Toasted Asparagus & Avocado Salad

So summer's finally coming to an end.

...But who says you can't enjoy something light in the fall?!

I don't know about you guys, but I'm from the Mid-west and come the Fall season, we are all about chilis, soups, soul food (okay, maybe the soul food is all year round) and all of those wonderfully, warm, comfy (heavy) meals. 

But what happens if you're in the mood for sumpin' different? ....What if this time, you'd like to still fit in those skinny jeans all winter?!.....Or, maybe you just want something green and healthy! 

Who cares why you want it, you just do!

Toasted Asparagus & Avocado Salad 

(Servings: 1)

-asparagus spears 

-sugar snap peas

-raw hemp seeds (handful)

-raw sunflower seeds (handful)

1/2 an avocado

-small sweet peppers

-garlic powder, turmeric, s+p

1. Cook the asparagus and snap peas in a skillet on medium heat (I use safflower oil-very little!) until they're bright green.

2. Remove them both from the heat, season w/ sea salt+pepper, garlic powder, turmeric and set aside.

3. Chop your sweet peppers into rounds and add them to the skillet (on low-medium heat), along with a handful of raw sunflower seeds.

4. When the sunflower seeds have a slight brown tint, remove them and the peppers from the skillet and toss them on top of your asparagus and snap peas.

5. Slice half an avocado and toss it into your salad.

6. Top the salad with raw hemp seeds.

DEVOUR LIKE YOU MEAN IT!

...Okay, please chew carefully!..However, I must warn you, you might lose it a little!

Enjoy!!!

Xo,

Ahfro

Vegan Tacos!!!

It's kind of funny when you're craving a certain food isn't it? It's like out of nowhere comes this image, FLYING through your head, and within seconds, your thoughts have determined in some form or another that you MUST have this food!

Isn't that crazy?

So, next thing you know, here I go flying out of my chair like a mad woman, only to realize-  I never bought the spaghetti noodles! Who had interrupted me? Why was this not in my cabinet?!

Before the next accusing thought had a chance to make it's way to the forefront of my brain, I was saved by yet another thought! Helpful, this time!

Veeeeeeegan Tacos!!

Seriously one of those moments when the world opens up and gives you a big 'ol pat on the back! 

You go girl! 

Ingredients

Pita Bread

1/2 of an avocado

handful of raw sunflower seeds

Hot sauce

Roasted red pepper hummus

Vegan Mozzarella Shreds

I'm currently obsessed with toasted raw sunflower seeds. So perfect for snacking.

In a skillet (no oil), place a handful of raw sunflower seeds, flipping over a few times until the seeds have a slight, brown tint. Place in a bowl off to the side, to cool.

Spread some roasted red pepper hummus onto pita bread. Next, place the pita bread in a skillet (medium - low heat, no oil).  Top with cheese, avocado slices and sunflower seeds. 

Fold in half and cook for a few minutes on both sides, and remove from heat.

Sprinkle a little hot sauce and that baby is ready to devour!!

Enjoy!

Xo,

Ahfro

Avocado + Peach Summer Salad

One word : Yum!!!

This is the ultimate summer salad / snack. Looking to get healthier and need a quick recipe? Look no further. Quick and clean!

You want the skinny, here it is! (And by skinny, I mean the biz-ness!)

Did I mention I'm obsessed with real food?!

Ingredients :

1 avocado (chopped)

1 peach (chopped)

chili powder

smoked paprika

basil

Toss peach and avocado together with a dash of basil, a pinch of chili powder and a little smoked paprika. 

That's. It.

Eat like you mean it!



Enjoy!

xo,

Ahfro