Make the MOST of your Thanksgiving holiday with a healthy holiday menu featuring avocados that's fit for the whole family.
Deviled Avo Eggs
Deviled Avo Eggs
Serving Size: 4-6
Ingredients
- 12 hard boiled eggs, peeled, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 large avocados, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 4 Tbsp. plain Greek yogurt (can use almond milk yogurt)
- 1-2 Tbsp. lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
Directions
Slice hard boiled eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks into a bowl. Set egg whites aside. Mash yolks and avocado with a fork, stir in lime juice. Add mustard, yogurt, salt and pepper. Scoop mixture into egg white cups. Sprinkle with green onion, paprika, or any other garnish you wish. Serve immediately or chilled up to 6 hours.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Avocado & Pecans
Serving Size: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1 lb. fresh brussels sprouts, stems trimmed and cut in halves or quarters
- 1 T balsamic vinegar
- 1 T + 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. + 2 tsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice (I used my fresh-frozen lemon juice)
- 2 medium avocados, peeled and cut into small dice
- 1/2 tsp. Vege-Sal, plus more to taste
- fresh-ground black pepper to taste
Make this special recipe in full at Kayln's Kitchen, here.
One-Pot Cheesy Turkey Tamale Pie
Serving Size: 4-6
Ingredients
Polenta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese shredded plus 4 ounces more for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon salt + pepper
- 2-4 tablespoons butter
Turkey Mixture
- 2 cups turkey shredded
- 1 cup leftover gravy or 1/2 cup extra enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt + pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans rinsed + drained if using canned
Make this special recipe in full at Half Baked Harvest, here.
Avocado Banana Lemon Cheesecake with Raspberries
Serving Size: 10-12
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup dates, pitted
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1 cup coconut, dried unsweetened
- 1 cup walnuts
Directions
Place crust mixture down into a pie plate or dish and refrigerate while you prepare the filling.Place all crust ingredients into a food processor and blend until mixture is slightly chunky.
Filling
- 5 medium avocados, peeled and deseeded
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (roughly 4-5 lemons)
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 cup raw honey or agave nectar
- 1.5 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted and at room temperature
- 1 cup raspberries
Directions
Place the avocados, banana, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey or agave, and coconut oil into a food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour the filling over the chilled crust.
Cover the dish using a plate, and return it to the refrigerator for at least two hours to set. Add raspberries and top with coconut flakes before serving.
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