Row, row, row your boat, gently down the. . .plate.
So, I can’t decide if it’s really really sad or really really awesome that the only Oscar nominated movie I’d seen was Bridesmaids.
And on top of that, I can’t decide if it’s really really embarrassing or really really sweet that I got 14 lumps in my throat when they walked out on stage to present the awards.
They just looked so glowy and magical and OSCARLICIOUS.
I need someone to teach me how to get my hair in those waves like Kristen Wiig’s. Only if it doesn’t take longer than 5 minutes, because I have a yard to ignore fertilizing.
Oh right, we were rowing our vegetarian Mexican salad boats gently down the plate.
But wait! Wasn’t Gweneth Paltrow just flick-your-mama’s-face-off-stunning? I’m so glad she asked to borrow my white gown for last night. I guess she looked okay in it.
I need someone to teach me how to do that low stacked ponytail like she had. But only if it takes less than 5 minutes because I have chipped nail polish to continually forget about.
So sorry! Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a . . . slate. OH! Like a clean slate. Get it?! Life is like a clean slate. Once you eat the salad boats on the plate. That you rowed for?
Because they are delightful and vegetarian and are loaded with superfoods and have this nice surprising crunch factor and when you eat them it’s like you’re rowing your way to glowing skin just like the Oscar stars and are you even there anymore?
I WILL TURN THIS BOAT AROUND.
Vegetarian Mexican Salad Boats:
What it took for 15 boats:
* 1 bunch romaine hearts, rinsed and separated
* 1 sweet potato, finely diced
* 1 Tbs. cumin
* 1 Tbs. chili powder
* 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 (10 oz) can sweet corn, drained and rinsed
* 4 radishes, thinly sliced
* 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
* 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
* 1 lime
* 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
* coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
* 1 avocado, diced
Heat 2 Tbs. oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add the sweet potatoes, cumin, chili powder, a pinch of coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Saute about 10 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 Tbs. oil, juice from the lime, cilantro and another pinch of salt and pepper.
In a bowl, combine the beans, corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and radishes. Toss, toss.
Pour in the dressing and toss to combine.
Spoon the mixture into each romaine boat and top with diced avocado and more cilantro, if desired.
And guess what, if this route doesn’t float your BOAT (get it?) you can always chop up that there romaine and just do this.
Either way, tah.dah.fah.
Love!! These have my name written ALL over them!
I only saw a few of the movies as well, but you must see the help!! So so so good!! And these boats need to be in my life, as in right now!!!
Such a nice party idea! (I loooved the Bridesmaids, but “The Help” was kind of awesome as well!)
These look amazing… only thing? A hot corn tortilla “someone’s Mamma” made. he he You hit it on the money… just don’t do the nails until after you’ve done the yard work. Ugh! After you’ve eaten this super food vegie goodness.
AmyRuth
These are like a fiesta in a lettuce boat…Love it!
Hardy har har. Only you could turn lettuce wraps into a story about how gwenyth borrowed your dress. And thank you for putting row row into my head which I’m sure I’ll be singing all day.
I love this, Bev. All of the flavors are perfect.
Oh these look good…so bright and fresh and yummy.
LOOOOOVE Kristen Wiig’s hair. How does she do it? I have a waver (sort of like a crimper but roundy-er) and mine never looks like that when I use it
I think it’s secret Hollywood magic.
These little boats are perfect. Oh, my. I cannot wait to try them! And, as always, reading your post just made my day. Love Oscar talk on a Monday morning.
Wishing these came in Yacht size!!
I could eat this for dinner everynight for 10 years and never get tired of it.
I thought Gweneth was wearing your dress! I almost texted her to say she was looking good, but I refrained because it looks better on you. She called me later and I lied and said she looked stunning.
I could eat these little boats all day long. Gwyneth looked stunning in your dress, but I’ll bet you could outshine her any day of the week!
I could honestly eat this every. single. day. Best part, I have all the ingredients and WILL be making this asap!
You could’ve rocked Gwyneth’s dress more better than she did. She’s so plain-Jane- I could never see what the fuss about her is.
Yummy, healthy boats- LOVE!
oohh – so delicious. Lettuce boats ar great!! And I go bonkers for anything with black beans, corn and avocado. Clearly I need to make these happen soon!!
Gwyneth, looked great once the cape came off. On the red carpet – - I was not impressed. But when she walked out – I though, va va voom … she’s back! So, you’re right – - she looked okay
lol.
I’d gladly row my boat to your house and we can have a fiesta with these salad amigos! Delicious and all the ingredients sound like a fiesta all itself..ha!
Love the boats and love that they’re bread-less. I do love “bready” things…like cinnamon rolls
But I’d rather skip the taco shells and eat the veggies like you made them!
I am making this for lunch right now…at 9:25 in the morning. Breakfast, lunch, whatever, I LOVE it.
love love love it! Like Maria, it has my name on it too:)) Sorry Maria not stealing the comment but that’s what I thought when I saw the ingredients..so same pinch! hehe. Bev, this is absolutely 100% on my must make list. All I need to buy is romaine!
I adore zucchini boats so I LOVE this idea!
It’s a skill to make people crave something called a salad boat. You’ve got mad skills gurl.
I never thought I would crave a salad boat that doesn’t even have cheese, but here I am, craving it. Mission accomplished.
I’m definitely making these to eat every single night for dinner this week, regardless of what my bf has to say about it.
These healthy little guys look lovely!
Healthy goodness… I can eat 10 of these and not feel guilty! The only movies I have seen are Bridesmaids and The Tree of Life (which I watched right before the Oscars – just to at least have something to talk about).
I totally want to eat that, and I wouldn’t even feel guilty about it. I can get behind that!
I didn’t watch the Oscars but I will say I didn’t love Bridesmaids as much as the rest of the world did. Clearly, there’s something wrong with me.
I think I only saw one of the movies that was nominated, too. I’m pretty pathetic because I didn’t even watch the Oscars! But I’m all over these. Wouldn’t miss them for the world!
I want this for breakfast. Mine always start out like boats, then sink into a salad.
I loved the bridesmaids too… and when they were up there I told Jason we were watching that movie as soon as this is over! and we did.
This recipe is DELICIOUS!! I love sweet potatoes, these combinations of flavours were great! Loved it.
I’ve already commented on these little gems, but I’d love for you to share this recipe (and your Chipotle Shrimp Salad Bowl…and your Soft Tacos…and…you get the picture) in the avocado link-up/giveaway that I’m hosting with Kristen of Dine & Dish right now. http://bit.ly/NKF4rk