80--- Grilled Shishito Peppers with Sriracha Greek Yogurt Dip

It's getting close to barbecue season!  Are you the person who always defaults to bringing a veggie tray? Not a bad move, but this is your year to switch it up with this EASY and CROWD-WOWING appetizer.



Grilled Shishito Peppers
Serves 4

8 oz shishito peppers, rinsed and dried
1 tsp olive oil (I always use a good quality oil like Pomora- for extra spice use their pepper oil)
Dash of sea salt

Preheat your grill to high heat.  Place peppers in a grill pan and toss with olive oil and salt.  Grill over high heat for ~4-5 minutes, then toss pan to flip peppers, grilling for an additional 4 minutes or until a small bit of char is present on each side of the pepper.  

Remove from heat and serve!



Sriracha Greek Yogurt Dip
Makes ~1/2 cup

1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp mayo
1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried cilantro
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving.  Serve as a dip to the peppers.

Nutrition info per ~9 peppers and 2 Tbsp dip: 78 calories, 4 g fat, 4 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber

80--- Cinnamon Sweet Potato (Yam) Pancakes

My family knows that I really dislike throwing away food.  I use leftovers whenever possible! That's how these pancakes came to be.  

Use your leftover Easter yams with this easy to please breakfast dish that's high in fiber, vitamin A, and potassium.

Cinnamon Sweet Potato (Yam) Pancakes
Makes ~ 8 pancakes (4")

2 medium baked sweet potatoes or yams, skinned, mashed well
4 eggs
2 Tbsp flour (substitute GF flour if needed)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl.  Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Spoon 3-4 Tbsp batter onto the skillet and allow to cook through for ~4-5 minutes on each side.

Top with pure maple syrup and a bit of butter if you desire!

Nutrition info per 2 pancakes: 237 calories, 5 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein