Avacado
Mary Mark
Vitamins in Avacado
B-complex vitamins
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Nutrients and Minerals
Dietary Fiber
Carbohydrates
Protein
Lutein
Potassium
Health Benefits
Eating avocado helps reduce cholesterol levels.
They give you natural chemicals that prevent cancer.
They help cells reproduce during pregnancy.
They contain minerals that are good for you eyes.
Recipe - Guacamole and Chips!
ingredients
Serving Size: 8
4
ripe, fresh avocados, seeded and peeled3limes, juice only
2medium tomatoes, chopped
1medium white onion, chopped fine
1/4 tsp.ground black pepper
1/2 tsp.salt
2cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/5 tsp.cumin
1/5 tsp.cayenne pepper
As neededPinch sugar
1serrano chile, chopped fine
1bunch cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place avocados in a bowl and mash with a fork.
- Immediately mix in remaining ingredients; serve immediately.
Serve with fresh tortilla chips.
* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
History
Fun Fact
Sources
http://www.californiaavocado.com/
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9744/11-fun-facts-about-avocados.html
Avacado Pear on a white background. photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 20 Apr 2015.
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