Bethany and Rachel are identical twin sisters and creators of the healthy food blog, Athletic Avocado. And they’ve been kind enough to share 4 Easy and Healthy Summer Entrees with our 131 Method audience.
They have a passion for creating easy-to-make, nourishing recipes that everyone will enjoy, even those with dietary restrictions. They first started the blog in 2014 when they were college gymnasts (hence the name Athletic Avocado) and have since then been completing graduate school. Bethany completed her MS at Drexel University and is currently in her Dietetic Internship at Wellness Workdays. Rachel is finishing up her masters in Occupational Therapy.
These Healthy Summer Entrees, of course, can be enjoyed any time. We just love the freshness and can’t wait to devour them this summer.
Cauliflower Pizza Steaks
Craving pizza? Make these Cauliflower Pizza Steaks! Another super easy and healthy summer entree you can customize to suit your pizza cravings! Make it your own! We LOVE cauliflower at the 131 Method. Try our cauli-hummus and No-Potato Salad!
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1/6th recipe
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Ingredients:
- 2 small heads cauliflower cut into 6 (1/4-1/2 inch) cauliflower steaks
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toppings:
- ¾ cup low carb tomato sauce such as Rao’s
- 1 cup goat cheddar cheese or almond cheese, shredded, or nutritional yeast
- Nitrate-free pepperoni (optional)
- Oregano
- Chopped bell peppers
Method:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place cauliflower steaks on a large cooking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on each steak. Flip over and do the same to the other side of the steaks.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Take out, and carefully flip over each steak.
- Bake for another 15 minutes.
- Take out of oven. Set oven to broil. Spread tomato sauce, add cheese and 2-3 pepperoni(if using) on each steak and sprinkle with oregano. Place in oven to broil for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 190| Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Carbs: 10g | Fiber: 3.5g | Net Carbs: 6.5g
Minty Strawberry Avocado Salad With Citrus
Make this healthy Minty Strawberry Avocado Salad as a flavorful side dish to your dinner, or add grilled shrimp or chicken for a filling lunch. You can even sub in oranges for grapefruit or zucchini for cucumber.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1/4th recipe
Prep Time: 10 min
Chill Time: 15 min
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers, finely diced
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 grapefruit, chopped
- Juice of one lime
- Handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
Method:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes and serve!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 123| Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 6.5g | Carbs: 18.5g | Fiber: 5g | Net Carbs: 13.5g
One Pan Mango Teriyaki Chicken & Veggies
This fast weeknight meal will delight the entire family! Truly a healthy summer entree! Enjoy this whole-food Carb Charge dinner with your loved ones! And it’s Whole30 and Paleo-approved.
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1/6th recipe
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- 6 skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 red bell peppers, cored and sliced into strips
- 5 carrots, sliced
Mango Teriyaki Sauce:
- 2 cups chopped mango
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (or coconut vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- Mango chunks (optional)
Method:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
- Place broccoli, red pepper slices and carrots in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Using a food processor, puree mango chunks. Combine with all other sauce ingredients in a bowl. Whisk well.
- Place chicken thighs on pan. Brush sauce over both sides of each chicken thigh, coating well.
- Add remaining sauce to the bowl of veggies and mix thoroughly. Spoon vegetables around chicken thighs in an single layer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. To speed cooking time, cut chicken into strips and cut vegetables smaller.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 461| Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Carbs: 25g | Fiber: 6g | Net Carbs: 19g
Cinnamon Apple German Pancake
Cinnamon Apple German Pancake will be your new favorite weekend breakfast! Only 8 ingredients, grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and no sugar added! You can try subbing applesauce for the pumpkin to keep it more summery. Or, serve in the fall when #pumpkineverything explodes! Serve with a 131 Coffee and our Pumpkin Creamer.
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1/8th recipe
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hr
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 apple, sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Method:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Place a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil, and melt (make sure it coats the whole pan).
- Toss sliced apples with ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Add to cast iron skillet and cook until apples are soft, about 5 minutes. When apples are done, set aside in a separate bowl.
- Add cassava flour, eggs, pumpkin, milk, baking powder and remaining cinnamon to a food processor. Process until mixture is smooth. Pour into cast iron skillet. Place apples on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool and cut into 8 slices.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 119| Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 2g | Carbs: 14.5g | Fiber: 2g | Net Carbs: 12.5g
Comment below if you try any of these Healthy Summer Entrees! And show some love to Bethany and Rachel. If you’re a 131 Community Member, you get even more of their recipes in the program!
