Avocados – YUMMY & GOOD FOR YOU!

Most People consider the avocado a vegetable because it is taste more like a vegetable and is often used more like a vegetable. The truth is, an avocado is actually a fruit. This fruit may  be used in countless ways, spread it on a sandwich, dice into a salad, add it to your tortilla or black been soup, or mash into guacamole.

Eating avocados can have many benefits. It is a good antioxidant, are a good source of  potassium, calcium, vitamin C, E, and K, folic acid, copper, sodium, magnesium and dietary fibers. Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol.

Here is a video clip to help you learn how to cut an avocado, take a look!

Here is a great recipes for Guacamole from Hungry Girl 200 under 200 and article on NeverSayDiet.

Holy Mole Guacamole

Use it as a dip, on omelettes, or as a spread for sandwiches.

per serving (1/3 cup): 78 calories, 3g fat, 320mg sodium,
10.5g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 3.5g protein

Ingredients

• One 15-ounce can early (young) peas, drained
• ½ cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium-small avocado’s worth)
• 1/3 cup chopped cherry or grape tomatoes
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• ½ teaspoon chopped garlic
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder

Additional salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped jarred jalapeños

Directions
Place peas in a medium bowl and mash thoroughly with a potato masher or fork. Add avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and seasonings. Continue to mash until blended.
Stir in tomatoes, onion, and, if you like, some cilantro and/or jalapeños. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Did you know that September 16 is National Guacamole Day?