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    Ingredient: Bread

    Avocad-ohh! Toast

    What do you need to know about avocado toast? Well-it’s satisfying, tasty, healthy and versatile. Move over butter and jam, this toast is packed with fiber, protein and heart-healthy fat!

    Did we mention you don’t have to possess any actual culinary skills to make it? Here are some ideas for inspiration, but the possibilities are endless!

    Level 1 – Basic

    Toast up a piece of bread, preferably a whole grain and high-fiber variety. Mash up some fresh avocado with seasonings such as onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Voila. That’s all there is to it.

    Level 2 – Kickin’ it up a notch

    Spread a moderate layer of prepared hummus on the toast. Top with fresh avocado slices. Top with salt and pepper. (Bonus hint: in lieu of salt and pepper, top off with Trader Joes’ “Everything But the Bagel” seasoning).

    Level 3 – Oh la la!

    Follow directions for level 2…and add sliced tomatoes and lightly drizzle balsamic glaze on top.

    OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

    1. Creamy Vegan Artichoke Spinach Dip
    2. Potato Cakes (Tortas de Papa)

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    Microwave Broccoli Cheese Sandwich

    Ingredients:
    • 1 cup steamed broccoli
    • 2 tablespoons chopped Roasted walnuts or other nut
    • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup grated cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 Slices bread

    Directions:
    Finely chop the broccoli and place in a microwave-safe baking dish with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high (power level 10) until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Uncover immediately. Let cool and drain. In a medium bowl, add the nuts, 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss gently. Spread the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise on the bread. Divide the broccoli filling between the two sandwiches.

    Grilled Cheese with Pears

    Ingredients:
    • 4 slices of bread
    • 4 slices of cheese
    • 1 medium pear, cut into 1/4-inch slices
    • 2 tablespoons of butter or no-stick cooking spray

    Directions:
    Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Butter two slices of bread on one side; place buttered side down onto the pan. Top the bread with 1 slice of cheese, 3-4 pear slices, and another slice of cheese. Cook until bottom of sandwich is browned, 3-5 minutes. Flip over and cook 3-5 more minutes.

    Grilled Cheese (Sándwich de Queso Fundido)

    Ingredients:
    • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
    • 2 slices of bread
    • 2 slices of cheese
    • 3 thin slices of apple or pear

    Directions:
    Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.

    Once the pan is warm, add one slice of bread, buttered side down, then top with half of the cheese, add the apple slices, and the remaining cheese. Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread, buttered side up. Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.


    Ingredientes:
    • 1 cucharada de mantequilla, suavizada
    • 2 rebanadas de pan
    • 2 rebanadas de queso
    • 3 rodajas finas de manzana o pera

    Direcciones:
    Unta mantequilla en las partes exteriores del pan. Dentro del sandwich pon una rebanada de queso, las rodajas de manzana o pera, y el queso restante.

    En un sartén precalentada a una temperatura media-baja pon el sandwich, cocínalo lentamente (asegurando que no se queme) y cuando esté bien dorado dale la vuelta. Estará hecho cuando el queso esté derretido.

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