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Ingredients
- 2 -3 avocados, chopped
- 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen white corn, cooked and drained
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juice of, freshly squeezed
- 1 dash coarse salt
- 1 dash olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 410.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 60.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g
- Fat: 16.9 g
- Fiber: 17.9 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 44.9 g
- Sugar: 2.4 g
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil (or other high heat oil such as grapeseed)
- 1 cup brown rice (or white basmati)
- 1 small onion, medium dice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil (or other high heat oil such as grapeseed)
- 1 large white onion, medium dice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth, plus more as needed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, minced
- kosher salt, as desired
- fresh ground black pepper, as desired
- 1 bunch scallion, green parts only, cut on bias
- 1 firm avocado, pitted, removed from skin and sliced
- corn or flour tortilla
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Nutrients
- Calories: 590.6
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 338.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 86.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 21 g
- Sugars: 8.6 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Southwest Rice and Beans from Roberto Martin
This is a wonderful dish that serves well as a main dish, or could easily be served as a side. Full…
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 732.7
- Calories from Fat 413 g:
- Total Fat 45.9 g:
- Saturated Fat 6.5 g:
- Cholesterol 0 mg:
- Sodium 952.9 mg:
- Total Carbohydrate 72.8 g:
- Dietary Fiber 25.1 g:
- Sugars 2.1 g:
- Protein 17.7 g:
Avocado Hummus
I thought I had tasted great hummus, until I discovered avocado hummus. A long standing avocado lover from way back, I…
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons white onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped and firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes (about 8 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons tomatoes, diced
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Nutrients
- Calories: 222.8
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 592.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Purely Simple Guacamole
In my opinion the fresh and simple is best when considering a guacamole recipe. I know lots of recipes add lots…
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Ingredients
- 3 avocados, quartered
- 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup green onion, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1 -3 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
- 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream (*See Tip)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 273.7
- Calories from Fat: 219 g
- Total Fat: 24.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 26.3 mg
- Sodium: 718.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
Creamy Avocado Soup
This is a very flavorful, easy to prepare soup. I found it in Southern Living Magazine in the August 2001 edition.…
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cups mixed salad greens
- 1⁄2 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 large breast half, *see Tip)
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (**see Tip)
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1⁄2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 400
- Calories from Fat: 268 g
- Total Fat: 29.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 161.1 mg
- Sodium: 366.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
The Eatingwell Cobb Salad
This salad from EatingWell Magazine is fairly close to the original from a restaurant in Hollywood, CA, however the blue cheese…
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Ingredients
- 1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4 cup red onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 168.7
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 396 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
- Sugars: 10.5 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa
Serve with fish or tortilla chips. Adapted from Allrecipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper
- 1 10-inch flour tortilla
- 1⁄2 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄3 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1⁄3 cup cooked ham, diced
- 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons scallions, diced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño, seeded, diced
- salsa or avocado-tomato relish (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 706.1
- Calories from Fat: 376 g
- Total Fat: 41.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.3 g
- Cholesterol: 468.6 mg
- Sodium: 875.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 40.6 g
Tortilla Omelet Wrap
This omelet makes an exceptional hearty breakfast or lunch. Serve with salsa or avocados and tomatoes tossed with lime juice.
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Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 small California avocados, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 3 jalapeño peppers, unseeded and cut in half
- 1⁄2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 lb lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack pepper cheese (12 ounces)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1337.7
- Calories from Fat: 788 g
- Total Fat: 87.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 45.1 g
- Cholesterol: 286.2 mg
- Sodium: 2422.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 72.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
- Sugars: 3.9 g
- Protein: 67.9 g
Avocado-Crab Enchiladas with Green Sauce
This is a recipe I have not tried but really looks good! Prep time includes refrigeration time. Source: The California Avocado…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt
- 1 1⁄2 lbs mixed tomatoes, chopped (cherry, plum, grape, any home-grown)
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1⁄2 sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 8 green pimento stuffed olives, sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 298.5
- Calories from Fat: 221 g
- Total Fat: 24.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 186.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 8.1 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Tomato and Avocado Salad
A great way to use your summer vegetables. The olives add an unexpected salty flavor. Could be served as a main…
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Ingredients
- 2 large firm but ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (about 1 medium)
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced Serrano chili, with seeds
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Nutrients
- Calories: 201
- Calories from Fat: 159 g
- Total Fat: 17.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 9.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
- Sugars: 1.7 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Avocado Salsa
Here is a salsa to be used as a topping for tacos, quesadillas and burritos! From RSVP in Bon Appétit.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope mild taco seasoning mix
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 (4 ounce) package Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- tortilla chips
- salsa
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Nutrients
- Calories: 442.5
- Calories from Fat: 210 g
- Total Fat: 23.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 71.3 mg
- Sodium: 1118.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Sugars: 3.6 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Skillet Dinner
My husband, Dan loves Tex Mex and this is one of his favorite dinners. Very simple to make. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 can refried beans
- 3 medium avocados
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 8 scallions
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- lemon juice
- shredded cheddar cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 201.2
- Calories from Fat: 129 g
- Total Fat: 14.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 13.9 mg
- Sodium: 163.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Layered Dip
Serve this at your next informal gathering. I guarantee the guys will love this one!
