Recent questions tagged avocado

Description : Can you speed up the ripening of an avocado?

Last Answer : Yes. Like some other fruits you can place them in a paper bag and seal up the bag. Ripening fruits give off ethylene gas when they ripen and that traps the gasses inside the bag. If you have another piece of already ripe fruit, a ripe banana is good, you should put that in the bag with the avocados.

Description : Avocado Is Rich In Minerals And Nutrients

Last Answer : In his book Purseglove named the avocado the most nutritious of all fruits. (Purseglove, J. W. 1968. Tropical crops: Dicotyledons. Wiley, New York). The avocado fruit provides 20 vitamins, ... toast or a few slices on a plate you lower your cholesterol level and increase your immune system!

Description : Grilled Chicken with Avocado-Citrus Sauce

Last Answer : Grilled Chicken with Avocado-Citrus Sauce - serve 6 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/2 tsp finely chopped orange zest 2 tbsp orange juice 1 ... . Bake at 450 degrees F until chicken is browned and just firm to the touch, about 15 minutes.

Description : Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Last Answer : Chicken with Avocado Salsa - serve 4 1 lbs boneless chicken breast halves Chili powder, salt and pepper 1 ripe avocado 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/2 cup chunky salsa 1 tomato, chopped 2 green onions ... and arrange on tortillas. Top with salsa. Microwave on 50 % (medium) 2 minutes or until heated.

Description : Chicken with Avocado and Roasted Pepper Cream

Last Answer : Chicken with Avocado and Roasted Pepper Cream - serves 4 3 yellow, green or red bell peppers 1 cup uncooked rice 2 cup heavy cream (divided use) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 6 boneless, skinless ... cream into sauce. Serve chicken breasts over rice with plenty of sauce and garnish with avocado slices.

Description : Chicken and Avocado Casserole

Last Answer : Chicken and Avocado Casserole - serves 6 1 cup broad flat green noodles 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp salt 5 dashes ... and chiles. Place avocado slices on top and pour reserved sauce over avocados. Bake, uncovered, 35 minutes.

Description : Hot Southwestern Avocado Rice

Last Answer : Hot Southwestern Avocado Rice - serves 4 1 cup white rice 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped jalapenos 2 tbsp butter or margarine 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 avocado, diced 1 ... , about 25 minutes. Add the avocado and the salsa and mix well. Garnish with the cilantro and serve.

Description : Avocado-Tequila Soup in Watermelon

Last Answer : Avocado-Tequila Soup in Watermelon - serves 6 1 lb avocados, chopped 2 tbsp roughly chopped cilantro leaves 6 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade, chilled 1 serrano pepper 1 cup ... . Pour soup into watermelon and garnish with watermelon cubes, reserving remaining watermelon for another use.

Description : Avocado Soup with Shrimp

Last Answer : Avocado Soup with Shrimp - serves 4 1 1/2 lb Avocados 2 1/2 cup Stock chicken 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp lemon peel, grated 1 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 lb ... and drain shrimp. Ladle soup into chilled bowls and garnish with shrimp and parsley. Serve with a wedge of lemon.

Description : Avocado Soup

Last Answer : Avocado Soup - serves 4 2 Large avocados 2 cup Chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste 2 cup Whipping cream 2 tbsp Cognac 2 tbsp Sherry Frozen avocado shell cups Peel avocados and dice pulp. ... ice in a dessert dish or soup icer. Carefully spoon in soup and lean cap against side of avocado.

Description : Shrimp-Stuffed Avocado

Last Answer : Shrimp-Stuffed Avocado - serves 4 8 ounces bay shrimp, cooked and cleaned 1 package (8-oz.) Cream cheese, softened 2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped iceberg lettuce ... shrimp mixture into avocado halves and sprinkle with paprika and pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Description : Egg-Avocado Sauce in Mango

Last Answer : Egg-Avocado Sauce in Mango 6 eggs hard-cooked, chopped 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, chopped 1 chile, habanero; seeded, stemmed, chopped fine 1 onions, chopped fine 3 tbsp parsley, chopped ... hours. Pour the sauce into the hollowed out section of the mango halves, and garnish with cilantro.

Description : Avocado Dip

Last Answer : Avocado Dip - serves 10 Preparation: 15 minutes. 1 tomato, peeled and seeded 2 tbsp chopped green chili peppers 1 tbsp lime juice 2 large avocados, peeled 1 clove garlic, well ... . Serve immediately to avoid darking. Guacamole is usually accompanied by tostaditas (deep fried corn chips).

Description : Stuffed Avocado Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Stuffed Avocado Salad - serves 4 2 avocado pears 1 tomato 1 head lettuce Pepper and salt to taste 4 oz. peas or cooked beans 2 oz. grated cheese Salad cream: 2 hard boiled ... cucumber slices of hard boiled eggs on dish around avocados. Dot with salad cream and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Description : Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Pimentos - serves 4

Last Answer : Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Pimentos - serves 4 1 ounce cooked salad shrimp 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives Salt to taste 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp chili sauce ... on Bibb lettuce leaves that have been dusted with paprika. Garnish with strips of pimento and serve.

Description : Salmon and Avocado Pasta Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Salmon and Avocado Pasta Salad - serves 4 6 oz dry pasta - macaroni, penne rotini, or shells 1 can Salmon (14 � oz) 2 tbsp French dressing 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced 1 red ... the avocados into the salad. Spoon the salad onto a bed of lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

Description : Peppery Avocado Mozzarella Salad

Last Answer : Peppery Avocado Mozzarella Salad 6 oz Mozzarella cheese 2 lrg beefsteak tomatoes, cut in half 1 ripe avacado 2 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 ... let marinate 1 hour. Garnish with basil, if desired, and serve with warm crusty bread or bread sticks.

Description : Chicken-Avocado Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Chicken-Avocado Salad - serves 4 2 cup finely chopped cold cooked chicken 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 salt and pepper 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 ds hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup ... reserve avacado shell. Dice pulp and add to chicken mixture. fill chells with mixture. top with egg slices.

Description : Avocado Salad with Tuna - serves 4

Last Answer : Avocado Salad with Tuna - serves 4 2 hard-cooked eggs 1 avocado 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 6 ounces tuna 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 tbsp dill pickles, chopped 2 tsp ... chopped dill pickles, liquid hot pepper sauce, and salt. Stir in the egg mixture. Serve over shredded lettuce.

Description : Avocado Salad with Asian Shrimp - makes 10

Last Answer : Avocado Salad with Asian Shrimp - makes 10 Preparation: 20 minutes, - cook time: 20 minutes 3 ounces ramen noodle soup mix, any flavor 2 large avocados, peeled and coarsely chopped ... dressing; sprinkle with noodles. Arrange tomato wedges around salad. Serve with pita wedges or tortilla chips.

Description : Avocado Crab Grapefruit Salad with Olives - serves 4

Last Answer : Avocado Crab Grapefruit Salad with Olives - serves 4 4 avocados 1 pound crab meat, picked through and diced 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp ketchup Dash of Worchestershire ... on a bed of crisp lettuce surrounded by grapefruit sections and garnished with chopped eggs and black olives.

Description : Avocado Pate

Last Answer : Avocado Pate 2 large avocados 1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds, soaked 1/2 cup parsley 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 tsp cayenne 1 handful sunflower sprouts Blend all ingredients, saving the sunflower sprouts for a garnish. Serves 2-4