Trying to get tone and lean for the summer? This ground beef stuffed eggplant recipe is hearty enough to serve guests at a barbecue, but low carb and super nutritious. We love the almond flour topping giving it a little nutty crunch, and the ground-beef seasoning is easy but flavorful.
Source: EveryDayMaven.com
Artichokes are the quintessential summer vegetable, but they can do so much more than be blended into a spinach dip or smothered in melted butter. Share this easy recipe with friends as an appetizer, or be selfish and have an entire one to yourself. Stuffed with breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano cheese and garlic, and seasoned with lemon juice and white wine, these are bursting with your favorite Italian flavors.
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Forget heavy, battered and deep-fried onion blossoms. This recipe lets the gorgeous colors of a red onion show, and makes a complete meal with wild rice and kale filling. The raisins and white wine compliment the naturally sweet onion perfectly, and these are gorgeous little sides for guests.
Source: TheKitchn.com
This is a delicious, hearty dish that blends bold flavors like gouda cheese, cumin and toasted sesame oil with smoky chicken sausage and fluffy quinoa. Squash is one of the easiest vegetables to stuff because when cut in half, it has that naturally built-in little bowl.
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We love this dynamic dish. The ham gives the mild potato a nice, smoky and salty kick, and the asparagus gives everything a gorgeous green hue. The Swiss cheese marries all the flavors so well.
Source: EatingWell.com
The slightly bitter flavor of spinach blends well with the smoky-sweet flavor of mushrooms. You can make this recipe with small mushrooms too for an impressive appetizer. We love the grated parmesan cheese on top giving it a little Italian kick!
Source: KraftRecipes.com
If you want a great south-of-the-border flavor and a vegetarian meal in one, you’ll love this recipe. When baked, poblanos get a roasted flavor and become soft and sweet on the inside, complimenting the cheese and beans. These trump any chile relleno.
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These are the perfect outdoor lunch treat for a summer day. Creamy horseradish mixed with salty salmon and sweet, fluffy new potatoes — heaven for your taste buds. And they’re so cute in the little red jackets!
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If you are feeding picky eaters, this is a delicious way to cut back on the carbs from tortillas or taco shells, but still give your family what they want. Using lean ground turkey, fresh bell pepper and reduced-fat shredded cheese for the filling, this dish is light but filling.
Source: SkinnyTaste.com
These little unassuming fruits have a lot going on. Stuffed with toasted hazelnuts and mascarpone cheese, and flavored with mint and cognac, they can be a dessert or an appetizer, and they’ll definitely take your taste buds by surprise.
Source: AllRecipes.com
