Packing a Picnic Pt.5 -Picnic at the Brew House

Kale, Spinach & Apple Quesadilla

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Serves:5 Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed spinach 2 kale leaves 1/2 apple, cored and chopped 1 clove garlic 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese 1/4 cup white beans, washed 4 8inch whole-wheat tortillas 1 tablespoon olive oil Directions: 1. In a food processor or blender, add in spinach, kale, apple, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of cheese. Pulse until well combined. 2. Divide the mixture into two, and spread evenly on two tortillas. Sprinkle half of the beans and half of remaining cheese on each tortilla. Cover with remaining two tortillas. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in...

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Southwest Salad

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Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 small heads romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup corn kernels 2 avocados, diced to 1-inch cubes 1 (16oz) can pinto beans, rinsed 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and black pepper Directions: 1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, corn, avocados, beans, onion, an cilantro. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 3. Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss. Notes:Nutritional information per serving: Protein...

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