DARKEN YOUR DOOR

HOT TOUCH

Don’t throw away all the seeds when chopping a chile pepper. Save some in the refrigerator for up to a week, then sprinkle a few into salsa or a margarita for a pop of heat.

PRETTY RAD

Watermelon radishes (solid pale green on the outside) have a slightly peppery taste and add crunch to the Chicken and Avocado Rice Bowl (page 179).

Quick Cooking 172, 179, 182, 186, 190 Healthy Pick 172, 179, 182, 186, 190, 194 Freezable 172, 173, 180, 194 Make Ahead 172, 173, 180, 184, 190, 194 Big Batch 190, 194

One Pot 172, 173, 179, 180, 190 Whole-Grain 190

Vegetarian 172, 186, 190 Gluten-Free 172, 179, 186, 190

2 TIMES: HOW MUCH MORE FIBER AN AVOCADO HAS THAN A BANANA, WHEN COMPARED OUNCE TO OUNCE.

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EASY DINNER 1 Chicken and avocado rice bowl

ACTIVE TIME 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES SERVES 4

4(4-oz.)chicken breast cutlets 1tsp. kosher salt, divided ½tsp. black pepper, divided 1½Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil 2cups yellow onion, sliced 1Tbsp.water 4cups cooked white rice 2ripe avocados, sliced ½cupwatermelon radishes, sliced 4tsp. fresh lemon juice

Sliced scallions, hot sauce, and lemon wedges, for serving

SPRINKLE the cutlets evenly with ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the cutlets and cook until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. REMOVE the cutlets and place on a cutting board; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Add the onion and water to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. SHRED the cutlets. Place 1 cup of the rice in each bowl. Divide the chicken, onion, avocados, radishes, lemon juice, and the remaining salt and pepper among the bowls. Sprinkle with scallions and serve with hot sauce and lemon wedges.

Recipes by Emily Nabors Hall

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