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Avocado Nachos with Cilantro Lime Crema

February 1, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Try changing up your regular nachos by replacing the chips with these air-fried crunchy and creamy avocado slices. Avocados are a nutrient-dense food full of healthy fats, fiber, and a number of other vitamins and minerals.


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  • CourseAppetizers, Main Dish, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
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Servings
6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
Nachos
  • 1/2 pound of lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon low sodium taco seasonings
  • 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 avocados seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
Cilantro Lime Crema
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Nachos
  1. In a medium skillet brown the ground beef. Cook until it reaches 160°F. Add the water and 1 tablespoon of taco seasonings stir to combine. Take off heat and set aside.
  2. In a shallow plate combine the breadcrumbs and remaining taco seasoning.
  3. Take the avocado slices and roll in the breadcrumbs and place on a plate.
  4. Place avocadoes slices in an air fryer basket and spray tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook at 375°F for 7 minutes. Note: Refer to the air fryer owner’s manual for specific cooking times. The time and temperature listed above are general guidelines.
  5. Place avocado slices on a serving plate. Top with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro lime crema
Cilantro Lime Crema
  1. Place all ingredients in the food processor. Blend until combined.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, appetizer, appetizers, avocado, nacho, nachos, snack, vegetable, Vegetarian

Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Dip

July 23, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Here’s a zesty dish that you can grill anytime! This flavorful marinade will give your shrimp a boost of flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and quick to grill.


Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Dip
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp with Dip
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Ingredients
Marinade
  • 1 pound shrimp; frozen or fresh peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tablespoon jalapeno
  • 1 cup green onion
  • 2 cup cilantro
  • 4 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/4 cup lime juice est. 2 limes
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut aminos
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dill Dip
  • 8 ounce container plain Greek low fat yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup sliced limes
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Prep shrimp, if frozen let thaw. If fresh, peel and devein.
  2. Next, remove 6 tsp zest and squeeze ¼ cup lime juice from limes.
  3. Place jalapeno (optional remove seeds), green onion, and cilantro in food processor and pulse.
  4. Then whisk together olive oil, lime juice, pineapple juice, zest, (minced) garlic, coconut aminos, and black pepper in a bowl. Combine processed ingredients to create a marinade.
  5. Pour the marinade into a large sealable food-safe plastic bag. Gather your thawed shrimp and place them in the marinade (plastic bag). Before sealing, press the excess air out, then seal.
  6. Let the shrimp marinate in the fridge for about 10 to 30 minutes (max).
  7. While shrimp is marinating, create your dill dip. Grab a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, and dill. Cover and chill.
  8. You are now ready to grill; you can thread the shrimp onto skewers (see tips on wooden skewers) or place them in a grill pan over the stove.
  9. Grill the shrimp over direct, medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through the process. Make sure shrimp is pink and cooked through - a fully cooked shrimp is 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the temp!
  10. When done, take the shrimp off the grill, and squeeze some lime juice (optional).
  11. You are now ready to serve – garnish your shrimp with cilantro and lime wedges. Pair with any of our side dishes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cilantro, grill, Grilling, lime, marinade, recipe, shrimp

Margarita Chicken

February 8, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Margarita chicken created just in time for Margarita Day. This juicy and flavorful chicken has a tasteful lime flavor. It would be perfect over a fresh salad or sliced into tacos.Margarita Chicken breast recipe on cutting board with side of sliced jalapenos, splayed over a colorful serape cloth


Margarita Chicken breast recipe on cutting board with side of sliced jalapenos, splayed over a colorful serape cloth
Margarita Chicken
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Margarita Chicken breast recipe on cutting board with side of sliced jalapenos, splayed over a colorful serape cloth
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Ingredients
  • 4 4 ounce boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
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  1. Slice chicken breasts into strips.
  2. Prepare marinade by zesting 1 lime zest, juicing limes and lemon, mincing garlic, chopping cilantro and measuring cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Place a resealable plastic bag inside of a sturdy bowl. Fold over the top to avoid a messy seal and open the inside of the bag to create a bowl like shape.
  4. Add chicken and marinade ingredients to the resealable bag.
  5. Seal the plastic bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 3 to 12 hours.
  6. *Tip: The more time you allow for the chicken to marinate, the more flavorful it will be.
  7. 6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken on grill and discard the marinade to avoid cross-contamination. Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165*F.
Alternative cooking methods:
  1. Oven – Preheat oven to 350*F. Place chicken in an oven safe dish with half of the marinade. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165*F. Be sure to discard remaining marinade to avoid cross-contamination.
  2. Slow Cooker – Place chicken and marinade in a crockpot. Add 1 cup of water. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Or cook on high for 4 hours. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165*F.
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Crunchy Lime Wasabi Salmon

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

 


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Crunchy Lime Wasabi Salmon
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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup wasabi peas about 3 ounces
  • 1 16 ounce salmon filet
  • 1 tablespoons lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • juice from one lime
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Blend wasabi peas in processor until ground but with some coarsely crushed pieces.
  3. Lightly oil rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Arrange salmon fillet,skin side down,on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Press ground wasabi peas onto tops of salmon fillet to adhere, covering top completely.
  6. Sprinkle lime zest over salmon; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
  7. Bake salmon just until opaque in center, about 15 minutes.
  8. Squeeze juice from the lime over the cooked salmon.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, five, Heart Healthy, main dish, protein, Seafood

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