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Avocado Wedges Wraps

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Crispy avocado wedges are a new , healthy and interesting option for putting in a fajita wrap ! Switch up chicken or beef for these baked crispy avocado wedges , which you can serve up with leaves , salsa and condiments . Add a little more hot sauce at the end if you like it hot , or leave it out if you prefer to keep things mild .This is a whole new take on fajitas , and you and your family are going to love it . Avocado is a great source of monounsaturated oleic acid that research has  shown to both reduce dangerous  low -density lipoprotein cholesterol at the same time as increasing the more beneficial high -density lipoprotein cholesterol . Avocados also contain a rich variety of heart nutrients including vitamin E for preventing cholesterol oxidation , folate for reducing dangerous homocysteine levels in the blood pressure ; phytosterols for reducing cholesterol absorption ; and dietary fibre to control blood sugar levels . Avocado benefits also include protecting...

Chicken With Walnut Sauce - Hearty dishes

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This is the great idea to liven up your grilled chicken .This walnut sauce contains cilantro and garlic , and is seasoned with turmeric , cumin . Lots of really tasty Central Asian flavors !You can add this sauce to some grilled chicken breasts for a delicious , flavorful meal .When you're grilling or frying meat , try to use lower temperatures whenever possible . Ingredients Serves 4 4-8 skinned chicken pieces 1/2 lemon ,cut into wedges 3 tbsp olive oil 300 ml / 10 fl oz chicken stock 1 bay leaf  100 g / 1/2 oz walnut pieces 2 garlic cloves 150 ml  yogurt salt and pepper Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ,    to garnish rice or  pitta bread ,    to serve . Method 1 . Rub the chicken pieces with the lemon . Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the chicken pieces and fry quickly until lightly browned on all sides . 2 .  Add the stock  , bay leaf ,salt and pepper and simmer for about 20 minutes , turning several times until ...