What can I Make with AVOCADOS?
I love avocados. Love, love. love them. When I find good, ripe avocados at a great price I grab as many as I can and rush home to enjoy them.
However, I’ve run out of ideas. So, what can I make with AVOCADOS?
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April 30th, 2006 at 10:04 am
I found this article with lots of great ideas for avocados. YUM!
Avocados the Perfect Fruit for Guacamole or Milk Shakes?
The avocado is a pear shaped fruit that can also be known as an alligator pear. Avocados are grown in warm temperate climates with the average avocado tree producing around 120 avocados a year.
Avocados have a tendency to turn brown or oxidize once sliced. To prevent this from happening squirt lime or lemon juice on the avocado after it is peeled. The citrus juice acts as an antioxidant and prevents oxidation of the avocado flesh.
An average sized avocado contains around 5 grams of fat per serving with 60 percent of that fat being monounsaturated fat which is considered a good fat. Monounsaturated fats like that found in avocados can help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Avocados are also dense in dietary fiber and packed full of nutrients. When you eat an avocado you are getting vitamins B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, folate and phytochemicals that are known to help fight some forms of cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Avocados have a wide range of uses from the common dip guacamole to sandwiches and can even be found as an ingredient in milk shakes in Brazil and Vietnam. Sushi chefs use avocados in California Rolls while in the Philippines avocados can be found in dessert drinks made with milk and sugar.
When shopping for avocados buy fruit that that yields slightly too gently pressure and reserve the firm fruit for use later during the week. Color can not be used as an indicator of ripeness. Some varieties of avocado remain light green in color even when ripe.
If you want to speed the ripening of firm avocados place them in a paper bag and leave it on the counter for a day or two. When the avocados ripen simply cut the avocado in half length wise and remove the pit. Then peel the skin with your fingers or a sharp knife and eat immediately.
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May 1st, 2006 at 12:12 pm
Avocado is wonderful for your skin.
Every time you eat an avodado, you can save the skin and rub the remaining avocado onto your face. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes. It’s very nourishing.
Other ideas:
Mix avocado with olive oil, lemon, or yogurt. Apply the mixture as a face mask to soothe your skin. It’s chemical-free and sooo good for you.
May 1st, 2006 at 5:50 pm
When I was little - my mom would make an avocado dessert. She would cut up the avocado (without the skin of course) into chunks and mix it with milk, sugar and ice - it was like a cold soup. I know - it may sound yucky - but, don’t say YUCKY until you try it. It is refreshing on a hot summer day! I make it occasionally - and my kids love it. We also make it into fruit smoothies! YUM!
May 2nd, 2006 at 8:00 am
Add some slices of avocado to any salad for a creamy, filling taste full of good fat. You’ll use a lot less dressing in a salad with avocado in it.
You can also add some avocade, garlic, salt and pepper, lime juice and a slash of olive oil for a yummy “guacamoly - style” dressing.
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May 2nd, 2006 at 8:35 am
Avocado is a perfect first food for baby. It’s mildly sweet and bland, easy to mush, high in fat and nutrients, and not a likely allergen. My babies love avocado!
May 28th, 2006 at 4:12 pm
I heard of avocado fruit cups that are served in Brazil. I think they’re pretty easy to make… just one ripe avocado, 2 tsp. lime juice, 1 - 2 tsp. sugar to taste. Mix it all up and put in a fruit bowl. Then refridgerate until ready to serve.
January 17th, 2007 at 11:55 am
I put a twist on a grilled cheese sandwich by adding turkey and avacado with a wonderful special cheese other than cheddar. My favorite is swiss.
December 27th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
For a super fast guacamole dip mash a ripe avocado and then add about a table spoon of salsa (I use store bought). Mix it in well and your dip is ready. It’s great with corn chips or as a side to cheese quesadillas.
April 13th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
i could really go for a california roll. yum!