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Grilled Vegetable, Chickpea, and Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

4 Scallions
2 Medium Yellow Squash sliced
1 Green Bell Pepper Quartered
1 Red Bell Pepper Quartered
1 Cup Tri Color Quinoa
1 15.5 Oz Can of Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley
1 Tbls Extra Virgin Olive Oil (you can use chili oil if you like a little spice)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled Feta
1 Avocado, diced

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place scallions, yellow squash, bell peppers in a rimmed baking sheet and lightly toss with olive oil. Roast vegetables 20 to 30 minutes, depending on if you prefer them more crunchy or well done.
2. Cut the peppers and scallions into bite size pieces and toss with the sliced yellow squash in a bowl.
3. Meanwhile, cook Quinoa according to package directions; add to vegetables. Add chickpeas, parsley, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle with feta and avocado just before serving.
***this can also be enjoyed with 2 fried eggs on top or served with the protein of your choice
Servings: 2

Photos by and property of Royce Cara Berler. May be used with author’s permission.

Bavarian Eggs

Ingredients:

2 eggs

½ cup raw sauerkraut

Handful of mixed greens

½ avocado, sliced

1 Tbsp. coconut oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat your coconut oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat, and cook your eggs in whichever style you prefer. If eggs are pasture raised, keep the yolks just a bit runny for even more nutrient availability. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
  2. Once eggs are cooked, simply serve with sauerkraut, greens and sliced avocado. Simple and delicious!

Servings: 1