apple nachos

2 apples - cut into thin wedges

2 tbsp almond butter

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp maple syrup

craisins or raisins

sunflower seeds or pepitas

cinnamon

 

 

arrange apples on plate. 

 

melt almond butter, coconut oil and maple syrup and whisk until smooth.  drizzle over apples.  sprinkle with craisins, seeds, and cinnamon.

the best fresh tomato salsa

ingredients:

3 c. chopped tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped green bell peppers
1 c. onion, diced
1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

directions:

stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilatnro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.  serve.

*original recipe from www.allrecipes.com

spinach white bean crostini

yields: 2 1/2 cups 

ingredients:

2 c. spinach, packed, shopped

1 can cannelloni beans, rinsed

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp. fresh dill

juice from 1/2 lemon

salt and pepper to taste

directionsL

mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.  serve on sliced baguette.

*original recipe from usu food sense 

margo salad

3 large avocados, diced
6 roma tomatoes, diced
3 green onions
2 cans shoepeg corn (drain)
1 can black eyed peas (drain)
1/2 - 3/4 bottle zesty italian dressing (fat free)

may add garbanzo beans, black beans, sliced olives