Tasty Tuesday: Avocados

Nutrition and exercise go hand and hand. So this week, let's focus on avocados!



Runner's World lists avocados as one of the superfoods for runners. They have valuable fat, good source of fiber, and contains vitamins B, K, and E. Google has plenty of sites to read up on all the goodness of avocados.

Lots of easy ways to incorporate avocados into your meals such as toppings for salads or tacos.


Here are my 2 favorite recipes using avocados:

Guacamole
3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt with a fork. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

From Allrecipes.com

Black Bean Salad with Corn, Red Peppers, Avocado & Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Servings: 6-8

2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob - yes it is worth the effort!
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced shallots, from one medium shallot
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons sugar
9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,
1 teaspoon lime zest (be sure to zest limes before juicing them)
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 Hass avocados, chopped

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except for avocados in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados. Garnish with a more chopped cilantro if desired.

We often eat this with tortilla chips.

From: Once Upon a Chef

What are your favorite ways to eat avocados?