plenty of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (like Blueberry-Almond Brown Bread, Pork Chops with Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce and Herbed Rice, and even Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Cookies) that you can eat until you’re good and full.Buy Now

“The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook” by Linda Gassenheimer, $15.54 on Amazon

Amazon

While this cookbook is similar to the others in that it contains well-rounded and health-conscious recipes for a diabetic, I like that this book also contains budgeting advice. With more and more doctor’s appointments, treatments, and equipment to pay for just to keep your diabetes under control, money may be a little tighter than you’d like to admit. With a built-in budgeting guide, this book assures you that you don’t have to break the bank for your new dietary lifestyle.Buy Now

“No-Fuss Diabetes Desserts” by Linda Gassenheimer, $9.95 on Amazon

Amazon

It simply is not possible to go without dessert. Luckily, there are tons of cookbooks like this one that focus just on desserts (don’t worry—all the recipes in this book are perfectly healthy for diabetics). The recipes in this book—like Mocha Fudge Cake and Peach Crumble—on top of being healthy and delicious, are simple and very easy to follow.Buy Now

“The Easy 5-Ingredient Ketogenic Diet Cookbook” by Jen Fisch, $8.99 on Amazon

Amazon

Even though we are now moving into keto (and, eventually, paleo) cookbooks, I just want to let you know that most—if not all—of the recipes in the following cookbooks are healthy for diabetics as well. Keto and paleo diets follow a low-carb and low-sugar regimen that coincides with diabetic diets. However, if you are unsure, definitely consult your doctor and make sure you are monitoring your blood levels! This cookbook is great because all the recipes are keto-friendly, but they are also perfect for anyone who’s on-the-go and perpetually busy. You’ll find recipes with five or fewer ingredients, meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less, and entire meals that can all be prepared in one pot, including BLT Breakfast Salad, Garlic Butter Shrimp, and Berry Cheesecake Fat Bombs.Buy Now

“Keto Instant Pot Cookbook” by Mary Goodrich, $10.79 on Amazon

Amazon

Instant Pots are very popular right now because they are so versatile in how you can use them and you can make amazing meals with little to no effort. If you got an Instant Pot and are now afraid that your new diet may limit your ability to use it, have no fear! This cookbook has 500 Instant Pot recipes—like Coconut Blueberry Pudding, White Duck Chili, and Mascarpone Cheesecake—that are all keto-friendly, so you won’t get bored on your diet any time soon.Buy Now

“Keto Meal Prep” by Liz Williams, $11.52 on Amazon

Amazon

Meal prepping is a huge part of dieting. You prepare well-portioned, healthy meals so that you have lunch and/or dinner for the week and you’re not tempted to eat fast food on the run. When you start your keto diet, you may also want to start meal prepping to ensure that you are sticking to your diet. Try this cookbook that focuses on the meal prepping process and is in line with the keto diet; sample recipes include Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins, Italian Zucchini Boats, and Pork Burrito Bowls.Buy Now

“Keto Ice Cream” by Adele Baker, $10.99 on Amazon

Amazon

While the title of this cookbook only mentions the keto diet, it is advertised as perfectly good for paleo and diabetic diets as well. Even people on seriously restricted diets need a little something sweet every now and again, and what better than ice cream as we crawl further into the summer months? Make healthy ice cream and frozen treats like Strawberry Cheesecake Pops, Apricot Sherbet, and Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream with this book.Buy Now

“The Big 10 Paleo Spiralizer Cookbook” by Megan Flynn Peterson, $12.62 on Amazon

Amazon

Like Instant Pots, spiralizers have gotten a lot of attention lately. Spiralizers allow you to finely slice vegetables so that they have the consistency and appearance of noodles. People replace regular pasta (which is high in carbs) with these vegetable noodles for a healthier, paleo-friendly option (this works great for keto and diabetic diets, too). Featuring several different vegetables—including beets, carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, turnips, cabbage, and bell peppers in recipes like Creamy Fettuccini Alfredo, Turnip Curly Fries, and Cucumber Noodle Poke Bowls—this cookbook will help you master your spiralizer while sticking to your diet in the most delicious way possible.Buy Now

“Paleo For Beginners” by John Chatham, $9.49 on Amazon

Amazon

I’m a big fan of “for beginners” cookbooks because they do a great job of teaching you about your new diet and offering delicious meals that motivate you to stick to it. So whether you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes or you’re thinking of starting the paleo diet, this cookbook (with recipes like High-Protein Grain-Free Burgers, Buffalo Chicken Wraps, and Paleo Waffles) is a great investment.Buy Now

“Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain” by Danielle Walker, $18.99 on Amazon

Amazon

This cookbook, in addition to paleo meals, shopping lists, and quick and easy-to-follow recipes (like Barbecue Salmon with Peach Salsa, Peruvian-Style Chicken, Meyer Lemon Curd Cakes, and No-Cook Chocolate Pudding), contains additional options for gluten- and dairy-free meals. So even if you’re just trying to avoid dairy, you’ll find something great in this cookbook—with slow cooker, one-pot, and 30-minute recipes too.Buy Now

“World’s Easiest Paleo Baking” by Elizabeth Barbone, $17.96 on Amazon

Amazon

You can’t possibly think I forgot about dessert! This paleo-friendly cookbook is full of decadent and tasty cakes, cookies, doughnuts, waffles, and more—including Vermont Maple Doughnuts, Gingerbread Pancakes, and Celebration Chocolate Cake—all without grains, gluten, dairy, or refined sugar. Who says you can’t satisfy your sweet tooth while sticking to your diet?Buy Now

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Best Low-Sugar Cookbooks for Diabetes, Keto, and Paleo

New Post has been published on https://bestrawfoodrecipes.com/best-low-sugar-cookbooks-for-diabetes-keto-and-paleo/

Best Low-Sugar Cookbooks for Diabetes, Keto, and Paleo

All featured products are curated independently by our editors. When you buy something through our retail links, we may receive a commission.

No matter why you adopt a low-sugar diet (including diabetes or a keto or paleo lifestyle), these low-sugar cookbooks make eating well easy and delicious.

I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with diabetes, which was sad for a number of reasons. It’s a whole new lifestyle to adjust to, especially because my friend is such a foodie. She loves trying new things and taking pictures of all the beautiful and delicious food experiences she shares with her loved ones. So after her diagnosis, I picked up a diabetes-friendly cookbook for her to show her that just because her diet is much more restricted doesn’t mean she can’t still be as adventurous with foods as she once was.

Additionally, while I was doing my research to make sure my friend would be fine to eat the meals in her cookbook, I found that the diet diabetics follow is similar to the paleo and keto diets in that they are extremely low in both sugar and carbs. So, whether you need to cut sugar out for health reasons or are just looking to experiment with a new diet, these cookbooks are worth picking up and diving into!

Related Reading: The Best New Healthy Cookbooks for Fall 2019

“Diabetes Cookbook and Meal Plan for the Newly Diagnosed” by Lori Zanini RD CDE, $14.61 on Amazon

Amazon

This cookbook was written by a dietician and diabetes expert, so it includes the newest information we have about managing diabetes in the context of the meals you eat. It includes both meal plans and hundreds of recipes that are effective in that they prevent any serious side effects a newly-diagnosed diabetic may be afraid of. It also helps that, even though they are low in sugar and carbs, these meals—like Salmon, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad and Herbed Chicken Meatball Wraps—are delicious.Buy Now

“Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook” by Betty Crocker, $14.89 on Amazon

Amazon

I mean, anything Betty Crocker is bound to be flavorful, homey, and delicious! If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, let this cookbook be a reminder that you don’t have to give up any of your favorite meals. In this book, you’ll find plenty of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (like Blueberry-Almond Brown Bread, Pork Chops with Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce and Herbed Rice, and even Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Cookies) that you can eat until you’re good and full.Buy Now

“The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook” by Linda Gassenheimer, $15.54 on Amazon

Amazon

While this cookbook is similar to the others in that it contains well-rounded and health-conscious recipes for a diabetic, I like that this book also contains budgeting advice. With more and more doctor’s appointments, treatments, and equipment to pay for just to keep your diabetes under control, money may be a little tighter than you’d like to admit. With a built-in budgeting guide, this book assures you that you don’t have to break the bank for your new dietary lifestyle.Buy Now

“No-Fuss Diabetes Desserts” by Linda Gassenheimer, $9.95 on Amazon

Amazon

It simply is not possible to go without dessert. Luckily, there are tons of cookbooks like this one that focus just on desserts (don’t worry—all the recipes in this book are perfectly healthy for diabetics). The recipes in this book—like Mocha Fudge Cake and Peach Crumble—on top of being healthy and delicious, are simple and very easy to follow.Buy Now

“The Easy 5-Ingredient Ketogenic Diet Cookbook” by Jen Fisch, $8.99 on Amazon

Amazon

Even though we are now moving into keto (and, eventually, paleo) cookbooks, I just want to let you know that most—if not all—of the recipes in the following cookbooks are healthy for diabetics as well. Keto and paleo diets follow a low-carb and low-sugar regimen that coincides with diabetic diets. However, if you are unsure, definitely consult your doctor and make sure you are monitoring your blood levels! This cookbook is great because all the recipes are keto-friendly, but they are also perfect for anyone who’s on-the-go and perpetually busy. You’ll find recipes with five or fewer ingredients, meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less, and entire meals that can all be prepared in one pot, including BLT Breakfast Salad, Garlic Butter Shrimp, and Berry Cheesecake Fat Bombs.Buy Now

“Keto Instant Pot Cookbook” by Mary Goodrich, $10.79 on Amazon

Amazon

Instant Pots are very popular right now because they are so versatile in how you can use them and you can make amazing meals with little to no effort. If you got an Instant Pot and are now afraid that your new diet may limit your ability to use it, have no fear! This cookbook has 500 Instant Pot recipes—like Coconut Blueberry Pudding, White Duck Chili, and Mascarpone Cheesecake—that are all keto-friendly, so you won’t get bored on your diet any time soon.Buy Now

“Keto Meal Prep” by Liz Williams, $11.52 on Amazon

Amazon

Meal prepping is a huge part of dieting. You prepare well-portioned, healthy meals so that you have lunch and/or dinner for the week and you’re not tempted to eat fast food on the run. When you start your keto diet, you may also want to start meal prepping to ensure that you are sticking to your diet. Try this cookbook that focuses on the meal prepping process and is in line with the keto diet; sample recipes include Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins, Italian Zucchini Boats, and Pork Burrito Bowls.Buy Now

“Keto Ice Cream” by Adele Baker, $10.99 on Amazon

Amazon

While the title of this cookbook only mentions the keto diet, it is advertised as perfectly good for paleo and diabetic diets as well. Even people on seriously restricted diets need a little something sweet every now and again, and what better than ice cream as we crawl further into the summer months? Make healthy ice cream and frozen treats like Strawberry Cheesecake Pops, Apricot Sherbet, and Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream with this book.Buy Now

“The Big 10 Paleo Spiralizer Cookbook” by Megan Flynn Peterson, $12.62 on Amazon

Amazon

Like Instant Pots, spiralizers have gotten a lot of attention lately. Spiralizers allow you to finely slice vegetables so that they have the consistency and appearance of noodles. People replace regular pasta (which is high in carbs) with these vegetable noodles for a healthier, paleo-friendly option (this works great for keto and diabetic diets, too). Featuring several different vegetables—including beets, carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, turnips, cabbage, and bell peppers in recipes like Creamy Fettuccini Alfredo, Turnip Curly Fries, and Cucumber Noodle Poke Bowls—this cookbook will help you master your spiralizer while sticking to your diet in the most delicious way possible.Buy Now

“Paleo For Beginners” by John Chatham, $9.49 on Amazon

Amazon

I’m a big fan of “for beginners” cookbooks because they do a great job of teaching you about your new diet and offering delicious meals that motivate you to stick to it. So whether you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes or you’re thinking of starting the paleo diet, this cookbook (with recipes like High-Protein Grain-Free Burgers, Buffalo Chicken Wraps, and Paleo Waffles) is a great investment.Buy Now

“Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain” by Danielle Walker, $18.99 on Amazon

Amazon

This cookbook, in addition to paleo meals, shopping lists, and quick and easy-to-follow recipes (like Barbecue Salmon with Peach Salsa, Peruvian-Style Chicken, Meyer Lemon Curd Cakes, and No-Cook Chocolate Pudding), contains additional options for gluten- and dairy-free meals. So even if you’re just trying to avoid dairy, you’ll find something great in this cookbook—with slow cooker, one-pot, and 30-minute recipes too.Buy Now

“World’s Easiest Paleo Baking” by Elizabeth Barbone, $17.96 on Amazon

Amazon

You can’t possibly think I forgot about dessert! This paleo-friendly cookbook is full of decadent and tasty cakes, cookies, doughnuts, waffles, and more—including Vermont Maple Doughnuts, Gingerbread Pancakes, and Celebration Chocolate Cake—all without grains, gluten, dairy, or refined sugar. Who says you can’t satisfy your sweet tooth while sticking to your diet?Buy Now

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Easy Egg Recipes

These easy egg recipes are perfect for lunch or dinner. You can add salmon to many of the recipes for an extra dose of omegas and heart-healthy fats. Use food prep to make mealtime even easier!

Hi friends!

We’re back for another edition of the 4×4 Flexible Food Prep Method. I’m so glad you guys enjoyed the Easy Farro Recipes. In case you’re new here, I developed this component food prep method and series because I favor prepping ingredients versus full meals on the weekend. I like having prepped ingredients on hand that I can throw together quickly during the week. 

This is the second post in the series. In each post, I’ll give you four ingredients to prep (at a minimum). You should be able to prep these four ingredients in under an hour so I’ll try to give you suggestions of other things you can prep as well if you have additional time. This week we’re focusing on eggs and salmon. 

Easy Egg Recipes

Alright, so what’s on the menu this week?

Salmon Breakfast Quesadillas

Salmon Cakes

Everything Bagel Avocado Toast with Eggs

Shrimp Cobb Salad

Here’s what you need to prep to help make this week’s meals easier:

Baked salmon (I did two 12 oz packages. Just place on a baking sheet lined with foil, bake at 400 for 12-20 min depending on the thickness of the salmon. Seasoning however you want!)

Grilled shrimp (1 pound. Put them on skewers and throw them on the grill for 2 min per side. I did mine on the George Foreman grill on the counter)

Hard Boiled Eggs (One dozen. I cook mine in the instant pot on the rack with 1 cup water. 5 minutes, 5 min natural release, 5 min ice bath)

Roasted veggies or a grain (your choice!) I ended up roasting green beans and asparagus (and also made farro)

Let’s talk options:

Not crazy about baked salmon? Pan sear it! You could even make some extra to enjoy pan-seared Sunday night.

Don’t like salmon or shrimp? Use tuna for the salmon cakes or make some chicken for the quesadillas and/or cobb salad.

Have extra salmon? Throw some on your avo toast along with the eggs!

If you don’t like one of these recipes, you could easily make a few minor adjustments and swap one of yours into the meal plan.

Have more time? 

You can actually make the salmon cakes ahead of time and just reheat during the week (or eat cold). 

Roast some extra veggies or cook a grain to use as side dishes. 

Bake some bacon.

Prep the lettuce for your salad.

This week I ended up prepping my lettuce, baking bacon and roasting green beans and asparagus.

Now let’s dive into the recipes. Again, these recipes are quite forgiving. You can use the ideas and sub in different proteins based on your personal preferences and you don’t need exact quantities. And you can easily make a small or large amount depending on how many people you’re prepping for. Enjoy them for lunch or dinner!

Salmon Cakes

Ingredients

12 ounces salmon, cooked 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato 1/4 cup hummus 1/2 cup onion (or green onion) 3 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp paprika 1 egg 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Directions

In a large bowl, flake salmon apart into pieces. 

Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 

Form into 8 cakes, place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake at 400 for 18 minutes, flipping once. 

Notes -To make the mashed sweet potato I just poke holes in a sweet potato and microwave for 5 minutes.  -For an easy dipping sauce, mix thai chili sauce and sriracha with plain yogurt to taste. -For an easy side dish, I mixed some of the farro and roasted asparagus I prepped on Sunday with some crumbled feta, a little balsamic and a scoop of pesto! – If you don’t like salmon, you could swap two cans of tuna!

Shrimp Cobb Salad

Ingredients (makes 4 salads)

8 cups leaf lettuce (or greens of your choice) 6 hard boiled eggs 1 pound grilled shrimp (or chicken) 1 large avocado 6-8 strips bacon, chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced shredded cheese

Directions

Divide lettuce between 4 bowls. 

Halve hard boiled eggs and add 1.5 to each bowl, along with 4 ounces of shrimp, avocado, bacon, cheese and tomatoes. 

Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes – If you’re not a shrimp lover, make some grilled chicken, steak or even extra salmon to use on the salad.  – Switch up your greens and use spinach, kale or a spring mix. – Add some nuts/seeds for a little crunch.

Hard Boiled Egg Avocado Toast

Ingredients (serves 4)

8 slices of bakery bread of choice 2 large avocados 6 hard boiled eggs chopped cooked bacon chopped tomatoes cooked salmon, flaked (optional) everything but the bagel seasoning lemon juice

Directions

Slice bread to desired thickness and toast. 

Spread with mashed avocado. Squeeze lemon juice on top if desired.

Top with sliced hard boiled eggs, bacon, tomatoes (and salmon if desired)

Sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning.

Notes – I like to save this meal until later in the week because it’s super easy, great for lunch or dinner and a good way to use up any leftover salmon/shrimp/chicken you might have along with some hard boiled eggs which keep well all week. – Bake the bacon over the weekend so you don’t have to do it when you’re making these to make them even quicker! -Swap out sweet potato toast if you’re not a bread eater.

Salmon Breakfast Quesadillas

Ingredients (serves 4)

6 scrambled eggs 12 ounces salmon, cooked and flaked 3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed shredded Mexican cheese 4 whole wheat tortillas salsa and avocado for topping

Directions

Spread scrambled eggs, flaked salmon, beans and cheese onto half of a tortilla. 

Fold over and cook in pan, on griddle, on George Foreman, in microwave. 

Repeat with remaining tortillas. 

Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and avocado.

Notes – Make these vegetarian by leaving out the salmon or swap salmon for grilled chicken, chicken sausage or other protein. 

Here’s a basic grocery list for you. Be sure to double check it and remove items you already have and read the recipes to see if you’re going to make any changes and adjust the grocery list accordingly.

2 (12-oz) packages salmon (frozen or fresh)

1 pound raw shrimp (i buy wild caught, peeled and deveined with tail on)

1 large sweet potato

hummus

1 medium onion

1 bulb garlic

dijon mustard

paprika

2 dozen eggs

breadcrumbs

1 large head leaf lettuce

4 large avocado

1 package bacon

1 container cherry tomatoes

Shredded mexican cheese

bakery bread for avocado toast (I used multigrain)

everything but the bagel seasoning

1 lemon

1 can black beans

whole wheat tortillas

salsa

optional: chicken or other protein to sub for salmon if desired. Tuna for cakes if desired.

Enjoy! –Lindsay–

First found here: Easy Egg Recipes

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It's The Era Of Avocado! Try these 50+ Super Easy Avocado Recipes At Home Now!

Avocados are gaining popularity because of their rich nutritional value plus it’s mild and unique taste. It’s a versatile food that works with all kinds of dishes. Avocados are not only nutritious and delicious, they seem to be the hipster icon of the year. I have seen so many avocado tattoos on calf muscles and biceps that I’ve lost count. So if you love that green berry (yes, avocados are berries) so much that you would eat it for every meal and get a tattoo of it, stay tuned. The potential to add them to everything from smoothies for a rich and creamy texture, to desserts in order to substitute unhealthy fats, is endless! Avocados are super nutrient-rich, and the fact that they taste delicious makes it easy to get all your vitamins and healthy fats with every bite.

How to shop for avocados:

I love a good life hack, and luckily there are plenty for picking avocados. It’s difficult to base your decision on color alone (though you should observe any discoloration and bruising,) so it’s better to squeeze the berry gently and see if it’s firm but gives just a little. Don’t use your fingertips though, because you could wind up bruising it! If the avocado yields to firm, gentle pressure, then it’s ripe and ready. But if it just feels kind of tough, it’s going to need a couple more days [1]

My favorite life hack for avocado selection is this one: peel back the stem! If you scratch off the tiny little stem on the top of the avocado, you’ll be able to know if your choice will be delicious or just brown and slimy inside. If the stem comes off easy and what’s underneath appears green, then it’s ripe! If you find brown underneath, then it’s overripe and won’t be good. And if the stem doesn’t come off and all, then the avocado is under ripe and won’t be ready for some time.

If you’re buying avocados for an event, such as a party that absolutely needs guacamole, purchase unripe avocados 4-5 days in advance. That should give you a nice window and help to ensure you won’t wind up with over-ripe berries at your party.

Taking off the steam is the easiest way to tell whether it’s good to eat or not!

It’s not ripped yet!

How to store avocados:

Once you’re a pro at choosing avocados, you still have to be able to store them. If you’re like me, you don’t always use the entire berry in one sitting; sometime’s I’ll put half into my smoothie, and sometimes I spread a quarter on toast. I typically put my leftover avocado in Tupperware before sticking it in the fridge, but there are better ways to store the green goodness and ensure it won’t be gross by the next morning [2].

Storing a cut avocado:

No matter what form it’s in, cut, sliced, mashed, or even guacamole, put the remainders in a bowl and sprinkle some lemon, lime or even fresh orange juice on top. The acid slows down the oxidation process (that’s what leads to the brown slime) and prolongs the life of the avocado. But if you do start to see some browning, just scoop those parts out and toss them.

If your avocado is simply sliced in half, you can just run some water over the cut surface and put it in the fridge. It’ll most likely develop a little brown film, but it’ll peel back easily and can be tossed.

Storing an avocado that’s close to going bad:

If your avocado is perfectly ripe but you don’t have the time to use it, don’t throw it away! Puree your avocado with a food processor or blender and store it in the freezer. When you are ready to try out that new dip or spread recipe, you can take it out and use it.

How to ripen an avocado:

I think we’ve all been there: in the produce section of our supermarket standing in front of the lousy selection of avocados and being forced to find the best of the worst. Obviously you want to choose one that is under-ripe and not over-ripe, but it still means you are going to have to wait to be able to eat it. Maybe as long as four days! Or does it?

It turns out, there are some simple and effective methods to ripening an avocado quickly.

Place the under-ripe avocado in a paper bag. Make sure the bag is in good shape and there aren’t any rips or tears. The bag is going to seal in the ethylene gas and ultimately ripen the berry.

Add a banana in the bag with the avocado. You can use an apple or a tomato if you don’t have any bananas lying around, but the banana is your first choice. These fruits emit more ethylene gas than others, and the more they produce, the faster they’ll ripen.

Close the bag by rolling it down and keep it at room temperature and away from sunlight.

Check in often. The avocado will ripen as quickly as one day, so be sure to check it out. As it ripens, it will get some hints of deep purple and black. Once it’s ripe, store it as discussed, but only fora few days.

How to ripen a cut avocado:

If you forgot to check for the ripeness of the avocado and went straight to slicing it open, you may be disappointed to realize it’s not read to eat. Luckily you can take a couple steps and ripen the halves in no time.

Sprinkle the avocado slices with lemon or lime juice. This will help avoid that brown mush.

Cover it in saran wrap with the two halves facing each other like you are reconnecting it. Stick it in the refrigerator.

Check in often! The length of time it will take to ripen will vary, but check in every day to ensure it doesn’t go bad. Take the avocado out of the wrap and poke it gently. If it seems soft enough, feel free to sample it. If it doesn’t quite taste right yet, put it back in the fridge.

How do you cut an avocado?

Few things are as satisfying as taking a knife to the pit of an avocado, twisting it and pulling it out cleanly! But not everyone can do it on the first try. Below is a video showing you how to successfully cut an avocado.

Here are some delicious avocado recipes for you to try:

Breakfast Recipes

Baked Egg in Avocado

This breakfast is both delicious and beautiful. Want to host the ultimate healthy brunch and look like a pro? Try this.

Avocado Banana Smoothie

This creamy breakfast smoothie is not only sweetly delicious, but it’s a great way to burn fat and give your heart the healthy stuff it needs!

Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is a classic way to incorporate healthy fats into your morning routine. This site gives six unique ways to top your toast.

Power Breakfast Potato Boat

If you love eating a big breakfast , this beast is for you. A potato, some bacon, a fried egg and avocado is on top of melted cheese. Don’t make this one a habit though.

Blueberry Avocado Muffins

I’m a sucker for recipes that give me healthy things hidden in seemingly sinful things. This delicious muffin is a sweet way to get your vitamins in at the breakfast table.

Mexican Grilled Corn Avocado Toast: If you needed more proof that avocado toast is never bland , check out this recipe. Mexican style street corn tops tons of delicious flavors on this gorgeous brekki.

Spicy chard and pineapple smoothie:

If you don’t like a ton of sweetness in your green smoothie, try this recipe. The bitter chard mixed with the sweet pineapple provides a memorable bite.

Avocado and egg breakfast pizza

Pizza can be for breakfast! Top your “pizza” with pureed avocado and a fried egg. Add some hot sauce if you’re feeling crazy.

Steak and avocado breakfast burrito

Chipotle, who? This breakfast burrito will be your new favorite meal.

Pomegranate and Pistachio Relish on Avocado Toast

If you want a little sweet, a little salty and a lot delicious, make this toast ! Not only will your stomach be happy, but your Instagram will be filled with pictures of this pretty meal.

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Avocado Chicken Salad

Delicious, light and refreshing, this avocado chicken salad is sure to please even the pickiest eater. Check out this recipe for a lunch you will look forward to eating.

Tomato Avocado Melt

Cheese? yes. Avocados? yes. I’m already sold .

Avocado Grilled Cheese

Just when you thought a a grilled cheese couldn’t get an y more delicious, someone put avocado with it. Yes, please.

Spicy southwestern salad with avocado dressing

This salad is loaded with greens, beans, corn and sweet potatoes. Avocados and cilantro create a delicious dressing that would probably be good consumed with just a straw.

Japapeno Turkey Burgers

You can find plenty of rich recipes including avocado, but if you’re watching your weight, you may find even more. This turkey burger is a great lunch you don’t have to feel guilty about.

Shrimp avocado salad

This salad is a great choice for a warm day, especially if you’re in a seafood state of mind. Avocado is great with fish (think any sushi roll ever), so shrimp makes sense!

Garlic Bacon Avocado Burgers

Sometimes you just need a good burger . And hey, if you use avocado, that makes it healthy! Right?

Orange Almond Salad with Avocado

If you want a fresh salad with lots of flavor, put this yummy salad together.

Toasted Avocado and Bean Pitas

I believe everything tastes better on pita bread. But I’m pretty sure this combo would taste good even on it’s own.

Cucumber Avocado Sandwich

This sandwich is simple, clean and oh so good.

Avocado Caprese Salad

Okay, these little bites are so cute. How could you not want to eat these healthy cuties?

Chickpea Avocado Mash

This wrap is so good and healthy, but it still tastes filling and satisfying.

Avocado Hummus Taquitos

I love taquitos. That crunch is so satisfying. Hummus and avocado mash mingle here for a creamy, crunchy lunch.

Avocado Pasta Salad

This recipe is chock full of avocado. It even has an avocado dressing!

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Light, refreshing and uber healthy. Enjoy!

Dinner Recipes:

Creamy Avocado and Spinach Pasta

This is pasta you don’t have to feel guilty about! Slurp those noodles knowing your nourishing your body!

Chicken Avocado Quesadillas

These quesadillas are super filling but so, so tasty! You’ll look forward to having leftovers for lunch the next day.

BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

Who needs stuffed peppers when you can stuff an avocado? Try this one tonight.

Avocado Pesto Stuffed Shells

I loved stuffed shells, and I love this recipe because it gives me the taste I want without all the fatty cheeses.

Creamy Cucumber and Avocado Soup

This soup is perfect any night of the year, no matter the weather. And it’s so colorful!

Avocado Pesto Noodles

I love noodles that aren’t actually “noodles.” This recipe will deliver a flavorful dinner that won’t leave you feeling carb-loaded.

Avocado Cucumber Egg Salad

This dinner recipe could so easily be served as a snack or a side dish. No matter when you choose to eat it, you’ll definitely enjoy it.

Tomato Avocado Salad

Want a crazy healthy dinner? Eat this.

Avocado, Strawberry and Spinach Salad

When a salad is balanced, it truly can be its own meal. This clean salad is perfect for a summer night.

Avocado Frittata with Cotija and Mozzarella Cheese

A casserole that you can enjoy on a diet?! You’re welcome.

Black bean tacos with avocado cilantro-lime sauce:

You can’t go wrong with tacos . And if you’ve learned anything so far, it should be that avocados make tacos even better.

Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites

Refreshing, yummy and can be a snack or a meal . Depends on how hard it is for you to stop eating them!

Smokey bacon sweet potato hash and eggs:

YUM! While this is almost like breakfast for dinner , it’s going to be good and good for you no matter what time of day.

Blackened Tilapia Taco Bowls

What’s better than tacos ? Deconstructed tacos!

Chili-Lime Beef and Black Bean Bowls with Avocado Crema

Beef, avocado , black beans…what more could you want?

Snack Recipes

Crispy Baked Avocado Fries and Chipotle Dipping Sauce

One of my favorite things about clean eating is how not clean it tastes. I love zucchini chips, roasted sweet potatoes and crispy brussel sprouts. These avocado fries are a delicious, healthy way to snack.

Avocado Brushetta

This is a super simple recipe to put together, and ideal as an appetizer.

Avocado Deviled Eggs

If you are always responsible for bringing deviled eggs to the party, try these next tim e to impress the crowd.

Avocado Egg Rolls

These are a great pre-dinner snack. That is, if you can avoid eating them all!

Guacamole

An avocado list wouldn’t be complete without a guac recipe!

Dessert Recipes

Fudgey Avocado Brownies with Avocado Frosting

The cool thing about avocados is they add a creamy texture which can pass for a rich batter in baked goods. This recipe is for yummy HEALTHY brownies

Mexican Chocolate Avocado Ice cream

Healthy ice cream? It sounds too good to be true. But it’s real and you can make it!

Flourless Chocolate Avocado Cookies

These cookies are great for people with allergies.

Avocado Fudge Pops

These are yummy if you’re an adult, but if you have picky kids, they’re an ideal way to get your kid to eat healthy !

Honey Lime Avocado Baked Donuts

Homemade doughnuts instantly make you impressive and cool. Healthy homemade doughnuts make you a superhero.

Which recipes are you going to try? Let us know!

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Avocado stem images: thekitchn.com

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It's The Era Of Avocado! Try these 50+ Super Easy Avocado Recipes At Home Now!

Avocados are gaining popularity because of their rich nutritional value plus it’s mild and unique taste. It’s a versatile food that works with all kinds of dishes. Avocados are not only nutritious and delicious, they seem to be the hipster icon of the year. I have seen so many avocado tattoos on calf muscles and biceps that I’ve lost count. So if you love that green berry (yes, avocados are berries) so much that you would eat it for every meal and get a tattoo of it, stay tuned. The potential to add them to everything from smoothies for a rich and creamy texture, to desserts in order to substitute unhealthy fats, is endless! Avocados are super nutrient-rich, and the fact that they taste delicious makes it easy to get all your vitamins and healthy fats with every bite.

How to shop for avocados:

I love a good life hack, and luckily there are plenty for picking avocados. It’s difficult to base your decision on color alone (though you should observe any discoloration and bruising,) so it’s better to squeeze the berry gently and see if it’s firm but gives just a little. Don’t use your fingertips though, because you could wind up bruising it! If the avocado yields to firm, gentle pressure, then it’s ripe and ready. But if it just feels kind of tough, it’s going to need a couple more days [1]

My favorite life hack for avocado selection is this one: peel back the stem! If you scratch off the tiny little stem on the top of the avocado, you’ll be able to know if your choice will be delicious or just brown and slimy inside. If the stem comes off easy and what’s underneath appears green, then it’s ripe! If you find brown underneath, then it’s overripe and won’t be good. And if the stem doesn’t come off and all, then the avocado is under ripe and won’t be ready for some time.

If you’re buying avocados for an event, such as a party that absolutely needs guacamole, purchase unripe avocados 4-5 days in advance. That should give you a nice window and help to ensure you won’t wind up with over-ripe berries at your party.

Taking off the steam is the easiest way to tell whether it’s good to eat or not!

It’s not ripped yet!

How to store avocados:

Once you’re a pro at choosing avocados, you still have to be able to store them. If you’re like me, you don’t always use the entire berry in one sitting; sometime’s I’ll put half into my smoothie, and sometimes I spread a quarter on toast. I typically put my leftover avocado in Tupperware before sticking it in the fridge, but there are better ways to store the green goodness and ensure it won’t be gross by the next morning [2].

Storing a cut avocado:

No matter what form it’s in, cut, sliced, mashed, or even guacamole, put the remainders in a bowl and sprinkle some lemon, lime or even fresh orange juice on top. The acid slows down the oxidation process (that’s what leads to the brown slime) and prolongs the life of the avocado. But if you do start to see some browning, just scoop those parts out and toss them.

If your avocado is simply sliced in half, you can just run some water over the cut surface and put it in the fridge. It’ll most likely develop a little brown film, but it’ll peel back easily and can be tossed.

Storing an avocado that’s close to going bad:

If your avocado is perfectly ripe but you don’t have the time to use it, don’t throw it away! Puree your avocado with a food processor or blender and store it in the freezer. When you are ready to try out that new dip or spread recipe, you can take it out and use it.

How to ripen an avocado:

I think we’ve all been there: in the produce section of our supermarket standing in front of the lousy selection of avocados and being forced to find the best of the worst. Obviously you want to choose one that is under-ripe and not over-ripe, but it still means you are going to have to wait to be able to eat it. Maybe as long as four days! Or does it?

It turns out, there are some simple and effective methods to ripening an avocado quickly.

Place the under-ripe avocado in a paper bag. Make sure the bag is in good shape and there aren’t any rips or tears. The bag is going to seal in the ethylene gas and ultimately ripen the berry.

Add a banana in the bag with the avocado. You can use an apple or a tomato if you don’t have any bananas lying around, but the banana is your first choice. These fruits emit more ethylene gas than others, and the more they produce, the faster they’ll ripen.

Close the bag by rolling it down and keep it at room temperature and away from sunlight.

Check in often. The avocado will ripen as quickly as one day, so be sure to check it out. As it ripens, it will get some hints of deep purple and black. Once it’s ripe, store it as discussed, but only fora few days.

How to ripen a cut avocado:

If you forgot to check for the ripeness of the avocado and went straight to slicing it open, you may be disappointed to realize it’s not read to eat. Luckily you can take a couple steps and ripen the halves in no time.

Sprinkle the avocado slices with lemon or lime juice. This will help avoid that brown mush.

Cover it in saran wrap with the two halves facing each other like you are reconnecting it. Stick it in the refrigerator.

Check in often! The length of time it will take to ripen will vary, but check in every day to ensure it doesn’t go bad. Take the avocado out of the wrap and poke it gently. If it seems soft enough, feel free to sample it. If it doesn’t quite taste right yet, put it back in the fridge.

How do you cut an avocado?

Few things are as satisfying as taking a knife to the pit of an avocado, twisting it and pulling it out cleanly! But not everyone can do it on the first try. Below is a video showing you how to successfully cut an avocado.

Here are some delicious avocado recipes for you to try:

Breakfast Recipes

Baked Egg in Avocado

This breakfast is both delicious and beautiful. Want to host the ultimate healthy brunch and look like a pro? Try this.

Avocado Banana Smoothie

This creamy breakfast smoothie is not only sweetly delicious, but it’s a great way to burn fat and give your heart the healthy stuff it needs!

Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is a classic way to incorporate healthy fats into your morning routine. This site gives six unique ways to top your toast.

Power Breakfast Potato Boat

If you love eating a big breakfast , this beast is for you. A potato, some bacon, a fried egg and avocado is on top of melted cheese. Don’t make this one a habit though.

Blueberry Avocado Muffins

I’m a sucker for recipes that give me healthy things hidden in seemingly sinful things. This delicious muffin is a sweet way to get your vitamins in at the breakfast table.

Mexican Grilled Corn Avocado Toast: If you needed more proof that avocado toast is never bland , check out this recipe. Mexican style street corn tops tons of delicious flavors on this gorgeous brekki.

Spicy chard and pineapple smoothie:

If you don’t like a ton of sweetness in your green smoothie, try this recipe. The bitter chard mixed with the sweet pineapple provides a memorable bite.

Avocado and egg breakfast pizza

Pizza can be for breakfast! Top your “pizza” with pureed avocado and a fried egg. Add some hot sauce if you’re feeling crazy.

Steak and avocado breakfast burrito

Chipotle, who? This breakfast burrito will be your new favorite meal.

Pomegranate and Pistachio Relish on Avocado Toast

If you want a little sweet, a little salty and a lot delicious, make this toast ! Not only will your stomach be happy, but your Instagram will be filled with pictures of this pretty meal.

Lunch Recipes

Avocado Chicken Salad

Delicious, light and refreshing, this avocado chicken salad is sure to please even the pickiest eater. Check out this recipe for a lunch you will look forward to eating.

Tomato Avocado Melt

Cheese? yes. Avocados? yes. I’m already sold .

Avocado Grilled Cheese

Just when you thought a a grilled cheese couldn’t get an y more delicious, someone put avocado with it. Yes, please.

Spicy southwestern salad with avocado dressing

This salad is loaded with greens, beans, corn and sweet potatoes. Avocados and cilantro create a delicious dressing that would probably be good consumed with just a straw.

Japapeno Turkey Burgers

You can find plenty of rich recipes including avocado, but if you’re watching your weight, you may find even more. This turkey burger is a great lunch you don’t have to feel guilty about.

Shrimp avocado salad

This salad is a great choice for a warm day, especially if you’re in a seafood state of mind. Avocado is great with fish (think any sushi roll ever), so shrimp makes sense!

Garlic Bacon Avocado Burgers

Sometimes you just need a good burger . And hey, if you use avocado, that makes it healthy! Right?

Orange Almond Salad with Avocado

If you want a fresh salad with lots of flavor, put this yummy salad together.

Toasted Avocado and Bean Pitas

I believe everything tastes better on pita bread. But I’m pretty sure this combo would taste good even on it’s own.

Cucumber Avocado Sandwich

This sandwich is simple, clean and oh so good.

Avocado Caprese Salad

Okay, these little bites are so cute. How could you not want to eat these healthy cuties?

Chickpea Avocado Mash

This wrap is so good and healthy, but it still tastes filling and satisfying.

Avocado Hummus Taquitos

I love taquitos. That crunch is so satisfying. Hummus and avocado mash mingle here for a creamy, crunchy lunch.

Avocado Pasta Salad

This recipe is chock full of avocado. It even has an avocado dressing!

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Light, refreshing and uber healthy. Enjoy!

Dinner Recipes:

Creamy Avocado and Spinach Pasta

This is pasta you don’t have to feel guilty about! Slurp those noodles knowing your nourishing your body!

Chicken Avocado Quesadillas

These quesadillas are super filling but so, so tasty! You’ll look forward to having leftovers for lunch the next day.

BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

Who needs stuffed peppers when you can stuff an avocado? Try this one tonight.

Avocado Pesto Stuffed Shells

I loved stuffed shells, and I love this recipe because it gives me the taste I want without all the fatty cheeses.

Creamy Cucumber and Avocado Soup

This soup is perfect any night of the year, no matter the weather. And it’s so colorful!

Avocado Pesto Noodles

I love noodles that aren’t actually “noodles.” This recipe will deliver a flavorful dinner that won’t leave you feeling carb-loaded.

Avocado Cucumber Egg Salad

This dinner recipe could so easily be served as a snack or a side dish. No matter when you choose to eat it, you’ll definitely enjoy it.

Tomato Avocado Salad

Want a crazy healthy dinner? Eat this.

Avocado, Strawberry and Spinach Salad

When a salad is balanced, it truly can be its own meal. This clean salad is perfect for a summer night.

Avocado Frittata with Cotija and Mozzarella Cheese

A casserole that you can enjoy on a diet?! You’re welcome.

Black bean tacos with avocado cilantro-lime sauce:

You can’t go wrong with tacos . And if you’ve learned anything so far, it should be that avocados make tacos even better.

Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites

Refreshing, yummy and can be a snack or a meal . Depends on how hard it is for you to stop eating them!

Smokey bacon sweet potato hash and eggs:

YUM! While this is almost like breakfast for dinner , it’s going to be good and good for you no matter what time of day.

Blackened Tilapia Taco Bowls

What’s better than tacos ? Deconstructed tacos!

Chili-Lime Beef and Black Bean Bowls with Avocado Crema

Beef, avocado , black beans…what more could you want?

Snack Recipes

Crispy Baked Avocado Fries and Chipotle Dipping Sauce

One of my favorite things about clean eating is how not clean it tastes. I love zucchini chips, roasted sweet potatoes and crispy brussel sprouts. These avocado fries are a delicious, healthy way to snack.

Avocado Brushetta

This is a super simple recipe to put together, and ideal as an appetizer.

Avocado Deviled Eggs

If you are always responsible for bringing deviled eggs to the party, try these next tim e to impress the crowd.

Avocado Egg Rolls

These are a great pre-dinner snack. That is, if you can avoid eating them all!

Guacamole

An avocado list wouldn’t be complete without a guac recipe!

Dessert Recipes

Fudgey Avocado Brownies with Avocado Frosting

The cool thing about avocados is they add a creamy texture which can pass for a rich batter in baked goods. This recipe is for yummy HEALTHY brownies

Mexican Chocolate Avocado Ice cream

Healthy ice cream? It sounds too good to be true. But it’s real and you can make it!

Flourless Chocolate Avocado Cookies

These cookies are great for people with allergies.

Avocado Fudge Pops

These are yummy if you’re an adult, but if you have picky kids, they’re an ideal way to get your kid to eat healthy !

Honey Lime Avocado Baked Donuts

Homemade doughnuts instantly make you impressive and cool. Healthy homemade doughnuts make you a superhero.

Which recipes are you going to try? Let us know!

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