Kale and Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Personally, I’m not a huge fan of kale. But, with it being a superfood, I thought I should try to incorporate it more into my diet. I love this recipe because the sweet potato perfectly compliments (and masks) the taste of the kale, while still offering tons of nutritional value.
Ingredients:
- 1 large whole wheat tortilla
- 1 handful of kale (washed)
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 tsp olive oil salt and pepper
1) To prepare the sweet potato, wash it thoroughly and poke a few times with a knife or fork
(this way, it will not explode in the microwave). Place it in the microwave on high for
about 45 minutes, or until soft. After it is done cooking, mash the potato (or use only the
inside) in a separate bowl. Add in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2) Spread on the sweet potato to cover one half of the tortilla. Place a layer of kale over the
sweet potato, covering the same half. *Optional: you may add your choice of cheese, I
would recommend mozzarella .
3) Place the folded (in half) tortilla on a large skillet. Flip when each is crisped. Slice into
wedges and enjoy!
*Recipe calls for 1 serving (with extra sweet potato)
Pesto Avocado Grilled Cheese
This is by far the most amazing grilled cheese I’ve made… ever! It’s also a healthy alternative to the classic grilled cheese recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 12 tbsps of pesto
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 1⁄2 avocado (ripened)
- 2 slices of fresh mozzarella (or a small handful of shredded mozzarella)
- 1) Defrost the bread, if not done already.
2) Spread a very thin layer of pesto onto one slice of the bread. If you do not use the pesto
sparingly, there is a good chance that the flavor will be too strong and the oil will run.
3) Place the spinach over the pesto, add more to your liking.
4) Slice 1⁄2 of an avocado into thin pieces, place over the spinach.
5) Put the mozzarella over the avocado. Place the second slice of bread onto the sandwich.
6) Place the sandwich onto a skillet and don’t forget to flip. Cook until the bread is browned
and the mozzarella has melted.
