Stuffed Avocado Halves

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, seeded, halved

• 2 Tbsp. pomegranate seeds

• ¼ cup feta cheese

• ¼ cup arugula leaves 

• 3-4 cherry tomatoes, halved 

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 2 tsp. lemon juice

Instructions

1. Mix lemon juice and olive oil together. 

2. Add arugula, feta, cherry tomatoes, and pomegranate seeds into a bowl and toss lightly with the dressing. 

3. Place avocado on plate or serving tray cut side up. 

4. Spoon mixture on top of avocado halves and serve immediately.

Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 13-ounce bag  tortilla chips

• 2 cups shredded cheese of choice: cheddar, jack, or mozzarella (dairy or non-dairy)

• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 ear sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob

• 1  red onion, finely chopped

• 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1 avocado, seeded, peeled and diced

• 1 bunch cilantro

• Juice and zest of 1 lime

• Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

• Arrange a layer of chips evenly on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese, black beans, and corn. Top with the remaining chips, cheese, black beans, and corn.

• Bake about 7-8 minutes until the cheese melts, and the chips are beginning to brown around the edges.

• Garnish with red onion, jalapeños, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream.

Dairy-Free Cashew Sour Cream 

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked overnight)

• 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 

• 1/4 cup water

• salt to taste

Instructions

• Soak the cashews in water overnight and then drain and rinse. 

• Place in a highspeed blender and blend for one minute. 

• Add the lemon juice and vinegar and keep blending. 

• Add the water and salt and blend until smooth.

Sweet Potato Fries & Avocado Cilantro Dip

Serves 4

Dip 

Ingredients

• 1  avocado, seeded and peeled 

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (regular or reduced-fat)

• 1/2 cup cilantro 

• 1 Tbsp. lime juice 

• salt, to taste

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. 

• Add water if needed, a tablespoon at a time, and process until you reach your desired consistency. 

• Chill until ready to serve.

Fries

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into thin wedges

• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp. paprika

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Add sweet potato wedges and oil into a bowl and toss lightly. 

• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. 

• Arrange loosely on a sprayed baking sheet in a single layer. 

• Turning occasionally, bake on an upper rack about 20 minutes until golden brown. 

• Allow to cool slightly before serving with dip.

Avocado Hummus

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas

• 1 ripe avocado, seeded and peeled

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

• 3 Tbsp. tahini

• 2 Tbsp. lime juice

• 1 clove garlic

• 1.5 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1/8 tsp. cumin

• Salt to taste 

Directions

• Drain chickpeas and add to a food processor along with other ingredients. 

• Puree until very smooth. 

• Serve with pita or other chips.