SW Style Salad Sliders

Call it hardship due to the pandemic. Call it procrastination. Call it frustrations.

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Call it a mixture of all, but after 25 months my 2016 Trek CrossRip Elite, also known as Darth Vader, is up and rolling. We won’t get into the components differences right now.

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Like me some of that their 105. (bike terminology)

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An easy, quick and raw Southwestern style Salad was created in comfort food fashion – being sliders.

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CHEERS.

Ⓥ Roasted Mushroom Daiya Sandwich

A Daiya& Cilantro infused Bun was roasted.

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A Portobello Mushroom Cap was infused with Daiya and roasted.

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The Bun was smeared with chunky Guacamole.

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The Mushroom Cap was filled w/ delicious Pico de Gallo.

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The Bun was stuffed w/ the loaded Portobello Mushroom Cap, Spinach & Arugula.

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Served w/ Fries and a refreshing (Good) Beer, this sandwich is explosive w/ texture and character:)

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CHEERS.

Ⓥ Lentili Mac

Lentili is my lazy take on a traditional chili dish, however, Lentils are utilized – and – without seasonings.

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The Ⓥeggies do the talking. The flavoring.

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Peppers, Jalapenos, Tomatoes, Corn – Sea Salt/Pepper simmered while a Bike Ride was had.

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A great find at Aldi. Ⓥegan Mac N Cheese. Made with Almond Milk and Earth Balance Butter, this boxed Mac N Cheese is a great option.

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CHEERS.

Simple Ⓥ Wrap Artist

Preparing my own food is the goal. Finding adventure is the goal. Multiple goals are the goal. Having goals are the goal, also.

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My blogings are not to tell you how to do, but to try and inspire to find your own adventure. To choose a different path. Try something risky. And be smart about your well-being.

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This update is common, in hopeful understanding.

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Recipes are mearly guidelines. I was never a speller. Does it really matter in the hat madder?

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CHEERS.

EZ Ⓥ Corn on the Cob

I’m constantly against the microwave.

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However, the easiness of this microwave/prepping of corn outweighs my microwave disgust. Corn in the husks were microwaved. The base of the corn was cut off. The ears of corn were squeezed out cleanly.

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Seasoned with Sea Salt, Pepper and Chipotle powder. Earth Balance ‘butter’ completed this unbeatable side.

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CHEERS.