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How to Cook Fish

We've all heard it - eating more fish is healthy for your body! 

As a health coach who teaches easy, healthy cooking for families, I find that many people are intimidated to cook fish. "How do I make it so it doesn't taste as fishy?" they often ask! I'll answer that a little later in this post!

WHY fish is so good for us:

Valuable minerals, oils, and other nutrition our bodies need come from many seafood sources, such as wild salmon, black cod, trout, shrimp, and scallops.  Yet, even with this information in hand, so many families are still not eating enough fish. 

Two of the main reasons are: the "fishy" taste or smell, or the intimidation of cooking fish correctly. I have a solution for you, no matter which category you may fall into!  Here is a step-by-step demonstration on how to easily, healthily prepare simple fish fillets for you and your family.  Time to get more omega-3's into your diet! {And enjoy the taste while you do!}

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Step 1 - Buy prepped, individually wrapped, frozen fish fillets or cleaned fresh fillets.  You are not an Iron Chef, and your family doesn't expect you to be - so no head-on fish necessary for this healthy dinner! 

Try these easy complementary ingredients: several cloves of garlic, slightly smashed; whole lemon, halved; cilantro, chopped; onion (doesn't matter what kind), sliced or diced; sea salt, and fresh cracked pepper (you can buy filled pepper grinders ready to grind at grocery) and if wanted, can of stewed or crushed low-sodium tomatoes, (or fresh tomatoes, diced) and finally, a couple handfuls of spinach, kale or arugula leaves.

how to cook fish

Step 2 - Heat a medium-large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.  Toss in garlic and onion, sear for couple of minutes in oil, then add fish fillets.  Squeeze lemon over the fillets, place lid on skillet, and let fillets steam-cook for about five minutes. {Yes, five minutes is all it should take! Fish cooks quickly, so try not to overcook it out of fear it won't be done!}

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Step 3 - Remove lid, add cilantro and spinach, and spoon some of the tomato sauce (if using) over the fillets.  Sprinkle sea salt and fresh pepper to taste.  Replace lid and cook for another 3-4 minutes, then remove skillet from heat.  Leave lid on until serving.  The garlic, lemon, and herbs will give the fish a fresh flavor, and if you use tomato sauce, each portion is 1-2 servings protein, and 2 servings veggies!  Healthy, easy fish in 1-2-3 steps!

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After you've tried cooking fish this way, be sure and tell us in the comments here what your family thought of it! Sometimes it takes a few different ways of making fish to find a family-friendly method! Try one of our other Delish Fish recipes here at FRESH Start for ideas!

One-Pot Summer Salmon DinneR

Here is a simple one-pot summer salmon dinner, and it takes no time to prepare - 20 minutes start to finish! 

It is a well-rounded dish, with whole-grain pasta, gently sauteed summer veggies, and steamed (you could also grill it) salmon - all in one pot!  It is a beautiful and tasty dish, filling for every member of the family.  Even the busiest mom has time to make this one! 

Here's how to make the One-pot summer salmon dinner:

Step #1 - Put a medium pot with 3 quarts water on to boil for the pasta.  When the water is boiling, add pasta, cook it for 7-8 minutes (for al dente pasta).  Meanwhile, chop and saute fresh summer veggies like broccoli, yellow squash, red onion, and garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil.  (I like to use my wok!)

Step #2 - Cook the salmon, either in a pan (with a lid) or on the grill.  (Either way, it only takes about 7-10 minutes.)  I flavor the salmon with garlic, olive oil, fresh cracked pepper, and sea salt.  Once it is fully cooked (It will flake easily with a fork), then cut into pieces.


Step #3 - Drain the al dente pasta, and add it to the gently sauteed veggies in the wok.  Toss in the salmon pieces, add a tablespoon olive oil, some cracked pepper, sea salt, and stir together.  Dress the dish with a small amount of grated Parmesan, and serve!  That was easy as 1-2-3!

Fresh N' Easy Mediterranean Tilapia

This fish dinner is fresh, light, and so comforting.  The warm blend of olive oil, and kalamata olives mingled with carmelized onion and garlic will fill your kitchen with the scents and sensations of the Mediterranean! 

Created from all healthy ingredients, this Easy mediterranean tilapia dinner satisfies in one serving!

It’s easy to make, too! 

The white wine simmering in the dish will tantalize even the pickiest taste buds in the house! The tilapia could be substituted for another fish if preferred, just adjust cooking time for thicker fillets.  This recipe is a great “first try” for a family cook wanting to expand their repertoire of quick and healthy family dinners (especially using fish!) - as it is relatively simple, takes only a few minutes to make, and is guaranteed to be a hit!

Fresh N’ Easy Mediterranean Tilapia

Ingredients

•    1 tablespoon olive oil
•    1 onion, thinly sliced
•    2 garlic cloves, minced
•    1/2 cup dry white wine
•    1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
•    1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
•    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
•    1 lb tilapia fillets (4-6 fillets)
•    Sea salt, freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

1.    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.  
2.    Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.  
3.    Add wine, tomatoes, olives, and parsley.
4.    Simmer 5 minutes or until fish turns white and flakes easily with a fork.  
5.    Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Serve with rice or whole wheat pasta mixed with fresh spring veggies to complete this simple family dinner.

Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad

We just made this salad at the Healthy Changes Cooking Class we held Monday evening - mmm mm good!  I thought it would be great to share this delicious recipe with you!

Salads are still healthy – very healthy – IF they are loaded with rich greens, raw veggies, and lean proteinThis salad is exactly that, full of all the right ingredients, and super tasty.  Just squeeze a little lime over the top, and if using dressing, you only need a tablespoon drizzle.  The salad itself is so tasty, you don’t need much dressing for taste!

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Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients

•    Bed of greens – spinach, romaine, or other greens
•    15 oz. can black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained
•    Medium avocado, sliced lengthwise
•    1 cup frozen or fresh corn, slightly toasted over medium heat until blackened
•    1 mango, sliced lengthwise
•    2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced in long strips
•    Red onion, sliced thin and long
•    Queso fresco, crumbled as topping
•    If desired, zesty tortilla strips as topping
•    Chopped cilantro, lime for dressing

Instructions

Toss all ingredients together for a flavorful, healthy treat! You can chill ahead of time or serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Easy, Healthy, Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

After finding that most pre-made spaghetti sauces are loaded with sugar and other additives, I have begun making a great-tasting homemade sauce instead!  Don’t worry, it is still time-friendly, using canned tomatoes and quick and easy fresh flavors like garlic and herbs.

Easy, Healthy, Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

•    1-large can of crushed tomatoes (low-sodium, if you can find them)
•    1-small can of either tomato paste or sauce (depending on how thick you prefer your sauce – paste thickens more than sauce)
•    1-small can of chopped mushrooms or fresh mushrooms, sliced small
•    3-4 smashed cloves of garlic
•    1 tsp thyme
•    1 tsp oregano
•    1 tsp sea salt
•    1/2 medium onion, diced fine (optional)

Instructions

Place the crushed tomatoes in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce or paste and the mushrooms. Stir in the garlic, thyme, oregano and sea salt and onions. Cook until onions are transparent, or simmer sauce on lowest heat for at least 30 minutes.

If I’m making it a meat sauce with it, I like to add the sauce into the sausage/ground meat as I sear it - it brings out the delicious scent and flavor stronger! 

Fresh flavors, easy fixing – this sauce is a winner every time. 

So flexible for any way of eating - it can be meatless if you are vegetarian, or just add in lean ground meat for a more filling and protein-packed dish!

Serve over whole grain pasta, or a cooked spaghetti squash – garnish with fresh parmesan cheese, and you have an easy, healthy sauce without the sugar and calories!

Asian-Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs

Ready for a new and easy way to cook up a batch of chicken thighs for your loves? These Asian-Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs will wow your family, yet keep you OUT of your kitchen!

I was ready for a dinner idea like that, too! Even with all the experimenting I do in creating foods that my picky eaters will actually enjoy (but don't take all day in the kitchen to prepare!) I get a little bored in our same old-same old choices! This easy recipe was just the fix.

We all know that boneless, skinless chicken is a better bet for our healthy eating plans than skin-on. NOT eating the skin can save you too much fat, empty calories and cholesterol-raising trouble! Yet, finding FRESH ideas that don't break the bank or the taste buds, that's where the challenge happens...

Once you try this delicious recipe, let us know if you'll be adding it to your family favorites from now on! I'm sure you're going to love it.

Here's how to make it:

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 3 minced garlic cloves

    Chicken:
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • Garnish:
  • 3-5 diced Green Onions
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sweetener and garlic in a bowl until blended. Pour half the marinade into a large zipper bag; keep the other half of the sauce set aside in the bowl.
  2. Place the chicken thighs into the bag containing marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, and seal. Shake a few times to coat chicken with marinade.
  3. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
  4. Grill the coated chicken over medium heat until done.
  5. While the chicken is grilling, pour the other half of the marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Bring marinade to a soft boil, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, to thicken sauce.
  7. After the chicken is finished grilling, baste with the additional, thickened marinade and sprinkle diced green onions and sesame seeds over the thighs before serving.

Easy enough, right? I especially love how FEW INGREDIENTS are needed for this recipe. You can serve it over a FRESH salad, with grilled veggies like zucchini or eggplant or mushrooms, OR with a delicious fried rice!

For more delicious (and EASY!) recipes like this one, visit our Recipe Box here!

Homemade Healthy Pizza Recipe {FRESH Start style!}

Homemade Healthy Pizza Recipe

For many of us, weeknights are full of activities that keep us running and out of our kitchens...so quick and easy dinners are a MUST for the modern FRESH family to stay on track with our healthy lifestyle and feed our families real food!

This homemade healthy pizza recipe is a SUPER easy, shortcut version to store-bought pizza and uses ingredients found in most grocery stores (including Walmart!) Try this recipe on your family this week and share with us in our free community what you thought of it!

Here's JUST HOW EASY this recipe is:

Ingredients:

Package of Naan Bread Small Jar of Pizza Sauce (OR homemade sauce recipe below) 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese OR half roll of FRESH, Soft Mozzerella Toppings of your choice

AND if you're really wanting to go "homemade," you can try my homemade pizza sauce:

Homemade Pizza Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1/2 can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • minced fresh garlic (optional)
  • garlic, onion powder & oregano (sprinkle of each to taste)

    Stir all ingredients together and spread over the flatbread before topping.

We make this a family experience, everyone adding their own choice of toppings to their half of their pizza...some of us love the sauteed veggies ....

and the Margherita version (shown below) using fresh, sliced tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, sauteed minced garlic and fresh mozzerella.

We bake them in a 400 degree oven for only about 10 minutes. Then I put them under a high broil for only about 2-3 more - WATCH them! We've burned pizzas on accident before because the broiler will burn it in a matter of seconds.

Get creative and make it YOUR way! This is a great family dinner when you have many different tastes and preferences under the same roof because everyone can make theirs the way they prefer it.

Ingredients

Pizza Ingredients:

  • Package of Naan Bread (about 1 package per 2-3 people)
  • Small Jar of Pizza Sauce (OR homemade sauce recipe below)
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese OR half roll of FRESH, Soft Mozzerella
  • Toppings of your choice

    Homemade Pizza Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1/2 can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • minced fresh garlic (optional)
  • garlic, onion powder & oregano (sprinkle of each to taste.

    Stir all ingredients together and spread over the flatbread before topping.

Instructions

  1. Place preferred toppings on Naan bread, then put pizza in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until done.
  2. Place under high broil for about 2-3 more minutes to crisp and brown the cheese on top, but be SURE to time it, as the pizza could quickly burn!
  3. Slice, serve and enjoy!

Healthy Salmon & Quinoa Dinner Recipe {With Step-by-Step How-To!}

Ready for a healthy salmon & quinoa dinner recipe that you can whip up in 15-25 minutes?

This one works well, if you use cooked-ahead quinoa and grilled salmon! This dinner is a favorite quick choice around here because we ALWAYS have cooked quinoa on hand from our Sunday meal prep for the week, and usually leftover grilled salmon or the type that comes already cooked in a can.

Plus, this is a fun "ritzy" meal for the family, that feels WAY fancier than it actually is. {It's just so darn easy!} The spicy lemony sauce adds a special touch, too, and drizzling it over the patties makes us feel “fancy.”

Salmon & Quinoa Patties Recipe

Ingredients Salmon Patties: 1 to 1½ cups flaked, cooked salmon ¾ cup cooked quinoa 1 egg 1 clove garlic, mashed or minced Shake of salt & fresh cracked pepper Your choice fresh herbs (half handful, chopped small) Spicy Lemon Sauce: ½ cup plain Greek Yogurt ½ squeezed lemon (juice) with ½ tsp fresh grated peel ¼ to ½ tsp chili powder or southwestern seasoning (to taste) Shake of salt

Instructions:
Combine the flaked salmon, cooked quinoa, egg and seasonings together with hands or wooden spoon in a medium bowl.


Form 4-6 small patties (palm size) out of mixture and place them on a flat plate.

Turn a small nonstick frying pan on medium heat, and drizzle a small amount of olive oil into pan.

Once oil is heated, gently slide in the patties and allow them to brown on each side (about 3 minutes per side.) Once completely browned to a golden crisp on each side, remove the patties and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.


While patties are cooking, stir together Greek yogurt, seasoning, ½ lemon juice and grated peel.

Serve lemon cream sauce over patties along with your favorite side!

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Salmon Quinoa Patties Recipe {With Step-by-Step How-To!}

Ingredients

Salmon Patties:

  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups flaked, cooked salmon
  • 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed or minced
  • Shake of salt & fresh cracked pepper
  • Your choice fresh herbs (half handful, chopped small)

    Spicy Lemon Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 squeezed lemon (juice) with 1/2 tsp fresh grated peel
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chili powder or southwestern seasoning (to taste)
  • Shake of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the flaked salmon, cooked quinoa, egg and seasonings together with hands or wooden spoon in a medium bowl.
  2. Form 4-6 small patties (palm size) out of mixture and place them on a flat plate.
  3. Turn a small nonstick frying pan on medium heat, and drizzle a small amount of olive oil into pan.
  4. Once oil is heated, gently slide in the patties and allow them to brown on each side (about 3 minutes per side.) Once completely browned to a golden crisp on each side, remove the patties and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. While patties are cooking, stir together Greek yogurt, seasoning, ½ lemon juice and grated peel.
  6. Serve lemon sauce over patties along with your favorite side!

Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe

Eating out the healthy way can be challenging – for many reasons in our family! Four kids with very different tastes and likes, a tight family budget and a need to stay health-conscience all create the challenge of choosing healthy meals while we are out. 

So we have found solace in one of our go-to restaurants in our southern Arizona town – Pita Jungle! The whole family orders to their liking, we make sure to go during “happy hour” between 3 and 6 pm, and we can both afford AND enjoy dinner occasionally away from home. This salad became a standby favorite for us from that restaurant. As a healthy foodie, I found myself thinking about it between visits (can anyone relate? haha!) I decided that making it at home couldn’t be that hard….and voila….it’s NOT!

So for any of you who don’t have the access to a restaurant like this, or just LOVE to enjoy a FRESH, simple salad entrée for quick family dinners, here it is!

Mediterranean Chicken Salad – Coach Bess style!

Ingredients

  • 1/2-1 lb chicken breast, grilled and diced

  • Romaine lettuce, sliced into ribbons and chopped

  • 1/2 cup sweet corn, roasted in olive oil stovetop for 3-4 minutes

  • 1 cucumber, diced into ½ inch chunks

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced into ½ inch chunks

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced into thin pieces

  • Handful cilantro, chopped

  • 1/2-3/4 cup previously made Tabouli (recipe link for this below!)

  • 1/3 cup golden raisins

  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles (optional)

  • 1/4 cup toasted pinions (pinenuts - these are optional)

    Dressing

  • 1 lemon

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Make sure that ALL ingredients are chopped and diced into the same size pieces before stirring together into a chopped salad-type dish. The chicken can easily be prepared ahead of time (previously grilled) and refrigerated, then use cold since this is a cold salad.

  2. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until completely blended, taste-test and adjust as needed for taste/consistency. Dressing should be a semi-thick mixture. Pour over chopped salad, then toss all together.

  3. Serve salad immediately for best taste and texture.

Make ahead items: Grilled Chicken and Tabouli - both can be made ahead up to a day or two and refrigerated. (Find the recipe for Coach Bess’ Tabouli HERE & her classic Grilled Chicken Recipe HERE)


The delicious dressing - takes just seconds to whisk together!

The delicious dressing - takes just seconds to whisk together!

Southwestern Style Lettuce Wraps

Some days just call for a super-quick & easy dinner! This lettuce wrap shows off one of my personal Go-To’s for meal prep ahead of time – grilled chicken! When I meal plan and prep ahead of time, grilled or shredded chicken (either one would work fine for this delish recipe!) is ALWAYS on the must-make list. It is just too easy to throw this delicious Southwest Style Lettuce Wrap dinner together when the time-consuming part (the chicken!) is already made and waiting!

It’s easy to sell picky-eaters on this lettuce wrap entrée idea, too.

I tell mine it is a “healthy taco!” and they just switch out the avocado and onion for shredded cheese and olives, and use regular ranch instead. This is another perfect solution for busy families, another way to NOT cook multiple dinners on the same night for those hard-to-please appetites!

Ingredients

•    Grilled Chicken Breasts, cubed
•    Ruffle leaf lettuce (need several medium to large leaves to act as “wraps” for this salad)
•    ¼ Red Onion, Diced
•    3-4 Mini Sweet Bell Peppers, seeded & diced
•    1 Avocado, sliced
•    Handful Cilantro, chopped

Cilantro & Avocado Ranch Dressing

•    1/2 Cup Ranch
•   1/2 Avocado
•    Handful Cilantro

Blend all ingredients together in blender or food processor until smooth.  Add water 1 Tbsp at a time if consistency is too thick.

Instructions

1. Lay the lettuce leaves as a “wrap” out on a plate. 
2. Place cubes of chicken along with diced and chopped toppings into lettuce leaf. 
3. Drizzle dressing over the wrap. 
4. Fold sides of leaves together and eat the salad as a “healthy taco.” 

(You can easily customize this dinner, using shredded cheese and regular ranch for your pickier eaters.)

What do you think of this lettuce wrap recipe?

I would love to hear from you in our Facebook Community…is this a recipe you can see remaining on the family’s meal plan? My heart is to bring you the best of the best in easy, quick AND healthy recipes – ones that will be used over and over in your home!

Napa Cabbage Chicken Salad Recipe

The tasty greens and protein in this Napa Cabbage Chicken Salad are always a hit at our house!

This easy dinner recipe is a family (and guest!) favorite – we never get tired of throwing this easy, fresh dish together for a light dinner. 

Even though it's a salad, you might be surprised at just how filling it is just served by itself for a meal. The chicken and cabbage combination delivers lots of tasty nutrients, which help keep you full longer than most salads, yet it doesn't feel heavy on your stomach. 

Even the kids like it, and ask for this crunchy entrée often!

Here's how to make the Napa Cabbage Chicken Salad for your own family:

Napa Cabbage Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 3 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 Head Napa Cabbage, sliced thin
  • 1 bunch green onions, diced
  • Handful chopped cilantro
  • Crunchies for topping:
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 package ramen noodles, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds

    Dressing:
     
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine the shredded cabbage, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter, adding the ramen, sesame seeds, and almonds to the pan. Toast the mixture for about 3-4 minutes, or until browned nicely. Make sure not to burn them.
  3. To make the dressing, set a small saucepan on high heat, and add in all the ingredients together. Stir frequently, until the mixture comes to a quick boil, then immediately remove the pan from the heat. Let the dressing cool to room temp.
  4. Toss the salad mixture, crunchies, chicken, and dressing together just before serving for this quick and delicious dinner!
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Cabbage really is an under-rated superfood - rich in many nutrients, but most notably Vitamin C.  Did you know that cabbage is actually higher in vitamin C than oranges?  This salad is also a delicious source of potassium, sulphur, fiber, magnesium and vitamin E!

I would love to hear how you liked the Napa Cabbage Chicken Salad after you make it! Share your food pics and happy faces in our (FREE)  FRESH Start Online Community on Facebook or you can post a comment right here on this blog!

How-to Make Falafel

Here is a fun picture tutorial on making falafel.  I am always looking for quick and easy bean recipes to add variety to our twice-weekly meatless routine, and this one is perfect!

So for vegetarian night, whip out the legumes, and get some health on your table!  

Here are the simple instructions:  

how-to make Falafel

Ingredients

•    1-15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
•    1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
•    1/4 cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips
•    2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
•    1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
•    1 large egg white
•    2 tsp olive or canola oil

Avocado Spread

•    1/2 mashed peeled avocado
•    3 tablespoons finely chopped tomato
•    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
•    1/8 teaspoon salt

Remaining ingredients

•    4 pita pockets
•    4 thin red onion slices, separated into rings
•    Alfalfa or spicy sprouts

Instructions

1. To prepare patties, place pinto beans in a medium bowl; partially mash with a fork. 

2. Add cheese and next 5 ingredients; stir until well combined. 

3. Shape bean mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties that are about 1/2 inch thick. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil.

4. When oil is ready, add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until patties are browned and thoroughly heated.

5. To prepare spread, combine avocado and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring well. Place 1 patty in each pita half. Spread about 2 tablespoons avocado spread over patty in each pita half; top with onions and greens.

What do you think?  Will you make this healthy recipe in your kitchen? 

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