Green Child Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 51

Conscious Kitchen |by Amie Valpone Sweet Pea & Avocado Spring Salad : Ingredients • • • • • • • • 2 cups organic mixed greens 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted 1 small red onion, diced 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. orange zest 2 Tbsp. organic chia seeds The Healthy Apple • 1/4 tsp. each sea salt & pepper Directions 1. In a large bowl, combine Zen blend, peas, onion and avocado; set aside. 2. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over avocado mixture; gently toss to combine. 3. Serve immediately. Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Apple Crisp : Ingredients • • • • • • 4 McIntosh apples, cored & sliced (1/2 inch) 4 Granny Smith apples, cored & cut 2 Tbsp. dairy-free butter, melted 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. honey 2 1/2 cups KIND Snacks Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Clusters Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a large baking dish with nonstick baking spray. Set aside. 2. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl; gently toss to combine. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. 3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until apples are soft and tender. Remove from oven; set aside to cool a bit before serving. 51