Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich
Going Greek Dip
This morsel of Greek cuisine is a fantastic and easy addition to your lunch or afternoon snack routine!
Ingredients
- 8 oz hummus
- 1/4 cup feta cheese reduced-fat
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives Kalamata Olives preferred
- 1 tbsp pepperoncinis optional
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1/4 cucumber chopped
- 1 tbsp dried or fresh oregano
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, garnish, and serve with pita wedges or sliced vegetables for dipping.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
Mocha Rubbed Pot Roast
Coffee and beef may seem like unlikely partners, but this recipe makes them the perfect pair. This is not your average pot roast, it has so much flavor! You will smell the aroma of the coffee and spices as soon as you walk in the door. You will also feel good that you are feeding your family a healthy meal full of protein and vitamins. This pot roast goes perfectly with Mint Sugar Snap Peas and a whole-wheat roll.
Mocha Rubbed Pot Roast
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Beef roast is an great option for slow cooking and braising due to it being a less tender cut.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8 | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 6 hours |
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Ingredients
Mocha Rub
- 2 Tablespoons ground coffee beans
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Roast
- 2 lb beef roast
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/8 cup honey
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- Rub- Mix all coffee, paprika, and all other spices in a shallow dish.
- Pat the roast with a paper towel. Rub mixture over the the roast and rub it in well with your hands.
- Pour coffee, broth, onion, honey and balsamic vinegar into the slow cooker. Place the roast with the slow cooker and broth mixture . Cook for 6-7 hours on low. *You can serve the roast with or without the liquid.
Recipe Notes
Quick Italian Tortellini Salad
To see this recipe in Spanish click here.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 ounce) package cheese filled tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mushroom slices
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts
- 1/2 small red bell pepper sliced
- 4 ounces low fat Italian dressing
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Cook the tortellini al dente, according to package directions.
- Add broccoli florets and mushrooms before pasta is done (about 1 minute).
- Cook for remaining time until broccoli turns bright green and is crisp tender and the pasta is al dente (chewy to the bite).
- Drain and rinse pasta mixture under cool running water.
- Toss the pasta mixture with the artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, dressing, and oregano.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and toss again lightly.
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