(Pictured: BLT wraps with an avocado spread can be served with banana peppers.)
If your goals include a healthier lifestyle and better nutrition, start with a refreshed menu. Add a few newfound favorites like wraps, salads, and smoothies to power yourself toward wellness. Here are some easy-to-make recipes that offer simple solutions to keep your goals on track without taking flavor off the table.
BLT Wraps with Avocado Spread
Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
¼ cup sour cream
1 lime, juice only
½ teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas
4 large red leaf lettuce leaves
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Spanish rice (optional)
Banana peppers (optional)
Preparation
In large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on plate lined with paper towels. Set aside.
In medium bowl, mash avocado, sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt with fork until combined and smooth.
Spread thin layer of avocado mixture over tortillas. Layer with lettuce leaves, tomatoes and bacon. Fold sides up and roll.
Serve with Spanish rice and banana peppers, if desired.
Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- pound fingerling potatoes, quartered
1 package (8 ounces) Fresh Express French Blue Cheese Salad Kit
Preparation
Heat oven to 425 F.
In large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well. Arrange in single layer on sheet pan.
Bake cauliflower 30-40 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until tender and lightly charred. Cool.
In bowl, toss potatoes with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning and salt; mix well. Arrange in single layer on sheet pan.
Bake potatoes 20 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Cool.
Place greens from salad kit in large bowl; add roasted vegetables. Drizzle with dressing from salad kit; mix well. Top with croutons and blue cheese from salad kit.
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 banana
14 frozen strawberries
1 cup soy milk
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In blender, grind oats. Add banana, strawberries, soy milk, sugar and vanilla extract then blend until smooth. Pour into glass or to-go container and serve.
Source: Family Features