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5.31.2012

A Love Song to the Avocado

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It's summer and these lovely little fruits (yes, they are a fruit!) are on sale everywhere. For me, that's enough reason to celebrate. Here's some of my favorite ways to eat (and eat and eat) avocados.

1. For Breakfast: You might say I'm crazy, but I love avocado in the morning. Layer it on a cracker or some pita bread, add some turkey if you need the protein and voila - instant breakfast! I like having some fat in the morning to keep off the hunger and it feels like a real treat even though it's healthy. Sometimes I even slip some into my smoothie - it gives it a nice creamy texture and just tastes, well, green! I'll be back with some of my own recipes (MUST REMEMBER TO TAKE PHOTOS) but here's a yummy blueberry version from Dr. Oz.

dr oz blueberry avocado breakfast smoothie
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
2. For Lunch: I'm really enjoying chopped veggie salads for lunch this summer. It's light and you can eat a ton of it without feeling bad. What? I get hungry during the day! Usually, I just layer a ton of whatever I have on hand in a bowl. Usually it consists of lentils (you know I love them), raw spinach, corn, green beans and avocado on top. I use the steamer bags of frozen veggies and just pop two in the microwave at the start of the week. So easy! Sometimes I top with a squirt of olive oil and some lemon juice, but a yummy salad dressing would be easy too - just pack separately so you're veggies stay fresh!
These guys are my jam!
3. Dinner: Omigosh you guys. Avocado fries are the new cool fried food. Follow this recipe, from Adventures in Cooking.
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The basics are pretty easy. Cut your avocado in strips, douse them in beaten eggs then dredge them in a mixture of breadcrumbs, lemon salt and cumin (the cumin is a really nice touch.) Drop them in a hot pan of olive or vegetable oil and remove when crispy and browned. 1 avocado is really enough for 2 people -- The Boy and I made 2 the first time and got a little green around the gills...

The secret really is the Cilantro Lemon Dipping sauce. Mix mayo, cilantro and lemon juice either by hand or in a blender. Amazing!

Here's some other avocado-loving recipes I'm looking to try:



Spicy Guacamole - I've never actually made guac, crazy right?
spicy guac

Creamy Avocado Pasta

Honestly, just follow me on Pinterest. Seems like all I do is pin avocado recipes... do you have a favorite to share?

8 comments:

  1. You have me salivating! Delish!

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  2. love this! i've been eating about half an avacado almost every day since ruthie was born - i think it's my secret to such a healthy, chunky baby!

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    1. i bet it is! they're so good for you and really filling, too

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  3. omg to the avocado smoothie and the fried avocado! My own boy isn't a hugeee fan of avocado(unless it comes as guac from chipotle), and sometimes a whole avocado is just too much...any tips for storing the other half?

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    1. oh yeah, ANYONE will eat the fried avocado, I'm sure! Normally I use the side without the pit first, and just leave the rest in the skin with the pit. Just scrape off whatever portion browns a bit and the rest should be good to go! I'll use one all week sometimes!

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  4. I've only ever had it chopped on top of a salad and was underwhelmed. These recipes look delicious though so I'll have to give it another try. I wonder if I can get the kids to try it? Maybe the smoothie . . .

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    1. do it! i think you'll like them - especially the fries!

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