Avocado, the “butter fruit”, these days known as a “super food”, has rapidly grown to become a pantry staple. The avocado is not actually a fruit, but is high in “healthy fats”. It contains carotene, minerals, vitamins and fatty acids. Many people dislike avocado because of its texture and flavour. Let these recipes help you fall in love with this nutritious food!
- Baked Avocado with Eggs
Crack 1 egg into each avocado half and bake in the oven. In just 7 minutes you will have a delicious breakfast that’s rich in protein and other nutrients.
- Avocado Smoothie
Place half an avocado and a cupful of frozen berries into the blender and start mixing. Voila, yummy avocado smoothie! On hot and steamy summer days, you can indulge in a refreshing treat by blending as many frozen ingredients as you like into the smoothie!
- Guacamole with Nachos
We all crave those midnight snacks, don’t we? Or if you want to prepare some healthy refreshments for a party, here’s an idea: Cut an avocado in half and mash the flesh into puree with a fork. Mix in tomatoes, onion, garlic, lemon and cilantro. Add seasoning and mix evenly. This traditional Mexican snack is so versatile and tasty you can enjoy it by yourself, or serve it as a party appetizer!
- Avocado Salad with Prawn
For salad lovers like you, avocados can be mixed in a salad for a filling treat! Make sure you have all the other ingredients prepared before handling the avocados though. This will prevent the avocados from browning too early.
Avocado is rich in fat and calories. When you eat one avocado, it’s actually equivalent to the calories of two bowls of rice. Also important are properly-sized portions. Too much of anything is bad for you!
