“There's something wrong with a mother who washes out a measuring cup with soap and water after she's only measured water in it." - Erma Bombeck Episode Summary:Uncovering the avocado toast craze!This week on cooking with Nancy O, discover two brand new recipes: avocado toast and a baby greens salad. Rick and Nancy discuss the benefits of baby greens and how they can be grown on a tower garden. They then demonstrate how to make avocado toast and salad using cooked rice, red onions, almonds, raisins, and baby greens. Nancy also provides tips and personal preferences for adding flavor to the dishes. If you are passionate about eating healthy and would like more recipes, get in touch with Nancy today! Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk  In This Episode:

• Preparing healthy meals after the New Year, and all year long!
• The health benefits of baby greens.
• Growing baby greens at home.
• Making avocado toast with baby greens for a nutrition boost.
• How the tower garden makes healthy living a breeze.
• Preparing a nutrition-packed salad with baby greens.

  Today’s Recipes:Avocado Toast with Mixed Baby Greens & Baby Greens Rice Salad with Toasted Almonds and Golden Raisins:Avocado Toast with Mixed Baby Greens:Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• Slices of your preferred bread (2-4)
• Mixed baby greens (spicy and regular)
• Cilantro (optional)
• Sea salt
• Cracked pepper
• Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

• Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
• Smash the avocado with a fork until you achieve your desired consistency.
• Toast the bread slices.
• Spread the smashed avocado evenly on the toasted bread.
• Layer mixed baby greens on top of the avocado.
• Add a pinch of sea salt for flavor.
• Optionally, sprinkle cracked pepper or red pepper for added spice.
• Drizzle balsamic glaze over the avocado toast.
• Serve and enjoy this fast and easy snack or meal!

Baby Greens Rice Salad with Toasted Almonds and Golden Raisins:Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild and brown rice blend
• 1/4 cup golden raisins (soaked for 2 hours)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small red onion (sliced)
• Slivered almonds
• 1 green onion (chopped)
• Mixed baby greens
• Sea salt
• Dill (optional)
• Lemon (for squeezing)

Instructions:

• Cook the wild and brown rice blend according to package instructions, fluff with a fork, and let it cool.
• In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté sliced red onions until tender.
• Add slivered almonds and soaked golden raisins to the pan, toasting them for added flavor.
• In a large bowl, mix the cooled rice, sautéed onions, toasted almonds, and golden raisins.
• Add chopped green onions and mixed baby greens to the bowl.
• Optionally, sprinkle dill for added freshness.
• Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze lemon juice, and season with sea salt to taste.
• Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
• Serve and enjoy the nutritious and flavorful rice salad!

Feel free to adjust quantities and ingredients based on your preferences. Happy cooking!  Get in Touch with Nancy O:

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