1 cup beet, peeled and grated
7 curry leaves, chopped
2 green chilies, chopped
½ tablespoon avocado oil
1/3 cup coconut, grated
½ cup water
A pinch of salt
Directions:
Heat up a pan with the oil over medium heat, add the beets, curry leaves, chilies, coconut, salt and water, stir, cook for 8 minutes, take off heat, whisk well, divide into bowls and serve as a party spread.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 111, fat 2, fiber 3, carbs 6, protein 4
Easy Tomato Salsa
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 tomatoes, halved
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 red jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 and ½ tablespoons lime juice
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
Directions:
Heat up a pan over medium heat, add tomatoes, garlic and jalapeno, cook for 6 minutes and transfer to your blender.
Heat up the same pan over medium heat, add onion, cook for 6 minutes and also transfer to your blender.
Add salt, pepper, cilantro and lime juice, pulse a bit, divide into bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 166, fat 2, fiber 3, carbs 7, protein 6
Tomatillo Salsa
Preparation time: 4 hours
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups tomatillos, chopped
1/3 cup green onions, chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 cup avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
A pinch of salt
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the tomatillos with the green onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt and jalapeno, toss, cover and keep in the fridge for 4 hours.
Add the avocado, toss and serve as a party snack.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 151, fat 2, fiber 4, carbs 8, protein 5
Quick Apple Salsa
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
2 cups green apple, cored, peeled and cubed
½ cup red bell pepper, cubed
¼ cup red onion, chopped
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon stevia
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the apple with bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, stevia, jalapeno, salt and pepper, toss and serve as a snack.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 87, fat 2, fiber 2, carbs 5, protein 8
Peach Salsa
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 cups watermelon, cubed
1 cup peaches, peeled and cubed
¼ cup basil, chopped
¼ cup chives, chopped
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the watermelon with the peaches, basil, chives, tomatoes, salt and pepper, toss, divide into small bowls and serve as an appetizer.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 78, fat 1, fiber 2, carbs 5, protein 5
Party Cranberry Salsa
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup cranberries, dried
1 cup water
½ cup cucumber, cubed
½ cup purple onion, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup lime juice
½ teaspoon cumin, ground
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the cranberries with the water, leave aside for 30 minutes, drain and put them in a bowl.
Add the cucumber, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper, toss, divide into smaller bowls and serve as a snack.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 91, fat 1, fiber 2, carbs 7, protein 4
Fresh Party Salsa
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno, chopped
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes with the onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeno, salt and pepper, toss, divide into bowls and serve as a snack.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 87, fat 1, fiber 2, carbs 7, protein 5
Blueberry Appetizer Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup blueberries, whole
2 cups blueberries, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
2 jalapenos, chopped
¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
A pinch of salt
Directions:
In a big bowl, combine the whole blueberries with the chopped ones, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, onion, bell pepper and salt, toss, divide into small bowls and serve as an appetizer.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 90, fat 1, fiber 2, carbs 7, protein 8
Pineapple and Cucumber Appetizer Salad
Preparation time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cucumber, peeled and cubed
2 cups pineapple, peeled and cubed
2 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup basil, chopped
A pinch of salt
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the cucumber with the pineapple, onions, jalapeno, lime juice, basil and salt, toss and keep in the fridge for 1 hour before serving as an appetizer.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 100, fat 2, fiber 3, carbs 9, protein 6
Cilantro Salsa
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
½ cup red onion, chopped
10 Serrano peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon white vinegar
¼ teaspoon cumin, ground
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
Heat up a pan with the oil over medium-high heat, add the onion, the Serrano peppers and the garlic, stir and cook for 10 minutes.
Add cilantro, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper, stir, divide into 2 bowls and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 121, fat 2, fiber 3, carbs 7, protein 6
Plum Appetizer Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
1 cup plums, chopped
2 tablespoons basil, choppe
d
1 jalapeno, chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
A pinch of salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons stevia
½ teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
In a salad bowl, combine the plums with the basil, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, salt, pepper, stevia, cumin and oil, toss, divide into small cups and serve as an appetizer.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 137, fat 2, fiber 2, carbs 7, protein 5
Artichoke Appetizer
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
15 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and ½ cup marinade reserved
2 tablespoons red vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 pound mozzarella, sliced
2 cups basil, chopped
A pinch of black pepper
Directions:
Arrange artichoke heart, tomatoes, mozzarella slices and basil on a platter.
In a bowl, combine the vinegar with the oil, reserved marinade and black pepper, whisk well, pour over the artichokes mix and serve as an appetizer.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 200, fat 7, fiber 1, carbs 6, protein 7
Shrimp Appetizer Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 pound shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
1 tomato, cubed
4 radishes, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 and ½ teaspoons jalapeno, minced
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the onion, tomato, radishes, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, salt and pepper, toss and keep in the fridge until you serve it as an appetizer.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 90, fat 1, fiber 1, carbs 2, protein 6
Fast Mango Guacamole
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
3 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1 tomato, cubed
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
A pinch of salt and white pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the avocados with the mango, tomato, cilantro, onion, lime juice, salt and pepper, toss, divide into small cups and serve as an appetizer.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 87, fat 4, fiber 4, carbs 8, protein 2
Creamy Dill Dip
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut cream
½ cup avocado mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dill, chopped
A pinch of salt
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the cream with the mayo, onion, parsley flakes, dill and salt, whisk well and serve with veggie sticks on the side.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 102, fat 3, fiber 1, carbs 2, protein 2
Crab Dip
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons natural grape juice
1/3 cup avocado mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
16 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 pound crabmeat, chopped
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the grape juice with the mayo, onion, lemon juice, garlic, cream cheese and crabmeat and whisk well.
Divide into bowls and serve as a party dip.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 100, fat 4, fiber 1, carbs 4, protein 4
Creamy Basil Dip
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
1 cup avocado mayonnaise
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon parmesan, grated
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the basil pesto, parmesan, basil, lemon juice and garlic and whisk really well.
Divide into bowls and serve as a dip.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 100, fat 4, fiber 2, carbs 5, protein 3
Cheese and Bacon Spread
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
12 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup almonds, chopped
1 pounds cheddar cheese, soft and shredded
2 cups avocado mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet red pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the bacon with the almonds, cheese, mayo, red pepper, onion, salt and pepper, whisk well, divide into small cups and serve as a party spread.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 184, fat 12, fiber 1, carbs 4, protein 5
Smoked Salmon Spread
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
16 ounces cream cheese, soft
4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning
A pinch of salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon dill, chopped
Directions:
In a blender, combine the cream cheese with the salmon, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper and dill, pulse well, divide into bowls and serve as a party spread.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 100, fat 8, fiber 2, carbs 2, protein 4
Easy Spinach Dip
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
2 cups coconut cream
1 ounce keto ranch dressing
10 ounces spinach, chopped
¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon basil, dried
½ teaspoon oregano, dried
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the spinach with cream, ranch dressing, onion, basil and oregano, whisk well, divide into small cups and serve as a party snack.
Enjoy!
Nutrition: calories 161, fat 6, fiber 2, carbs 17, protein 5
Brussels Sprouts Appetizer
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Servings: 20
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons ghee, melted
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons stevia
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
20 Brussels sprouts, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 bacon slices
A pinch of salt and black pepper
7 ounces favorite cheese, cut into squares
Directions:
Heat up a pan with the ghee over medium-high heat, add the onion, stir and saut�
� for 8 minutes.
Add the garlic, stevia, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili powder, stir, cook for 10-12 minutes more and take off heat.
Spread the sprouts on a lined baking sheet, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, drizzle the olive oil over them, toss and bake in the oven and cook at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat up another pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon, stir, cook for 8 minutes, drain excess grease and cut it into squares.
Arrange a Brussels sprouts halve on a cutting board, top with a piece of bacon, then with a cheese piece, then add another Brussels halve and secure with a toothpick.