Monday, September 3, 2012

Meatless on Monday #8 Appetizer!

I've been baking for 2 days straight!  I'm going out of town soon so I'm preparing meals for the hubby for when I'm away.  Plus, the next 2 weeks will be very busy for us AND I have a birthday in a week!

So here's the rundown and I'll be sharing most of these recipes with you soon.
-Pear Preserves (Holy Moly Delicious)
-Pineapple Zucchini Muffins (Scrumptious)
-Slow-Cooker Wings with homemade sauce
-Zucchini Carrot "cakes" (more like patties)
-Egg and Veggie Bake with Riccotta Cheese
-Pasta and Sauce ( I won't bore you with the recipe)

And now for the recipe of the day...Guacamole Cucumber Bites!  These are so light and fresh.  I serve them on reduced-fat triscuits but any cracker would work.

Guacamole Cucumber Bites

Ingredients:
1 large Florida Avocado
(or 3 small Hoss Avocados)
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 Jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/4 onion, chopped
1/4 bunch of cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
crackers

Directions:
Remover the skin and seed from the avocado and gently mash.  I like to leave it a little chunky.  Add tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro salt and pepper and gently stir until mixed.  Chill for an hour.

Place a cucumber slice over your cracker and add a spoonful of guacamole.  Serve.  Enjoy!

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18 comments:

  1. Tobins' TastesSeptember 3, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    My husband is currently gluten free so he would love this use of cucumbers instead of crackers!

    Thanks for sharing at Mealtime Monday!

    Kaylee
    www.couponingncooking.com

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    1. Mary SmithSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:38 PM

      Mary's Gone Crackers makes a great gluten-free cracker. Either way, fresh guacamole is delicious! Thanks Kaylee!

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  2. Ladies HolidaySeptember 4, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Any excuse to add guacamole to something is fine by me...plus the cukes are probably better than chips.
    Found you on the Romance on a Dime Hop- if you'd like Ladies Holiday on Wednesday for a book hop and/or Friday to add your favorite photos (from a post is fine!)
    Happy Tuesday :)

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  3. BeccaSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Thanks for linking your recipe up on my Healthy Tuesday post!

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  4. BevSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    hi, i following the GFC blog hop. i would love for you to visit my blog and follow if you like it.

    http://www.blackinkpaperie.blogspot.com

    thanks
    new follower bev

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  5. SusanSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Great idea! Love the recipe! I'll have to try it sometime.

    I found you on the Healthy Tuesday Blog Hop on A Humble Bumble. Feel free to check out my website at http://www.fashionablysaving.wordpress.com

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  6. Jessi @ Practically FunctionalSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Those look great, and I can't wait for the zucchini carrot cakes recipe! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

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  7. KristaMSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Hey! Found and followed you through Mom's Library Blog Hop. I just love your blog!

    Hope you check mine out as well :)
    http://www.the-not-so-desperate-chef-wife.com/

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  8. Earning-My-CapeSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Mmmm! I love a good guac! I like the addition of the cucumber slice!
    Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)

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  9. DawnSeptember 7, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Foodie Friends Friday link party please be sure to 'link' to us and come back on Sunday to vote.
    Dawn a host for FFF and fellow blogger:
    http://spatulasonparade.blogspot.com

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  10. healthymommyhealthybabySeptember 7, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Perfect snack! what a good wife you are preparing his meals while you're away :) Can I hire you to do the same here? LOL! Thanks for linking up at Meatless Monday!!!

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  11. I Gotta Try ThatSeptember 8, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    I love all your yummy recipes you share. Thank you!
    Marcie

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  12. Julie September 9, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    These look really good, Mary. A nice, lower carb meal. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays! :)

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  13. healthymommyhealthybabySeptember 10, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I featured this on Meatless Monday today, take a look!: http://jessica-healthymommyhealthybaby.blogspot.com/2012/09/its-meatless-monday-but-im-taking-break.html. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I love using Guac as a dip for veggies. These sound Delicious. Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!

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  15. Adorned From AboveSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Thank you so much for linking with my Wednesday Adorned From Above Blog Hop last week. I have listed your posting as one of my featured links for this week.

    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/reeses-smore-brownies-and-wednesdays.html

    Grab the featured blogger button or just add a link back to the my blog.

    Thank you again for participating, and the link party is opened for this week.

    Sincerely,
    Debi Bolocofsky
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  16. StephanieSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Hi there! I happened to come across your blog and I'm so glad I did...your recipes look delicious! I became a follower and I look forward to your future posts.

    Blessings to you,
    Stephanie

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  17. Betsy @ Romance on a DimeSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    This is a great idea. Looks delicious!! Thanks so much for sharing at Take it on Tuesday!!

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