Plain yogurt is a great base for dressing. Add beans and stir to coat. Place lettuce and cilantro on tortilla and top with the beans, cheese and avocado. Photo: Sara Haas Roll up and slice in half. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

This aromatic cauliflower rice bowl comes together in minutes and is a simple meal for one. Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice reduces the carb contentand makes for quicker prep. oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and salt; cook, stirring often, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm. Wipe out the pan. Heat the remaining 2 tsp....

In a large saucepan, combine beans and 3 cups of the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans. Lightly coat an unheated 3- or 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray (see Tip). Place beans in cooker. Stir in the remaining 2 cups water, the onion, half of the tomatoes and the cumin. Let stand at least 15 minutes to develop flavors....

Add onion, bell pepper, corn, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and oregano. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and the spices are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in beans, chiles, vinegar, and salt; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Use a spoon to make 4 indentations in the bean mixture. Crack an egg into each indentation. Sprinkle with cilantro, queso fresco (or feta), and red onion and serve. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

Using leftover cooked brown rice is a great and easy way to get breakfast on the table fast. A drizzle of hot sauce brings everything together. Transfer to a small bowl. Photo: Sara Haas Stir in tomatoes and lime juice until combined. Cook until the white is set and the edges are crisp, about 3 minutes. Place the egg on top of the black bean mixture. Drizzle with hot sauce....

Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; grease and lightly flour paper. Gradually add granulated sugar (see Tips), beating until thick and lemon colored. Fold in flour mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake about 15 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately loosen edges of cake from pan and turn cake out onto a towel sprinkled with unsweetened cocoa powder....

This recipe gives you a simple method for how to make black sticky rice. Look for it in natural-foods stores in the bulk department or with other whole-grain rice. Place in a large heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add water; bring to a vigorous boil over high heat. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Gently stir and serve. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 2 days; reheat in the microwave....

The fragrant aroma of star anise will welcome you home after this braise cooks throughout the day. Serve with rice or rice noodles. Add beef and turn to coat. Photo: Leigh Beisch Scatter onion on top and sprinkle with pepper. Cover and cook until the beef is tender, about 6 hours on High or 8 hours on Low. Shred the beef coarsely, discarding any fat as you go. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid, if desired....

Add chicken and toss to coat. Oil the grill rack. Transfer to a clean cutting board. Photo: Jason Donnelly Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice. Add lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Top the salad with the chicken and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

These easy blackened scallops are packed with flavor. Making your own spice mixture allows you to control the sodium. Serve over grits or pasta with a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Photo: Jennifer Causey Thoroughly pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the scallops evenly with the spice mixture. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot, but not smoking. Cook until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side....

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Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, mash avocado in a medium bowl. Stir in basil, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the avocado mixture on 4 slices of toast. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

A blitz torteor “lightning cake,” roughly translatedis a German-American layer cake. The rest is just flour, sugar, salted (regular) butter and a splash of vanilla. Serve this beautiful cake for any special occasion. Brooke Siem I come from a long line of women who hate baking. There was only ever one baker in my maternal family: my great-grandmother Louise. Louise was born in New York City at the turn of the 20th century into a prominent Jewish-American family....