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One-fifth of a medium avocado (1-oz.) has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals making it a nutrient dense choice.
Avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, including 4% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) for vitamin E, 4% vitamin C, 8% folate, 4% fiber, 2% iron, 4% potassium, with 81 micrograms of lutein and 19 micrograms of beta-carotene.
Try fresh avocado on sandwiches and toast in place of many other popular foods to reduce
your intake of cholesterol, calories, fat, saturated fat, and sodium.
Avocado and Papaya Salad
Ingredients
* 2 avocados, peeled, halved, and pitted
* 2 papayas, peeled, halved, and seeded
* 1 lime, zested and juiced
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon sugar ( I SKIP THIS PART )
* 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
* 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Slice the avocados lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Slice the papayas widthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange overlapping slices on a serving platter, alternating slices of avocado and papaya.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Spoon the dressing over the avocado and papaya. Serve immediately.
Avocado, Beet and Arugula Salad with Chevre Tartine
"'Tartine' is the French word for a slice of bread with a topping. Spread herbed goat cheese on crusty bread and broil. Toss together beets, avocadoes and greens for an usual, beautiful meal that combines warm with cool, bitter with sweet, and creamy with crisp."
Ingredients:
4 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 (1/2 inch thick) slices crusty bread
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained
and diced
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad
greens with arugula
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler for high heat. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Mix the goat cheese with the basil in a bowl. Spread cheese mixture evenly on four slices of bread. Place on prepared baking sheet.
3. Cook under preheated broiler until cheese has begun to turn golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the mustard and vinegar in a small bowl until blended; season with salt and pepper to taste. Slowly pour in olive oil while continually whisking until dressing is smooth.
5. Place diced beets and mixed greens into a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over top; toss to coat. Divide salad onto four chilled plates. Top with avocado and hazelnuts. Serve with goat-cheese tartines.
Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
* 3 Avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
* 1 pound Grilled Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast, diced
* 1/2 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
* 1/4 cup vinegar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Directions:
1. Grill diced chicken breast by placing under oven broiler until slightly browned. Time will vary but around 7 minutes. Just watch for slight browning around edges of chicken.
2. In a small bowl combine vinegar, salt, dill and sugar. Mix well.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the avocados, chicken, onion and cilantro. Pour the vinegar mix over the top and toss lightly to coat.
Note: Taste the vinegar mix before pouring over the chicken. If it is too sharp, tone it down by adding water, sugar and salt to taste.
Avocado (SPELT)Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
* 1 Pound cooked (SPElT PASTA !!!)
* 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 1 Cup diced green bell peppers
* 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
* 1/4 Cup white vinegar
* 1/2 Cup chopped fresh basil
* 1/2 Cup chopped green onion
* 1 Cup sundried tomatoes, diced
* 1 Avocado, diced (divided)
Directions:
1. Cook pasta in boiling water about 6 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the avocado.
Avocado Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
* 2 slices of your favorite bread (toasted, if preferred)
* 1 avocado, mashed into a paste
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 tablespoon onion, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
* dash cayenne pepper
* salt to taste
Directions:
1. Combine avocado and olive oil in a small bowl and, using a fork, mash into a smooth paste.
2. Add all remaining ingredients to avocado and mix well.
3. Spread avocado mixture on your favorite bread and enjoy.
3. Toss together well to ensure an even coat of the oil and vinegar.
4. Top with the remaining avocado as a garnish.
4 servings
Avocado-Cilantro Bagel Spread Recipe
Ingredients
* 1 1 1ripe Fresh California Avocado
* 1 1 1oz. cheese
* 1/4 0.25 0.25tsp. TEASPOON onion powder
* 1 1/2 1.5 1.5Tbsp. TABLESPOON chopped cilantro
* 1/8 0.125 0.125tsp. TEASPOON black pepper
* dash of cayenne pepper
* 1/8 0.125 0.125tsp. TEASPOON salt
* 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON fresh squeezed lime juice(alternative apple vinegar
Instructions
1. Combine avocado with goat cheese and mix until well blended.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Adjust salt to taste.
4. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature to let flavors blend. Serve.
5. Garnish with fresh lime slices and a sprig of cilantro.
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrients per Serving: calories 45; protein 1g; carbohydrates 2g; total fat 3.5g; cholesterol 0mg; fiber 2g; sodium 50mg
Roasted Garlic Avocado Pasta (USE SPELT PASTA ,for substitute with regular pasta
Ingredients
* 3 3 3med. zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
* 1 1 1leek (white part only) thinly sliced, separated
* 1 1 1med. red and yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 1 1Chinese eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
* 3 3 3Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumebalsamic vinegar, divided
* 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeolive oil
* 5 5 5med. cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 1 1tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesalt and pepper
* 8 8 8oz. OUNCE_USVolumepenne pasta, cooked
* 1/2 0.5 0.5lb. POUNDWeightboneless, skinless chicken, cooked and cut into cubes
* 1/2 0.5 0.5cup CUP_USVolumesalt reduced, fat free chicken broth
* 1 1 1ripe Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 16 slices
* 1 1 1bunch fresh basil, 1 whole leaf per serving plus additional thinly chopped leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large roasting pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, combine all vegetables.
2. In a small bowl, blend about two thirds of the balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
4. Roast in preheated 375 degrees F. oven for 45 min, stirring twice.
5. Remove vegetables from oven and pour on remaining balsamic vinegar.
6. In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, roasted garlic and vegetables, chicken, chicken broth and fresh basil (optional).
7. Portion into 8 pasta bowls.
8. Place two slices avocado and a fresh basil leaf on each
Avocado and Asparagus Salad
2 lb of asparagus
2 medium avocados
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of fresh parsley
1 tablespoon of fresh coriander
1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
½ tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of fructose
1 teaspoon of fresh mint
Salt and pepper, to taste
Trim off the tough ends of the asparagus, then steam until just tender and
bright green.
Plunge the asparagus into cold water to halt the cooking time and drain
well. Set aside.
Peel the avocados then dice the flesh. Toss with the lemon juice and lemon
zest, then add to the asparagus.
For the dressing, whisk the white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive
oil, fructose, mint and parsley.
Add salt and pepper to taste, then pour over the asparagus.
Toss lightly, refrigerate and serve.
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Simple Avocado-Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
Servings:
2-3 Servings Size
* 1 ripe mango, peeled,seeded and diced
* 1 tomato, seeded and diced
* 2 green onions, sliced
* 1/4 cup lime juice
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 1 ripe avocado, diced
* salt
* pepper
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
1. 1 Combine all ingredients.
2. 2 Serve with grilled meats or with tortilla chips.
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How about some avocado in your salad?
It turns out that avocado nutrition offers a lot more than just good, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
to your diet. Adding either a half or a whole avocado fruit to meals in combination with vegetable-based foods aides in carotenoid absorption.
And why does this matter?
Carotenoids are found in fruits and vegetables in the pigment. They're responsible for vitamin production in the body (specifically retinol, or vitamin A) and for producing antioxidants.
Incidentally, avocado oil offers nearly the same benefits as the fruit of the avocado.
What foods you eat, and what foods you combine in a meal, matter!
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/avocado-nutrition-secrets-to-food-combining-for-health-2527957.html#ixzz17xZi6kli
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