Avo-Bacon Boats

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 3 medium avocados, seeded & halved

• 6 slices cooked bacon

• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

• ½ cup cress sprouts (or other microgreens)

• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚. Roll up individual slices of cooked bacon and place one in each avocado half. Top with cheese and season to taste. Place in the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starts to brown. Garnish with cress sprouts and serve immediately.

Spinach, Avo, Quinoa Salad

Serves 4-6

Dressing Ingredients

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

• ¼ cup orange juice

• 2 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 Tbsp honey

• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until blended. Set aside.

Salad Ingredients

• 1 blood orange, peeled, chopped

• 1 medium avocado, peeled, chopped

• 4 cups baby spinach

• 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds

• 4 cups cooked quinoa

Instructions

Add all salad ingredients into a mixing bowl and toss lightly. Drizzle with dressing and toss again. Serve immediately. 

Festive Avo Salmon Trees

Makes 2 trees, serves 3 
Ingredients

• 3 slices of white bread

• 4-6 oz. smoked salmon, cut into thin strips

• 2-3 slices American cheese, cut into star shapes

• 2 medium avocados, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Lightly toast bread—layer with slices of avocado, salmon, and cheese stars.

2. Garnish with favorite nuts, seeds, or berries

3. Serve immediately.

Black Bean Veggie Burger - Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup onion, chopped and sautéed

• 1 cup canned black beans, well-drained

• 1 slice bread, crumbled

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp. onion powder

• 1/2 cup flour

• dash pepper 

• oil for frying 

• 2 onion rolls or buns

• 1/2 avocado, sliced

• 6 cucumber slices

• 1/2 cup leafy greens

• 1/4  cup bean sprouts

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mash the beans until almost smooth.

2. Add the sautéed onions to the mashed black beans, along with the crumbled bread, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing to combine well.

3. Add the flour a few tablespoons at a time and mix to combine well. Note that the mixture will be very thick.

4. Form into individual patties, approximately 1/2-inch thick by rolling a handful into a ball, then gently flatten.

5. Fry patties in a small amount of oil over medium-low heat until slightly firm and lightly browned on each side, about 3 minutes. 

6. Layer greens, bean patty, avocado, and cucumber on a bun. Add sprouts and top with the other half of the bun.

7. Serve immediately.

Avocado Salmon Burgers - Keto & Gluten-Free

Keto & Gluten-Free 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 avocados, seeded, peeled, halved

• 1/2 cucumber, ribboned

• 1/2 cup mixed greens

• 8 oz. smoked or salted salmon, thinly sliced

• Sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

1. Place avocado half on plate or cutting board, open side up.

2. Add a layer of mixed greens.

3. Add salmon, cucumber ribbons, and more greens.

4. Top with the other half of the avocado.

5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

6. Serve immediately.