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How to Ripen an Avocado in 10 Minutes
By AzWench
Instant guac gratification
- Tale as old as time: You’re craving guac, but when you get to Trader Joe’s, there’s a pile of totally unripe avocados taunting you. Don’t settle for the store-bought stuff--here’s a foolproof trick to making avocados soft and creamy in minutes.
Avocado Jello
By pksites
Boil Jello, gelatin, boiling water and sugar; cool
- 1 lg. box lime Jello
- 2 pkg. gelatin
- 3 c. boiling water
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. mayonnaise
- 1/2 c. cream
- 1 c. avocado, mashed
Chicken Avocado Lime Soup
By kallen2302
In a large pot heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat
- Ingredients:
- Chicken Avocado Lime Soup
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts*
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped green onions (including whites, mince the whites)
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (leave seeds if you want soup spicy, omit if you don't like heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 medium avocados, peeled, cored and diced
- Tortilla chips, monterrey jack cheese, sour cream for serving (optional)
Red-Leaf Lettuce Salad with Grilled Corn, Peaches, Avocado and Walnuts
By á-51103
From The Vegetable Butcher (Workman) by Cara Mangini
- For the Honey Vinaigrette:
- 2 ears corn (Note: Grilled corn adds another dimension to this salad; but if your corn is very fresh, you don't need to cook it. Shave the kernels off the cob and toss them directly into the salad)
- 1 large head red-leaf lettuce, washed, dried well and chopped, or torn, into bite-size pieces
- Flaked sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup freshly crumbled, good-quality feta cheese
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 1/3 cup champagne, or white-wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Peruvian Chicken & Avocado Causa
By á-178044
This Peruvian influenced dish can be used as an appetiser or main course
- 850 g yellow potatoes, cubed
- 250 g skinned chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 carrot, cut into large chunks
- 2 gloves garlic, whole with skin removed
- 1 1/2 tablespoon finely diced cornichons or dill pickle
- 1 1/2 tablespoon finely diced tomato (seeds removed)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tablespoon chipotle sauce
- 1/4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Avocado/Apple Puree with Fresh Tarragon
By á-24696
This is a light uncooked puree that is perfect to enhance grilled shrimp (for which we used it), fish or other ligh...
- 2 small sprigs of flat leaf parsley
- 2 small sprigs of fresh tarragon
- 3 T fresh Meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of flavorful California extra virgin olive oil such as arbequina
- 1 slightly tart apple such as Fuji or Jazz, peeled and cored and cubed
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 green onion (scallion)
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 – 3 ounces of Manchego cheese that is somewhat dry, cubed
- Kosher salt and white pepper
Mango Coconut Avocado Toast
By ltrodrigu
Whole wheat toast is spread with a combination of creamy/chunky avocado mash and mango chutney with toasted coconut...
- 2 ripe Haas avocados, pitted
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus an additional squeeze
- 1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 small mango, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 tablespoon mint, chopped
- 4 large slices 7-grain whole-wheat bread, toasted
Avocado Toasts with Heirloom Tomatoes
By ngaldi
This Avocado Toasts with Heirloom Tomatoes recipe is soo good! The spread features perfectly seasoned avocado, fres...
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 medium ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
- 3/4 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, preferably Sungold tomatoes; halved
- 1 cup mixed herbs, such as basil, cilantro and mint, roughly torn
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 thick slices Good quality day-old bread
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
- 1/2 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, quartered lengthwise and peeled
- 1 Persian cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Crème fraîche (or yogurt), optional
Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
By wjkn@aol.com
Toss all ingredients with Poppy Seed Dressing or your favorite dressing
- Salad:
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 pint of strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 or 2 avocados, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup slices almonds, toasted
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Pinch of dry mustard (optional)
- salt & pepper
Mexican Tequila avocado nachos
By á-39535
*beef main dish
- 1 # ground beef
- 3 oz tequila
- 6 ripe avocados peeled and seeded, then mashed
- 3 limes squeezed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- tortilla chips
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 2 C grated Mexican blend cheese
- 4 tomatoes chopped
- 1 pt sour cream
- cilantro and chives for sprinkling
avocado, tomato, sprouts & pepper jack with chive spread
By HollyRN
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and chives
- Chive Spread
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Avocado Salad
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 tomato, cored and chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- Squeeze of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices whole grain bread or 4 small multigrain tortillas (I'm using gluten free homemade bread)
- 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts
- 2 to 4 slices lite pepper jack cheese
Avocado Stuffed Pork Chops
By á-6416
Preheat oven to 350. Cut a deep pocket into the side of the pork chops, making a small entrance hole and moving the...
- 6 1in thick boneless pork chops
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 2 Tbs lemon juice
- 2 Tbs butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 Tbs olive oil
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