July 25, 2012

In season...AVOCADO

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Yeah, they're high in fat, but it's heart-healthy unsaturated fat in this nutrient-dense, delicious little "alligator fruit."  Diced up in my salad, ripe avocados create a creamy dressing all their own, and when I'm not worried about the fat at all, I throw slices on a baguette and melt some brie on top.  REALLY delish!


But what makes a party a fiesta - guacamole!  There are as many recipes as their are avocado varieties (actually, there are way more recipes), but my favorite is totally simple:
- finely diced white or Vidalia onion (about 1/2 cup)
- juice of 2 limes
- cilantro (if you so enjoy)
mash up with 2 diced avocados and voila!  


And if you want a little pop of color and heat, mix in finely diced red chiles and green onion.


I'm partial to baked-only chips, but this recipe is pretty darn good on the indulgent chili lime chip varieties too.


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