Avocado. Kale. What to do? What to do?

I was frustrated at school the other day when the line was super long to heat up my

lunch in the microwave. So I decided that I would no longer bring something that needed to be heated. I'm the queen of looking the fridge and cupboard and came up with a kale avocado sandwich. Not new. Not original per se. But it reminds us to be creative with what we have in the kitchen.

Chop the kale (or cut up with scissors like I did). About 2 handfuls.  Put in a bowl.  Add 1 avocado and about a teaspoon of lime juice. Mix and mash it up. Add a few dashes of turmeric, smoked paprika and if you want some heat, a little chipotle pepper. Mix some more. Now it is ready as a dip or spread. I put it on some fresh ciabatta and sprinkled some chia seeds on it. Quick and easy lunch or snack.

Veggie Egg Bake - A Holiday Solution

It's holiday time when the house is filled with loved ones whom you want to keep happy and fed.  We don't like grouchies at the holidays, or any time for that matter.   

• The Veggie Egg Bake is super satisfying.  
• You can make it as easy or difficult as you like by what you choose to put in it.  
• Use leftover vegetables or saute up some fresh ones.   
• It's lower in fat and cholesterol by using all egg whites, tremendously satiating and bulky with the vegetables (since we do eat by volume most of the time), and leaving out the crust that you would find in a quiche.    
• Not to mention this is a great dish for leftovers.  They can help themselves whenever they are hungry.

Visit That's Vegetarian's website, blog , and YouTube channel for more information, videos, and recipes!!  You'll find yourself saying "That's Vegetarian?!"   

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

Veggie Egg Bake aka Crustless Quiche

 

1 c Onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

5 Mushrooms, sliced

10 Olives, chopped

1/2 Green peppers, diced

1/2 Red pepper, diced

2-3 stalks Broccoli, diced

10 Baby carrots, sliced

10 grape or cherry tomatoes sliced

Handful of spinach, chopped

Olive Oil

Parmesan cheese (opt)

16 oz carton Egg whites

1/4 t Celery salt

1/4 t Garlic powder

1/4 t Pepper

1/4 t Ground sage

1 t Tarragon

1/2 t Turmeric

1/4 t Paprika

3 T Fat free milk

5 Basil leaves, fresh chopped

2 oz Shredded cheese (opt)

1 Tomatoes, sliced

Preheat oven to 400F.  Spray the bottom of a pie dish with olive oil.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Toss to coat.

Sautee vegetables to get any extra liquid out, otherwise the egg bake can be a little runny.  Start with onions, and then garlic then the harder veggies ending with the spinach. Place sautéed vegetables in bottom of pan.  Put shredded cheese and fresh basil on top.

Add spices and milk to egg whites and shake to mix.  Pour over veggies and cheese. Place the slice tomatoes to make a pretty design.

Bake at 400F for 10 minutes then lower temp to 350F and bake for an additional 25 minutes. 

Printable Veggie Egg Bake Recipe