Here Are A Few Interesting And Easy Recipes Using Avocados:
Recipe-1] Chicken And Avocado Sandwiches
Ingredients
Leftover Wrappers/Rotis/Chapattis/Sliced Bread- 6-8 No
For The Spread:
Butter/ Cream Cheese/ Mayonnaise/Pesto Sauce Etc- 2-3 Tsp.
For The Filling:
Avocado-1 Ripe, Peeled And Sliced
Boiled Shredded Chicken-1/2 Cup
Lime Juice-2 Tsp
Salt And Crushed Black Pepper To Taste
Sliced Onions- 1 No
Sliced Tomato-1 No
Fresh Basil Leaves- 5-6 No
Grated Cheese-2-3 Tsp.
Flax Seeds/ Sunflower Seeds- 1-2 Tsp
Coriander/Mint Leaves-2 Tbsp.
Method:
1. Prepare The Outer Wraps/Bread Slices Etc And Keep Ready.
2. Apply A Combination Of Spreads As Desired On The Base Of The Sandwiches.
3. Arrange The Avocado And Other Ingredients On One Part Of The Sandwich Base And Cover It And Place It In A Griller Or On A Non-Stick Tava On A Low Flame And Warm It Up On Both Sides. Cut And Serve With Dipping Sauces Or A Bowl Of Tossed Salad.
4. Non-Veg Options Like Double Fried Egg, Sliced Boiled Eggs, Sliced Sausages, Salami, Bacon Etc Can Also Be Sautéed A Little And Placed Along With Avocado As A Filling For The Sandwich Concept.
5. Veg Options: Saute Mushrooms, Assorted Bell Peppers, Grilled Paneer Or Tofu Slices, Veg Cutlets Etc Can Also Be Placed As Variation.
Recipe-2] Avocado Delight Bowl
Ingredients:
Avocado- 2 No Ripe, Peeled And Cut Into Cubes
Tomatoes- 2 Med Cut Into Cubes.
Onion-1 Med Cut Into Cubes
Cucumber- 1 No Peeled And Cubed
Capsicum-1 No Cut Into Cubes.
For The Dressing:
Olive Oil/ Salad Oil- 2 Tbsp.
Salt And Crushed Black Pepper To Taste
Mustard Paste- 1 Tsp
Sunflower Seeds/ Melon Seeds- 2 Tsp
Mint Leaves- 2 Tbsp.
Coriander Leaves- 2 Tbsp. Chopped
Chili Flakes-1/2 Tsp
Mixed Herbs-1/2 Tsp
Lime Juice-2 Tbsp.
Honey-2 Tsp
Ginger Juice-2 Tsp
To Garnish: Micro-Greens/Black Olives/ Green Olives/ Gherkins/ Jalapenos Etc.
Method:
1. Prepare All The Ingredients For The Avocado Toss Bowl, Keep Chilled.
2. In A Mixing Jar Or A Bowl Combine Together The Ingredients For The Dressing And Mix/Shake Well And Keep Chilled.
3. Just Before Serving Add In The Avocado And Other Ingredients Into The Dressing And Garnish With Seeds/ Nuts/ Greens As Desired And Serve Immediately.
Recipe-3] Avocados And Tomatoes On Toast
Ingredients:
Avocado-1 Ripe, Peeled And Mashed.
Cherry Tomatoes- 10-15 No Cut 1 X 2
Olive Oil-2 Tsp
Garlic- 1 Tsp Chopped
Green Chilies-1 Tsp Chopped
Onion-1/2 No Chopped
Lime Juice-2 Tsp
Assorted Nuts-2 Tsp Chopped, Almonds/Cashews Etc.
Mint And Coriander Leaves-2 Tbsp. Chopped
Salt And Pepper To Taste
Mayonnaise/ Hung Curd/Greek Yogurt- 2-3 Tsp.
Salt And Crushed Black Pepper
Roasted Crushed Peanuts-2 Tsp
Micro-Greens/ Fresh Herbs/Assorted Seeds For Garnish-2 -3 Tsp
Sliced Bread- 6-8 No- White/Brown/Multi-Grain Bread.
Method:
1. Assemble All The Ingredients For The Avocado And Tomato Toasts.
2. Heat Oil In A Pan And Saute The Garlic, Onions And Chilies For 30 Seconds And Add In The Tomatoes And Avocado And Give It A Toss For 15-20 Seconds, Turn Off The Flame.
3. Remove The Mixture Into A Bowl And Add In The Lime Juice, Salt And Pepper To Taste Along With All Other Nuts/Seeds Etc And Mix.
4. Now Add In The Mayonnaise/Hung Curd/Green Yogurt Into The Mixture And Mix Gently.
5. Toast The Bread Of Your Choice And Apply A Light Hand Of Butter Or Cream Cheese If Desired Or Else Place The Prepared Avocado Mixture On Top And Garnish With Greens And Serve.
Recipe-4] Herbed Avocado Dip
Ingredients
Avocado- 2 Ripe, Peeled And Sliced
Blanched Spinach-1/2 Cup
Boiled Chickpeas-1/4 Cup
Mint Leaves- 2- Tbsp.
Coriander Leaves-1/4 Cup
Fresh Basil- 6-8 No
Olive Oil/ Salad Oil-2 Tbsp.
Lime Juice-2 Tsp.
Garlic-1 Tsp Chopped
Salt And Pepper To Taste
Hung Curd/Greek Yogurt-1/4 Cup
Cashews/ Almonds-2 Tbsp.
Sunflower Seeds/ Melon Seeds- 2 Tsp
To Serve With: Assorted Vegetable Sticks/ Crackers Etc.
Method:
1. Assemble All The Ingredients For The Healthy Avocado Dip.
2. Using A Jar Of A Food Processor Combine All The Ingredients And Using Olive Oil And Few Drops Of Chilled Water Churn The Mixture Into A Smooth Dip.
3. Remove The Mixture Into A Bowl And Check For Salt And Adjust Accordingly. We Have Options Of Adding Hung Curd/ Greek Yogurt Or Even Readymade Veg Mayonnaise Can Add A Nice Texture To It If Needed, Serve The Dip Chilled With Assorted Options.
Recipe-5] Healthy Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
Avocado-1 Ripe, Peeled And Sliced.
Banana- 1 Ripe, Peeled And Sliced
Soy Milk/ Oats Milk/ Almond Milk/ Regular Milk- 200 Ml
Curd/Yogurt-2 Tsp
Honey-1 Tsp
Dates-2-3 Chopped
Flax Seeds/ Sunflower Seeds- 1 Tsp
Mint Leaves- 6-8 No
Assorted Nuts-2 Tsp Chopped
Cinnamon Powder-1 Pinch
Method:
1. Assemble All The Ingredients For The Healthy Avocado Smoothie Recipe.
2. Using The Jar Of A Food Processor Combine Them All Using The Desired Choice Of Milk And Churn It All Into A Smooth Texture.
3. Check For Flavor And Taste And Adjust Accordingly And Pour The Shake Into Glasses/ Shot Glasses And Garnish With A Pinch Of Cinnamon Powder/ Assorted Nuts/Seeds/ Berries Can Be Added As Well.
