healthy appetizers

As simple as it is delicious, this recipe can be used in place of hummus as a dip for veggies, spread on sandwiches, or a great way to top your sprouted wheat bagel in the morning. :)

1-1/4 lb raw sunflower seeds (soak overnight and rinse)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1 tsp sea salt
3 Tbl fresh parsley
1 inch ginger root

In a food processor or vitamix, blend all the ingredients until creamy. Enjoy!

This dish offers an autumn twist to the classic Middle Eastern spread. Serve as a dip for vegetable, with toasted pita (sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds), or as a spread on sandwiches for a healthy, flavorful treat!

Serve as an appetizer, or a great topping to grilled chicken or fish...

8-oz frozen sweet yellow corn
3 medium avocados, diced
1 diced red bell pepper
½ c. diced red or white onion
red wine or balsamic vinegar (or sometimes both!)
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Sooooo addictive! Can be served with whole grain chips, or used as a stand alone side dish - yum!

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 16-oz container of fresh salsa
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 can mexican corn, drained
lemon juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Optional:
1 cerrano pepper
2-3 jalapeno peppers
garlic

I love this dish for entertaining because you can prepare the salmon mixture earlier in the day and refrigerate it until ready to assemble. And the fresh herbs and lemon make it positively delicious!

Such a great low-fat alternative to a party favorite! I get so many compliments on this dish, and no one seems to miss all the extra calories…

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