Here’s my Mango Avocado Burrito Bowl, a spin on Chipotle Mexican Grill’s awesome burrito bowls. Use my recipe as a starting point and add any of your favorite ingredients like grilled chicken or fish to make your own. You can also turn this into an easy wrap with gluten-free tortillas. – Veronica
Fix two bowls with lettuce on the bottom. Top with plain quinoa (or rice) and beans. Mix mango, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Add mango mixture to top of salad. Top with avocado, optional protein and serve. Bon Appétit! Serves 2
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Tropitaya Smoothie
One of the most popular smoothies (and one of my favorites) at our stores in New Jersey and San Diego, the Tropitaya Smoothie is so refreshing after a yoga class or to cool off on a hot day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen pitaya
- 1/4 cup pineapple
- 1/4 cup mango
- 1 large piece of kale or other nutritious green
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tbsp pea protein
For a healthy variation, add 1 tbsp fresh ginger and 1 tsp fresh turmeric
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend 1-2 minutes until smooth. Add ¼ cup filtered water if necessary. Bon Appétit!
Grilled Mango Salad
My Grilled Mango Salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It combines the hearty flavor of black beans with the luscious richness of mangoes and avocado, all in a healthy salad, perfect before or after a Chef V Cleanse.
Chef V’s tip: Add grilled chicken or fish for more protein! – Veronica
Serving Size: 4 People
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 mangos, peeled and cut into thick slices
- 4 cups mixed greens (use your fav!)
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 cup cooked and cooled or 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup Chef V’s Cilantro Lime Dressing
Directions
Preheat a grill or grill pan on a stove over medium-high heat. Place the mango sliced on the grill rack or pan and cook for 1 minute, or until grill marks appear. Transfer to a cutting board and cut the grilled mango into smaller chunks.
Plate the greens and top with grilled mango, red onion, and black beans. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Chef V Tropical Smoothie
Chef V’s tip: Mangos contain tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid, which help maintain the alkaline balance of our bodies. Use my Tropical Green Drink as the base for this recipe for a cool, refreshing smoothie.
For a variation on this recipe, add fresh ginger, fresh turmeric, and vanilla pea protein powder.
TOTAL: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen mango pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple pieces
- 2 large kale leaves
- 2 cups Chef V Tropical Smoothie Green Drink
- 1/2 cup ice
Directions
Process all ingredients in a Vitamix for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth. Will keep for up to 3 days refrigerated.
Bon Appétit!
Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
My breakfast smoothie is delicious, good for you, and easy to make. What’s not to like?
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tropical green drink or green drink (If not green drink use 1/2 cup water)
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1 cup greens (spinach, kale, or chard)
- 1/2 cup mango
- 1/2 cup pineapple
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 tbsp pea protein
Directions
Blend in vitamix or blender for 1-2 minutes until thick and smooth but not watery. Top with 1/2 cup mixed fresh cut fruit of choice and gluten free granola.