Southwest Lime Salad

My friend Cynthia brought this over when John was in the hospital and I couldn't believe how delicious it was. I substitute all sorts of things and it always tastes good.

Cook 1 c dried brown rice in water
Cool then stir in 1/2 c salsa

Sprinkle 1 chicken tender per person with:
dried oregano
chili powder
dried cilantro
garlic powder
I like to really coat one side with the spices then cook in a pan until done.
Chop into pieces.

Salad
Mix of lettuces and spinach
4 chopped tomatoes
1 can black beans
1 can other beans (kidney, chickpea, etc)
1 bunch cilantro chopped
1 red onion chopped
1 avocado chopped

Dressing
2 T rice vinegar
2 T flaxseed oil
2 limes juiced
1/4 c minced fresh cilantro
1 minced green onion spear
1 T canned green chilies
1/4 tsp Stevia
1 tsp salt

Toss salad with the chicken, rice mixture and drizzle dressing on. Serve in big bowls.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

This makes a lot of muffins or little breads, which is good for my "a lot of kids" as well as sharing with teachers and friends. Freeze the extras in zip lock bags.

1 c sugar
3/4 c agave nectar
1 T Stevia
12 egg whites
large 20 oz can pumpkin
1 c applesauce, no sugar added
1 c water

Mix til smooth
Stir dry ingredients together and add to wet mixture.

3 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 c ground flax
5 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 c chocolate chips (optional)

Spray muffin tins/bread pans with nonstick spray.
Bake 400 for 20 minutes
Check center for doneness.