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  • Quick Hummus and Veggie Wrap

    Quick Hummus and Veggie Wrap

    Quick Hummus and Veggie Wrap

    Quick Hummus and Veggie Wrap

    A fast, flavorful, and healthy wrap that’s perfect for a satisfying lunch on the go.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 whole-wheat tortilla
    • 3 tbsp hummus
    • A handful of baby spinach
    • ¼ cup shredded carrots
    • ¼ cup sliced cucumbers

    Instructions:

  • Spread the hummus evenly over the tortilla.
  • Layer the spinach, carrots, and cucumbers in the center.
  • Roll the tortilla up tightly like a burrito and slice it in half.

    • Serve with:

    An apple or baked pita chips.

  • Caprese Salad Skewers

    Caprese Salad Skewers

    Caprese Salad Skewers

    Caprese Salad Skewers

    A fresh and colorful appetizer or light snack that’s incredibly easy to assemble.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
    • 1 cup mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
    • Fresh basil leaves
    • Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)

    Instructions:

  • Thread a cherry tomato, a folded basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball onto small wooden skewers or toothpicks.
  • Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze.

    • Serve with:

    A handful of mixed nuts or as a refreshing light lunch.

  • Italian White Bean and Tuna Salad

    Italian White Bean and Tuna Salad

    Italian White Bean and Tuna Salad

    Italian White Bean and Tuna Salad

    A quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired salad, perfect for a light meal.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 can tuna (drained)
    • 1 can cannellini or navy beans (drained and rinsed)
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper (to taste)

    Instructions:

  • Add the tuna and beans to a bowl.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.

    • Serve with:

    Over a bed of mixed greens or alongside crusty bread.

  • Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad

    Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad

    Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad

    Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad

    A satisfying and healthy plant-based salad that’s perfect for a quick lunch or snack.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • Salt and pepper (to taste)

    Instructions:

  • In a bowl, mash the chickpeas and the avocado together with a fork until chunky but combined.
  • Stir in the lime juice, salt, and pepper.

    • Serve with:

    Whole grain crackers, celery sticks, or scooped inside a pita pocket.

  • Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

    Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

    Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

    Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

    A fresh and simple appetizer that requires zero cooking. Perfect for a light snack or entertaining.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 English cucumber (sliced into thick rounds)
    • 4 oz smoked salmon
    • 2 tbsp cream cheese or plain Greek yogurt
    • Fresh dill (optional)

    Instructions:

  • Spread a small dollop of cream cheese onto each cucumber slice.
  • Top with a small piece of smoked salmon and a sprig of fresh dill.

    • Serve with:

    A handful of cherry tomatoes or a light side salad.

  • Beginner Recipe: English Muffin Tuna Melt

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    Can’t cook? No problem. This English Muffin Tuna Melt is quick, easy, and beginner-friendly.

    English Muffin Tuna Melt

    • 1 can tuna
    • 2 big tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 4 dashes Maggi seasoning
    • Optional: 1 spoonful capers
    • 1 English muffin (split in half)
    • 2 slices of your favorite cheese

    How to make it: Open tuna can and place tuna in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, Maggi seasoning, and capers (optional). Mix well. Split English muffin in half. Add half the tuna mixture to each muffin half. Top each with cheese. Toast in the oven like regular toast until hot and melty.

    Serve with: fresh grapes and/or sliced fresh apples.

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    Watch the recipe video: https://youtu.be/ByXgGD-9iU8

  • Beginner Recipe: Avocado with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

    Avocado with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

    Can’t cook? No problem. Start simple with this beginner-friendly recipe from IDKhowtoCook.

    Avocado with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

    • 1 avocado, halved
    • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
    • 10 tbsp walnut oil (La Tourangelle)
    • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1/2 tbsp salt
    • 4 dashes Maggi seasoning

    How to make it: In a small cup, combine onion, walnut oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and Maggi. Stir well. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of dressing into the center of each avocado half. Enjoy.

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    Watch the recipe video: https://youtu.be/ilbAX0ZDw34