Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbread

Looking to switch up the same old appetizer recipes you serve at parties or gatherings? Kick off your next party with Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbreads your guests will love.
Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbread - Looking to switch up the same old appetizer recipes you serve at parties or gatherings? Kick off your next party with Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbreads your guests will love. - via RDelicious Kitchen @RD_KitchenBy posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the Seafood Nutrition Partnership and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

I was excited to enter this recipe contest sponsored by the Seafood Nutrition Partnership because I feel like seafood does not get enough love in the appetizer department. Also, I selfishly can’t wait to see what everyone else came up with for this contest to get even more seafood inspired recipe ideas.
Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbread - Looking to switch up the same old appetizer recipes you serve at parties or gatherings? Kick off your next party with Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbreads your guests will love. - via RDelicious Kitchen @RD_Kitchen
Yes, you may see the usual shrimp cocktail, or crab dip included in an appetizer spread. There are so many other seafood options to consider.

Why add more seafood into your weekly routine? 

Eating seafood twice a week reduces the risk of death from any health-related cause. Studies show it may reduce your risk of heart disease, plus it gives you more energy throughout the day. (Source)

My feeling is the general population knows they should eat more seafood, but not sure how to prepare it. From delicate, mild flounder to rich, flavorful salmon, or sweet and savory shrimp, seafood can please any palate. Seafood fits with all of your favorite flavors – it can be incorporated into a spicy Latin dish, flavorful Creole recipe, light, and refreshing salad, or a rich Italian pasta bowl.
Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbread - Looking to switch up the same old appetizer recipes you serve at parties or gatherings? Kick off your next party with Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbreads your guests will love. - via RDelicious Kitchen @RD_Kitchen
I’ve loved smoked salmon ever since I was introduced to it when I worked at a local bagel shop in high school. It has a silky, buttery, texture balanced with a not so fishy, smokiness flavor. All seafood, including smoked salmon, is one of the leanest sources of protein and a superfood packed with nutrients such as omega-3s, which is essential for your good heart health.
Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbread - Looking to switch up the same old appetizer recipes you serve at parties or gatherings? Kick off your next party with Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbreads your guests will love. - via RDelicious Kitchen @RD_Kitchen

 The Great Debate: Farm-Raised or Wild Caught:

I get this question often and I never tell anyone one way or another, but rather to help them educate themselves.  The Seafood Nutrition Partnership collaborates with FishWatch.gov who provides easy-to-understand facts about the science and management behind U.S. seafood and tips on how to make educated seafood choices. Helping everyone—from chefs to consumers—understand sustainable seafood.

Also, check out Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch. They make recommendations, in your area, showing you which seafood items are “Best Choices” or “Good Alternatives,” and which ones you should “Avoid.” This list is constantly being updated as things are changing.

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Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbread

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Yield: 8 appetizer pieces 1x
  • Category: appetizer

Description

Looking to switch up the same old appetizer recipes you serve at parties or gatherings? Kick off your next party with Smoked Salmon Avocado Flatbreads


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 whole grain naan
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 6 oz. smoked salmon
  • 1/2 of an avocado, sliced thinly
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking cheese with parchment paper or cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, dill, garlic, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Mix well.
  3. Spread evenly over both pieces of naan bread. Top with onion slices.
  4. Bake naan in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges and bottom of the naan are crisp.
  5. Remove naan from the oven. Let slightly cool.
  6. In a small bowl, toss arugula with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Top naan with arugula, salmon, and avocado. Cut each naan into 4 appetizer size slices. Serve.

Keywords: smoked salmon, flatbread, appetizer

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Learn more about the Seafood Nutrition Partnership:
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Smashed Chickpea Scramble

Looking for a protein-packed and plant-based breakfast? Try a new breakfast idea, Smashed Chickpea Scramble. 
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I have a slight obsession with chickpeas. If you search “chickpeas” on my recipe index tab, there are plenty of recipes to choose from. For me, what I think sets them apart is their texture. With a firmer texture, chickpeas are sturdier in dishes. Plus, chickpeas have a slightly nutty taste that pairs well with many flavors.
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Ever wonder how I come up with new recipes?

The recipe development process:

I am usually inspired with new recipe ideas from when I travel, go out to eat, or just chatting with my friends, family, and clients. This recipe was inspired when I was counseling a client who was looking for warm plant-based breakfast ideas, that is packed with protein.

The first priority of when I develop a new recipe is taste. If it doesn’t taste good, then no one is going to want to make it or even eat it. Then I think of the nutritional value. Hello, dietitian here. Of course, I’m going to add that to the recipe development process.
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During this client’s session, she mentioned she loved chickpeas. We had a brief bonding moment of our love for chickpeas. She asked if I had a chickpea breakfast recipe. I did not! Well, I have this cookie dough smoothie bowl, but she specifically asked for something warm.
Every recipe on here has a story. This is how this recipe became created. This is why I love cooking! I’m inspired daily to get creative in the kitchen.

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Smashed Chickpea Scramble

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: breakfast

Description

Looking for a protein-packed and plant-based breakfast? Try a new breakfast idea, Smashed Chickpea Scramble. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 small avocado, diced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, add chickpeas, water, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mash with the back of a fork, leaving some whole for texture.
  2. Fold in turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and hummus until well combined.
  3. Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add the smashed chickpea mixture with spinach. Saute until chickpeas are warmed through and spinach has wilted.
  4. Serve with diced avocado and tomatoes.

Keywords: breakfast, plant-based, vegetarian

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Banana Berry Smoothie

Looking to add more fruits and vegetables in your day? This Banana Berry Smoothie is a simple (and delicious) solution to help you meet the recommended amount of fruits and vegetable each day.
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The recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern, of the 2015-2020  edition of the Dietary Guidelines, is 2 cup-equivalents of fruit and 2½ cup-equivalents of vegetables per day. (source)
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Reading those recommendations, it may not seem that hard, but on a regular basis, Americans are not meeting that target goal.

Why not start the day with a smoothie packed with fruits and vegetables? If you’re not used to adding vegetables to a smoothie, this recipe is a great one to start off with. The flavors of the berries and bananas take over and you won’t even know the spinach is even in there!

Once you start feeling a little more comfortable with adding vegetables into your smoothie, start trying new variations. Smoothie aficionados are adding vegetables like cauliflower, kale, cucumber, carrots, and even broccoli to their smoothie mix.
What vegetables do you add to your smoothie? 

Time-saving tip:

Save time in the morning and make smoothie bags. Pre-measure the fruits, veggies, and mix-ins (like chia, flax, peanut butter powder) of your choice in a ziplock bag. Now in the morning, all you have to do is drop the smoothie contents in the blender and add milk (or liquid of choice) for a smoothie ready in under a minute.

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Banana Berry Smoothie

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Yield: 1
  • Category: Drink

Description

Looking to add more fruits and vegetables in your day? This Banana Berry Smoothie is a simple (and delicious) solution to help you meet the recommended amount of fruits and vegetable each day.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup wild blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • water or ice, as needed, for desired consistency

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine milk, banana, raspberries, blueberries, chia seeds, and spinach. Blend until smooth.
  2. For a thicker consistency, add ice. For a thinner consistency, add water.

Keywords: smoothie, drink, beverage

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Crispy Garlic Chickpeas

Craving a crunchy snack? Try these homemade Crispy Garlic Chickpeas.

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Chickpeas are always a staple in my pantry. If you’ve been reading my blog for some time now, I use chickpeas in a lot of my recipes, like my Chickpea Walnut Sandwich or my Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute. I’ve even put them into desserts, like my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cookie Dough Bites.

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Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, is a popular legume across many cuisines. These versatile legumes are also packed with high-quality plant protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and beneficial polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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Grab these for a protein-packed snack or top on a salad. I always tell clients to make these to top their salads when they are looking for a crunch factor in place of croutons.

The best part, you can customize these with any flavor you like! Craving sweet? Try roasting the chickpeas with a little cinnamon and sugar. Looking to add a little heat? Add a little chili powder to the mix.

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What flavor combination would you try for crispy chickpeas first?

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Crispy Garlic Chickpeas

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: snack

Description

Craving a crunchy snack? Try these homemade Crispy Garlic Chickpeas.


Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  2. Dry chickpeas thoroughly. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil and lemon to coat. Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. Toss again.
  3. Transfer chickpeas in an even layer to the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Let cool for at least 1 hour, which will make the chickpeas crunchier as they cool.

Keywords: snack, plant-based, chickpeas

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Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken

Make dinner time less stressful with easy prep and easy clean-up. This Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken with Roasted Asparagus is quick, nourishing, and delicious!
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Sheet pan dinners have been lifesavers during busy weeks. Throw ingredients together on a sheet pan and roast for a simple sheet pan dinner. They make busy weeknights a bit more manageable. With just only one pan to clean up, count me in.
It’s exciting that sheet pan dinners are this month’s Recipe ReDux theme. I can’t wait to see what other members came up with. We will all have so many new ideas to try now!
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Hate scrubbing pans? Me too! I highly suggest investing in parchment baking sheets. It makes clean up even easier! No food gets stuck to the pan, so no scrubbing required!


In my house, we have a pretty solid system in place. I cook, and my boyfriend does the dishes. He loves sheet pan dinner nights because he barely has to clean a thing.
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Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Dinner

Description

Make dinner time less stressful with easy prep and easy clean-up. This Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken with Roasted Asparagus is quick, nourishing, and delicious!


Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • For the bruschetta:
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chiffonade
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in a line on one end of the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Place asparagus on the opposite side of the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper over asparagus. Toss to combine to evenly coat.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and top chicken with mozzarella cheese. Toss the asparagus. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and asparagus is tender.
  6. Top chicken with bruschetta and serve immediately.

Notes

If chicken breasts are thick, cook chicken for 10 minutes alone first before adding asparagus to the pan.

Keywords: dinner, chicken, sheet pan

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Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken With Vegetables

Make dinner even easier with sheet pan dinners and I’ve got the perfect one for you to try first! This Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken with Vegetables can easily be customized with flavors you love, using the same cooking process.

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September is National Family Meals Month, a nationwide event designed to underscore the benefits of family meals and to challenge us all to share one more meal at home per week with our families.
The busy demands of modern life often come at the expense of family mealtime at home.  Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents.  They have also been shown to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families stronger—creating a positive impact on our communities and our nation as a whole.
According to a 2013 Harris poll, only 30 percent of American families share dinner every night.
(source)
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Family meals were a big part of my life growing up. Even with my sisters and I involved in different activities, my family made it a point to get together around the table for family meals.

Regular family meals are linked to the kinds of outcomes that we all want for our children: higher grades and self-esteem, healthier eating habits and weights, and less risky behavior. (source)

When I go home to have family dinner, I soak that feeling in. Since I’ve moved out, I still try and get home for family dinner at least once a week. It’s a time where we all catch up on each other lives over a delicious home cooked meal. There are always lots of laughs. Charlie (our dog) knows exactly when our dad gets up from the table he can slide in for a few bites from my plate.
I’m excited to share family meals with my own family one day.
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Sheet pan dinners are easily customizable. Choose a protein and some veggies, plus a seasoning blend you like. For this sheet pan dinner, I tried a Cajun spice blend. I liked the extra little kick it gave the dish and it was delicious on the cauliflower.

The best part about sheet pan dinners – only one pan to clean up! Can’t beat that! Plus, if you have leftovers, pack it for lunch. Looking to mix it up? Try serving over a bed of greens or quinoa.

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Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken With Vegetables

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (4 pieces)
  • 12 oz (1 1/2 cups) green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cups cauliflower (1 large head), cut into florets
  • 1 (12 oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Cajun spice blend, and garlic. Set aside.
  3. Evenly spread the green beans, cauliflower, and roasted red peppers on the baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of marinade over the vegetables and toss until combined. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Add chicken to the marinade and let marinate for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove vegetables from the oven and nestle the pieces of chicken between the vegetables onto the pan. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F and vegetables are tender.

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Blueberry Cobbler Overnight Oats

Hit the snooze button. Make these Blueberry Cobbler Overnight Oats the night before for a delicious grab and go breakfast.
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Meal prep is key for busy weeks. I still don’t understand when I am counseling clients who tell me they skip breakfast. I need my fuel first thing in the morning to start the day.

I used to never hit the snooze button, but when I make my breakfast in advance I justify the little extra time I have in the morning to get ready.

This recipe is so easy to make!


I decided to use Wild Blueberries because I love how sweet and tart they are. Any fruit would work with this recipe. Wild Blueberries have twice (2x) the antioxidant capacity of larger, cultivated blueberries.
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Blueberry Cobbler Overnight Oats

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup wild blueberries
  • 1/4 cup low sugar granola

Instructions

  1. In a mason jar (or small bowl) combine rolled oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and milk. Stir to combine. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. In the morning top with wild blueberries and granola.

Notes

Low sugar granola recommendation: Purely Elizabeth or KIND granola

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Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute

This one pan Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute recipe can help get a side dish or dinner on the table in minutes.
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This creation accidentally happened when I opened my refrigerator for dinner one night not knowing what I was going to have for dinner and just pulled out everything that I had.
I really liked how it turned out and now I purposely buy all these ingredients to make this recipe over and over again. Since my accidental recipe creation, I’ve made this recipe at least 3 more times already.
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I mean, how easy is it? Just simply throw everything into one pan. With minimal prep and clean up, this is the perfect solution for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Of course, you don’t have to create this exact combination. Use this recipe as a template and work with what vegetables you have. Any bean or other protein can be included as well.
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What vegetable combination would you create this dish with?

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Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1-pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large bunch kale (~ 6 cups), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • (optional) parmesan cheese, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions and peppers for about 1 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute, until garlic is fragrant.
  2. Add mushrooms and chickpeas. Cook until mushrooms are tender. (Use a lid to generate steam if the pan starts to become dry)
  3. Add kale, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar. Toss vegetables to combine. Place a lid on top to allow kale to wilt. Remove lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes, removing excess liquid.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.
  5. Remove vegetable saute from the pan and garnish with parmesan cheese (if using).

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Almond Pear Crisp for Two

A perfectly portioned dessert, these Almond Pear Crisps take less than 15 minutes to make!
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By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
My boyfriend and I created the term “hankering” when we were in the mood for something sweet. At first, it meant chocolate chip cookies, but now it has transformed into any type of dessert. He supports my sweet tooth cravings.
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One of my absolute favorite kinds of desserts is fruit crisps. I love the soft sweet fruit under a sweet crunchy crumble.
When our hankering kicked in, having a can of Libby’s pear halves came in handy. Libby’s wide variety of shelf-stable, conveniently packed, nutritious and delicious fruit and vegetable products, help busy families get fast, wholesome meals on the table without sacrificing flavor or nutrition, but in our case dessert ready in under 15 minutes.
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Keeping canned fruits and vegetables come in handy since they are shelf stable. They have saved dinner time and time again.

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According to the Canned Food Alliance, from a nutrition and sensory standpoint, recipes prepared with canned ingredients and those prepared using cooked fresh and/or frozen ingredients rate comparable. Canned fruits and vegetables are packed at their peak of harvest, which means they are packed at their peak nutrient value.
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These canned pears can even be paired with the trendiest ingredients – coconut milk. In 2016’s Google trends report, coconut milk was on the list of ingredient trends. Instead of topping these Almond Pear Crisps with ice cream, try making coconut whipped cream!
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Almond Pear Crisp for Two

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 2

Ingredients

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  • 1 can Libby’s Pear Halves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped
  • 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Drain and dice pears. In a small bowl, toss pears with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Evenly distribute pears into two oven-safe ramekins.
  3. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, oats, maple syrup, almond butter, and almonds. Mix until combined, creating a crumbly texture. Add crumble on top of pears in the ramekins.
  4. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, until crumble begins to brown.
  5. As the pear crisps are baking, beat coconut milk and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  6. Remove pear crisps from the oven and top with coconut whipped cream. Serve warm.

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Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Filled Crepes

Traveling always inspires me to create my favorite travel eats at home. My recent France trip inspired me to make these Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Filled Crepes.

Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Filled Crepes - Even if you prefer sweet or savory crepes, this crepe recipe is the perfect base for any filling. Recipe via Chef Julie Harrington, RD @ChefJulie_RD #crepes #french #france #lemon #strawberry #ricotta #breakfast

If you have been following my Instagram stories, you know last week I was traveling all around France with my sisters. Read my travel recap here: Part One & Part Two.

I love traveling because I always become inspired to develop new recipes for my blog. The first thing that I recreated the day after I came home was crepes! We had plenty of delicious crepes throughout our travels through France. The little crepe stands that we ordered crepes from, had their crepe making down to a science.

Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Filled Crepes - Even if you prefer sweet or savory crepes, this crepe recipe is the perfect base for any filling. Recipe via Chef Julie Harrington, RD @ChefJulie_RD #crepes #french #france #lemon #strawberry #ricotta #breakfast

It was amazing to see how fast and seamless they worked. Their flipping skills are far more superior to mine. You guys know I even struggle with flipping pancakes, so I tend to make waffles instead!

Don’t worry, you don’t need any fancy crepe pans and tools to create delicious crepes in your own kitchen. You’ll just need a large nonstick pan, rubber spatula, and a little patience. It’s best to make the batter the night before and let it rest overnight in the refrigerator, allowing the flour to fully absorb into the liquid and give the gluten a chance to relax.

Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Filled Crepes - Even if you prefer sweet or savory crepes, this crepe recipe is the perfect base for any filling. Recipe via Chef Julie Harrington, RD @ChefJulie_RD #crepes #french #france #lemon #strawberry #ricotta #breakfast

While it was tempting stuff my crepe with Nutella that I enjoyed in France, I wanted to try something new and a little lighter. The strawberries I picked up from the farmer’s market were perfect, so they definitely had to make an appearance in these crepes.

Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Filled Crepes - Even if you prefer sweet or savory crepes, this crepe recipe is the perfect base for any filling. Recipe via Chef Julie Harrington, RD @ChefJulie_RD #crepes #french #france #lemon #strawberry #ricotta #breakfast

Crepes are a great blank canvas to be creative with fillings. Next time I will recreate a savory crepe that I enjoyed with Kelly when we were traveling at a conference.

Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Filled Crepes - Even if you prefer sweet or savory crepes, this crepe recipe is the perfect base for any filling. Recipe via Chef Julie Harrington, RD @ChefJulie_RD #crepes #french #france #lemon #strawberry #ricotta #breakfast

Do you prefer sweet or savory crepes? Comment below of your preferred favorite filling.

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Crepes with Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Filling

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Description

Traveling inspires new recipes. With a recent trip to France, make these delicious crepes with a strawberry lemon ricotta filling in the comfort of your own home. 


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup seltzer
  • Filling:
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
  • 6 strawberries, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a blender combine white whole wheat flour, oat flour, sugar (if using), eggs, milk, and canola oil. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with a lid. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. For the filling: Combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and strawberry jam. Stir to combine. Fold in chopped strawberries.
  3. Slowly whisk in the seltzer into the batter. Coat a large nonstick pan with generously cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Ladle 1/3 cup of batter into the center of the pan. Immediately tilt and rotate pan to spread evenly over the whole pan.
  4. Cook until the bottom has slightly browned. Using a rubber spatula quickly flip the crepe and cook until the other side has browned. Remove from pan. Coat pan with cooking spray again and repeat with remaining batter.
  5. To assemble, place the crepe on a plate and spread filling over half of the crepe. Fold opposite side over the filling to create a half-moon shape, then fold again into a triangle.
  6. Top with additional ricotta cheese, strawberries, and lemon zest, if desired.
  7. See notes for storage of crepes.

Notes

Refrigerate crepes between sheets of wax paper and wrapped in plastic for up to 2 days.

Keywords: crepes, France, lemon, strawberry, ricotta, travel

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