• Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers.
• Tequila-Glazed Grilled Shrimp.
• White Sangria With Strawberries.
• Pork Lettuce Wraps.
• Crispy Oven “Fried” Chicken.

Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

¼ cup rolled oats
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (roughly a 2-ounce piece of bread)
¼ teaspoon lime zest
¾ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pulse the oats in a food processor until fine. Transfer into a large bowl with breadcrumbs, zest, chili powder and salt. Whisk together ingredients.
2. Combine beans, garlic and onions in the food processor and pulse until mixture becomes a thick paste. Scrape bean mixture into the oat and breadcrumb bowl and mix with a spatula. Add the egg and oregano and stir until just combined.
3. With moistened hands, divide the bean mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a 3-inch patty.
4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add patties to pan and cook until bottom edges are browned, about 4 minutes. Carefully turn patties over and cook 3 minutes longer or until bottom edges are browned. 

Recipe via Daily Burn

Tequila-Glazed Grilled Shrimp

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails left on
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Zest of 1 lime plus lime wedges, for serving
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 shallot, finely chopped
8 bamboo skewers
Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1. In a large Ziploc bag, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
2. In a shallow saucepan, combine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila, and shallots. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.
3. Soak the skewers in water briefly and thread four shrimp per skewer.
4. Heat a gas grill on high and grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plates and drizzle tequila sauce over the shrimp. Garnish with chives and cilantro and serve with lime wedges. 

Recipe via Daily Burn

White Sangria With Strawberries

INGREDIENTS:

1. Add lemon slices to a large pitcher, then the apples and strawberries.
2. Pour the wine and rum over the top.
3. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 4 – 5 hours.
4. Remove from refrigerator and add the lemon lime soda.
5. Add a few pieces of the fruit to your glass and pour sangria over to serve.
6. Leftovers keep for a day or so, but you likely won’t have any! ?

Recipe via Kitchen Treaty

Pork Lettuce Wraps

Recipe via Delish

Crispy Oven-fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

1. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each cut in 3 strips
2. 5 Tablespoons butter
3. 1 cup all-purpose flour
4. 1 Tablespoon seasoning salt
5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
6. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
7. 2 teaspoons paprika

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Preheat oven to 400 F°. Place butter on a large baking sheet and place in the oven to melt. Once butter is melted remove from oven.
2. Add flour, seasoning salt, salt , pepper and paprika in a large ziploc bag. Add 3 pieces of chicken at a time and shake to coat.
3. Place coated chicken strips on the baking sheet, leaving a space between each strip. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, flip chicken with a pair of tongs, then bake another 10 to 12 minutes or until inside is cooked through.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!  

Recipe via Life in the Lofthouse

Images via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Words via Christina Makoyawo