Avocado Nacho Bowls (Great for Parties!)

First off, our apologies for not posting a new blog since... October... whoa! We've been having a lot of success with our Etsy shop (check the right side bar!) and have been very busy getting our new url going. We have managed to maintain the Facebook/Instagram/Twitter but have been neglecting the blog since VeganMoFo ended. Sorry! Soon to be remedied! We have lots of write-ups for vegan-friendly destinations and restaurants we have visited in the last few months in the works, and of course, tons of recipes to share!

Now, if you've been following us on Instagram then you've probably seen these little avocado nacho bowls pop up in your feed. We have had a lot of requests for the recipe and we are more than happy to share it!




-For the basic recipe-

You will need:
1 small avocado
1/2 cup Daiya or other vegan cheese (cheddar or pepper jack is best)
Salt
Pepper

What to do:

First, cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.

Then, fill the hole with vegan cheese and continue to stack on top until covered with a vegan cheese mountain.

Bake in toaster oven at 450º for 10-15 minutes. Could be longer depending on your toaster oven. (Alternatively, you can bake in a conventional oven at 425º for 20 minutes.) Work with it a bit if needed. The goal is to get the avocado soft enough to eat with firm tortilla chips and melt the cheese throughly without burning it to a crisp.

Once removed from oven sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve with firm tortilla chips.

Make tons of them if you want! They're fantastic for parties!


We've seen some great variations of this little recipe already.

eatmygraaains did a version with jalapenos and mixed vegan cheeses that looked really awesome on Instagram.

We also experimented by filling the avocado holes with salsa and topping them with grape tomatoes before baking. That was pretty yummy as well!

We would love to see your take on this idea! If you make this appetizer please take a picture and tag us on Instagram! @twoveganladies

We'll be back soon with more blog posts! In the meantime don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and of course Instagram.

With peace, love, and compassion-
The Two Vegan Ladies

Holy Guacamole! Mexican Alfredo Pasta!

So what do you do when you have a veggie basket full of avocados left over from Cinco de Mayo? Well first you pick out the survivors and then you make Mexican alfredo pasta!


Guacamole is delicious but sometimes you want that wonderful avocado flavor with a new twist.


This creamy dish is a good source of fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid.

 What you'll need:

1 medium-large avocado

1/2 can coconut milk

1/2 package tofu

Juice from 3 limes

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1/4 cup fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1 can black beans

2 cloves of garlic

1 small red onion

1 small vadalia (or yellow) onion

Salt

Pepper

Garlic Powder

1 package noodles (we like the Garden Delight variety) 

Fresh salsa for topping

First, cut your avocado and remove the seed. 


If you're feeling ambitious poke some toothpicks into the seed and set it in a jar of water so it can sprout. Once sprouted, move it to a pot of soil and then eventually to the ground so it can grow into a beautiful avocado tree! We have three growing at our house right now!  


*It should also be noted that sometimes these seeds take a while. Some of ours have taken their sweet time of almost two months! Just fill the water as it evaporates and change it out if it gets icky. They will eventually root and sprout little green friends! Promise! Sometimes removing the outer dark colored shell helps expedite this process. 




Next, combine avocado, coconut milk, tofu, lime juice, cilantro, basil, and green onions into a food processor or blender with 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Now, in a skillet sauté garlic with red and yellow onions and black beans. Season to taste.

Boil your noodles then combine avocado sauce with beans/onions and noodles. Mix well or layer.

Add fresh salsa or chopped green onions for garnish.

This creamy and delicious pasta dish will easily serve 4 people.

Gotta love avocados! 

With peace, love, and compassion-

The Two Vegan Ladies