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Seven Layer American Flag Dip
Every patriotic summer barbeque calls for a seven layer dip! And this is one of our favorites! Super simple. Healthier alternative than most. And great for dipping chips or veggies too! Ingredients: 1 tub plain Greek yogurt 2 cans refried beans (I used organic vegetarian) 1 16oz jar of salsa Shredded romaine lettuce Black olives, sliced Roma tomatoes, finely diced Taco flavored shredded cheese Blue corn tortilla chips Directions: In a 13×9 baking dish, spread refried beans evenly across pan. Top with layer of salsa- 3/4- 1 c. Add layer of sliced black olives. Top olives with shredded lettuce then shredded cheese. Dice Roma tomatoes, set aside. Spoon Greek…
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Texas Caviar- Clean and Simple
We all do it. We have a BBQ coming up. We swear we’re going to plan ahead, find some cute/healthy/fun recipe on Pinterest to make and an hour before we go it’s scramble mode to get it together! Raiding the pantry and trying to throw something together. Fortunately, if you’re like me and have a few things in your pantry and fridge already, this can be a breezy 5 minute recipe! We use this as a salad, a side, a dip for tortilla chips, and to top turkey burgers, burritos, tacos, and really anything! You can swap out several things but here’s a good base!…
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Quinoa Chicken Salad- Mediterranean
Yesterday we hosted a little housewarming party/BBQ and where I love a fridge full of leftovers, I get tired of eating the same thing. So I whipped up a simple salad with some leftovers. Enjoy! Share! Love! , Mediterranean Quinoa Chicken Salad For the quinoa salad: 1 c quinoa 2 c water (Cook according to package) When cooked and fluffed with fork, add: 1 medium cucumber, diced 1 large (or 3 Roma) tomato, diced1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/4 red onion, minced 2 tsp EVOO 1/4 c roasted red pepper dressing 1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt 1 tsp oregano Toss ingredients together. Add in 1-2 c chopped kale,…
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BBQ Pulled Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Summer = BBQ. I always eat too much BBQ and feel miserable afterward- who’s with me? So this combo of BBQ pulled chicken, sweet potato, and a little bit of sweet, heat, and cilantro hit the spot! My crockpot was perfect for the chicken, 4-6 hours on low and it pulled apart perfectly. Sitting on the patio, a nice cold beverage in hand, a yummy side salad, and this makes the perfect summer meal! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/2- 3/4 c From Scratch BBQ Sauce 4 medium chicken breasts, thawed 1 tsp sriracha (to taste) 1 tbsp chopped cilantro 4 small sweet potatoes, baked Directions: In a crockpot sprayed…
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Maple Honey BBQ Sauce
When it’s summer, we BBQ. And you know this semi-crunchy, clean eating momma just had to whip up a made-from-scratch recipe to start basting our goodies in for the grill. This was super easy, just enough zest, and is great for dipping too! Ingredients: 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tbsp wildflower honey 1 tsp chipotle chili powder Sea salt & ground black pepper to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Baste meats, poultry, salmon, prior to grilling, or use for dipping! Enjoy!
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BBQ Salmon Tacos with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Summer. Fire up that grill. Get that summer sweet corn out. It’s time to BBQ! If you’ve been following my blog, you know I love a good Taco Tuesday recipe- especially fish tacos. And when it’s summer, I think of BBQ and sweet corn, and zesty, refreshing favors. Some homemade BBQ sauce, some salmon, some grilled corn tortillas, and fresh cilantro made these just perfection. And made all of my summer fish taco dreams come true! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Ingredients: 4 salmon filets Homemade BBQ Sauce 1 c cooked sweet corn 2-3 tbsp rough chopped fresh cilantro Handful of lettuce (I…
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Firecracker Pasta Salad
Summer. Holiday weekend. BBQ’s. Soooooo much food! I love pasta salad but always eat wayyyyy too much and feel like a brick is in my stomach after. I whipped up this healthier alternative with a little kick, perfect for those holiday BBQ’s without the guilt! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 box veggie pasta, cooked and cooled 3-4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced 3/4 c black beans, rinsed & drained 3/4 c sweet corn 1/2-3/4 c Bolthouse farms Salsa Ramch dressing or 1/2 c salsa mixed with 1/3 c plain Greek yogurt Directions: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing. Stir well…
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BBQ Turkey Sliders
Burgers. Burger love. Oh yeah… One of my favorite cheat meals is a juicy burger. So we opted for a healthier slider recipe for SuperBowl Sunday right here! Ground turkey. Organic BBQ sauce. Topped with romaine and sliced avocado. These are a kid favorite too! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 3 tbsp organic honey BBQ sauce 1/4 cup ground flaxseed Sea salt and black pepper to taste Our Fav Toppings: Cheese Avocado Dijon Mustard Romaine Lettuce Roma Tomatoes Directions: In a large bowl, combine turkey, BBQ sauce, flaxseed, salt and pepper (I mix it with my hands!). Shape into 8 small burger patties. Indent each one with…
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