Quick Warm Avocado Bean Salad Superfood Recipes

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high until it shimmers. Add the garlic and cook, stirring carefully, until it just starts to crisp and turn slightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the garlic to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon and set aside the garlic oil.
• Halve the avocados lengthwise, pit them, then slice each half lengthwise into two pieces. Peel the avocados, then cut into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the beans, cilantro, lemon juice and reserved garlic oil. Gently toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide among 4 shallow bowls or plates. Garnish with lemon zest, fried garlic and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.

Steps:

• Rinse the brown rice and put in a pan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then turn down to lowest heat and place the lid on the pan; leave for 10-15 minutes or until all the water has absorbed.
• Chop the red pepper.
• Peel the avocado and chop into chunks; squeeze lime juice and pulp all over the avocadoes to stop them going brown and to provide zing!
• When rice is done add the tins of peas and beans, the red pepper and spices and stir to mix everything together.
• Transfer to a big bowl, add the avocadoes and stir gently.
• Eat straight from the bowl a bit warm or put in fridge and wait to cool.
• If you want, season to taste adding more cayenne or garlic or salt or pepper.

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Spread the pitta triangles out in a shallow baking tray. Toast for a couple of mins to crisp, turning once. Keep a close eye on them otherwise they will burn. Once toasted, remove and place to one side. Next, pop the broad beans in boiling water and cook for 2-3 mins, then drain and remove the bright green pod from the hard outer shell.
• In a blender, whizz together the avocado, parsley, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and zest and seasoning.
• Put the remaining ingredients in a bowl, except the cress. Toss together with the avocado and yogurt dressing, then sprinkle over the pitta croutons and cress. Eat straight away.

Steps:

• Place the steak in a large zip top bag, or nonmetal dish with the garlic, juice from 1/2 of one of the limes, and 3 tbsp olive oil, set aside to marinate while you make the dressing and prepare the salad.
• For the dressing: Combine the juice from 1 whole lime, the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and the pinch of sugar.
• Set aside.
• Pan fry the steak, or broil, until browned on the outside and cooked to your liking on the inside.
• Remove from the pan, let it sit for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
• Toss the green onions with the salad greens and arrange on seving plates.
• Pour some dressing over the greens, reserving some for topping the salad later.
• Put some beans, avocado, and tomatoes over the greens next, topping with the chile, cilantro and corn.
• Arrange the steak over the greens, then add some crushed chips over that.
• Divide the rest of the dressing over the salads, serve immediately.

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except leaf lettuce and dressing. Place 1/2 cup lettuce on each of 4 serving plates; top with 1/4 of avocado mixture. Serve with your favorite dressing.

Steps:

• To make the dressing, put the bacon in a medium heavy nonstick skillet set over moderately low heat, cover and cook until it's crisp and browned and has rendered it's fat out, about 8 minutes Add the onions, cover and cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes adding 1 Tbls of water if necessary to prevent sticking Remove the lid and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 8 minutes Add the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar and water, simmer for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the beans and salt to taste.
• Simmer 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through Pepper generously and stir in the parsley.
• Serve warm.