Posts tagged tomato
Zoodles with Avocado and Cilantro Sauce

From IG's @ahimsaplantkitchen comes this quick and easy recipe that transforms your zucchini.

“It’s also made in 15 minutes, so ideal for busy days too! If you don’t have a spiralizer, don’t worry. You can use a vegetable peeler as well.”

Ingredients (for 2):

  • 2 small-medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles (zoodles)

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 1 cup cilantro leaves

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

  • salt, to taste

  • water (about 2 tbsp to help blend, adjust as needed)

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)

  • hemp seeds (for topping)

  • cracked black pepper, to taste


Instructions:

  1. Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to turn your zucchinis into noodles (zoodles).

  2. In a small blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, nutritional yeast, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Add a little water to get things moving and blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust as needed.

  3. In a large bowl, toss the zoodles with the creamy avocado cilantro dressing until well coated.

  4. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, a sprinkle of cracked pepper, and a handful of hemp seeds for extra texture and nutrition.

Enjoy and head over to @ahimsaplantkitchen for lots of other great vegan recipes and food prep ideas.

Jim Tinskyzucchini, avocado, tomato
Avocado Caprese Salad

Avocado Caprese Salad

Check out this easy-to-prepare, yet delicious, recipe from @kalefornia_kravings — “A fun spin on classic caprese!🥰"

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half (about 2½ cups)

  • 8 oz. mozzarella pearls (mini mozzarella balls)

  • 1-2 medium avocados, diced

  • ⅓ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze*

  • Salt, to taste

  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Make the balsamic glaze (if using homemade glaze): Prepare the glaze according to the directions below then pour it into a small glass bowl. Place the glaze in the refrigerator until it cools completely.

  2. Toss. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado and sliced basil to a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad until it's coated to your liking then taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed.

  3. Garnish & serve! Garnish with extra sliced basil and serve immediately. *(Alternatively, you can chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.)”

Head over to kaleforniakravings.com for more recipes and cooking tips.

Jim Tinskytomato, avocado