Thai Basil Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Culinary:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
3. Stir in bell pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes until peppers are tender.
4. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves until wilted.
5. Serve over jasmine rice.

Avocado Egg Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of whole-grain bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh chives or parsley for garnish

Culinary:

1. Toast the bread slices to your desired crispiness.
2. In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.
3. In a skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Cook eggs to your preferred style (sunny-side up, poached, etc.).
4. Spread mashed avocado on the toasted bread. Top each slice with a cooked egg.
5. Season with additional salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garnish with chives or parsley.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped red grapes
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Culinary:

1. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
2. Add shredded chicken, celery, grapes, and walnuts. Mix well.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burritos

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 4 large tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup salsa
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Culinary:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
3. In a bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes and black beans.
4. Fill tortillas with the sweet potato mixture. Add shredded cheese and salsa if desired.
5. Roll up the tortillas and serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

Berry Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup almond milk or any milk of choice
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Culinary:

1. In a blender, combine spinach, frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk.
2. Blend until smooth. Add honey if desired for extra sweetness.
3. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.