Try one of these delicious avocado recipes. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)
Arizonans love avocados! Maybe this is why they feature so prominently in southwestern cuisine. Also called an alligator pear, the avocado belongs to the same botanical family as cinnamon and bay laurel. It grows on trees and is native to Mexico and Central America. It frequently makes an appearance in healthy recipes because of its stellar nutritional profile. In 3.5oz of raw avocado, there are 160 calories, almost 7 grams of fiber, and a wide range of vitamins and minerals. They are higher in fat than most fruits and veggies with almost 15 g per 3.5 oz but they majority of that fat is the monounsaturated kind that is frequently considered to be “healthy fat”. Celebrate avocados this month with these fantastic recipes.
- Avocado and Pistachio Ice Cream
- Avocado and Tomato Salad
- Avocado Appetizer
- Chicken Breasts with Cheese and Chilies
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa
- Golden Beet, Fennel, and Avocado Salad
- Rasher or Buckboard Bacon Burger
- T-A-B-L-E Cosmos
- Zesty Papa Protein Scramble
- Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde
- Papaya Avocado Salad
- Hot Chile Grilled Pork Rounds with Avocado Mango Salsa and Couscous
- Pan Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
- Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Avocado Dip
- Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
- Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
- Southwestern Avocado and Black Bean Salad
- Steak with Avocado Sauce and Tomato Salad
- Seven Layer Dip
- Mexican Baked Fish
- Chicken Avocado Egg Rolls
- California Chicken
- Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
- Tangy Cucumber and Avocado Salad
- Carne Asada Tacos
- Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- California Roll Salad
- Santa Fe Salad
- Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dip
- Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad
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