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VIDEO: Sweet Potato Toast

Did you know you can toast sweet potato slices... and it's absolutely delicious!

Method

  1. Slice an avocado in half.
  2. In a bowl, combine avocado with half an onion (diced) and coriander. 
  3. Add the juice from half a lemon and some salt, and mix.
  4. Cut a sweet potato into 1/2 inch slices.
  5. Place in a toaster, making sure to toast both sides. 
  6. Spread the avocado mix onto the toast. Enjoy!

Top rated Salad with protein recipes

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Toss all of the ingredients into a large bowl, then mix in the dressing and enjoy

  • 3 c chicken roughly chopped
  • 1/2 box penne
  • 4 c romaine chopped
  • 1 cucumber cubed
  • 1/4 c fresh basil sliced
  • 1/4 c green onions sliced
  • 2 c cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
  • caesar salad dressing (homemade or storebought)
4.7/5 (31 Votes)

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This Caesar Salad recipe is made extra special with the addition of Worcestershire sauce!

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce
  • 1 halved garlic clove
  • 1/3 cup oil (75ml)
  • 1 cup french bread cubes with crusts removed
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 anchovy filets (drained and chopped)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (half a lemon)
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
4.6/5 (47 Votes)

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Mixed together fennel, onion, and arugula

  • 1 large fennel bulb, chopped very thinly
  • 1/2 onion, chopped very thinly
  • 2-3 c arugula
  • lemon juice from one lemon
  • 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 TBS Bourbon Smoked Pepper
  • 1 TBS Bourbon Smoked Salt
  • Small piece of fresh parmesan reggiano
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4.5/5 (22 Votes)

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Quinoa is a healthy, protein rich, low glycemic grain that can be prepared as you would any rice dish

  • 1 clove chopped garlic
  • 1 TBLS. grapeseed oil (or canola oil)
  • 1 cup quinoa - cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 TBLS. chopped parsley
  • 1 TBLS. chopped basil
  • 1 small mozzarella cut in cubes
  • 1 pint of grape tomatoes cut in half
  • Drizzle of olive oil & Balsamic vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

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Mix together all ingredients EXCEPT for the dressing

  • 3 cups grilled chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ box penne pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 bottle Caesar salad dressing
4.2/5 (27 Votes)

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Cook noodles according to package and then drain

  • 1 Pack Chicken Ramen Soup
  • 3 Cups Shredded Cabbage
  • 2 Cups Breaded Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/2 Cup Finely Diced Green Peppers
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
  • 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 1/2 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 TBSP Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 TSP Ginger
4.2/5 (11 Votes)

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Shred boiled chicken with fork

  • 1 whole chicken - boiled
  • 1 1/2 c. miracle whip
  • 3 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
  • 1/3 c. finely chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp. diced onion
4.2/5 (19 Votes)

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Gluten-free and nut-free, a delicious summer salad!

  • Salad:
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 avocado
  • 4 green onions
  • 1 can of black beans
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • Dressing:
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • juice of 1.5 lemons
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup tahini
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • cup tamari
4.2/5 (6 Votes)

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Wonderful as salad or a bigger entre!! Delicious Asian crunchy sweet and savory dish

  • 1 cup dry Mr Noodles with flavour packet ( any flavour, I like chicken)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sesame noodles
  • Lg pkg baby spinach
  • Sm pkg soy beans
  • 2 cup -Shredded carrots, celery and daikon radish
  • 1 cup diced red pepper
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup soya sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin
  • 1/4 cup oJ
  • Seasoning packet - me noodle
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbl spn of lime juice
  • 1 tsp dry kerns mustard
  • 2 tbl sp chopp garlic
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • *chicken or steak optional
4.2/5 (13 Votes)

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Cook quinoa: pour water and quinoa into a pot, cook for 12 minutes or until all the water being absorbed, let it st

  • quinoa 1 cup
  • kale
  • water 2 cups
  • sun dried tomato
  • nuts
  • raisins
  • ham
  • oliver oil
  • lemon
  • brown sugar
  • basil and rosemary
  • sea salt
  • mustard(optional)
4/5 (15 Votes)

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