{"id":82384,"date":"2012-11-30T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T12:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=82384"},"modified":"2013-01-21T10:55:22","modified_gmt":"2013-01-21T15:55:22","slug":"2-new-avocado-recipes-cucumber-avocado-soup-and-avocado-spread-with-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/2-new-avocado-recipes-cucumber-avocado-soup-and-avocado-spread-with-tomatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"2 New Avocado Recipes: Cucumber Avocado Soup and Avocado Spread with Tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Team Best Life – TheBestLife.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Avocados take the starring role in many healthy recipes for a reason\u2014they contain vitamins E and K, folate and fiber. Not to mention, they\u2019re delicious! Don\u2019t be scared off by all the fat; avocados<\/a><\/strong> are high in monounsaturated fat, the variety that can help lower cholesterol, especially LDL or \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol, which contributes to heart disease and other health problems. Still, to keep calories in check, you have to limit your intake of all fats, even the healthy kinds, so try using about a quarter of an avocado (about 60 calories of creamy deliciousness) in your favorite recipes.<\/p>\n

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How to Buy an Avocado<\/strong><\/p>\n

Avocados start green and turn black as they ripen. In the store, you should gently squeeze and examine avocados to find the right one for your needs: If you don\u2019t plan on using it until later in the week, choose one that is green and firm. If you want to eat the avocado immediately, pick one that is dark in color and just slightly soft when you squeeze it.<\/p>\n

How to Use an Avocado<\/strong><\/p>\n

To ripen a hard avocado, place it in a brown bag with a banana and it should be ripe in two days or so. If your avocado is ripe but you aren\u2019t ready to use it, stick it in the refrigerator. You can also save parts of an avocado for later\u2014just leave the pit in before wrapping it to help maintain freshness.<\/p>\n

Avocado is delicious plain, and also works well in tons of recipes, including salads, wraps, sandwiches<\/a><\/strong> and spreads. Or, try one of these tasty Best Life recipes.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Cucumber Avocado Soup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Makes 4 servings<\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/p>\n

3 cups cucumber, peeled and chopped
\n1 ripe avocado
\n2 \u00bd tablespoons lemon juice
\n1 teaspoon salt
\n2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
\n2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONS<\/p>\n

Blend cucumbers, avocado, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste in blender until smooth, about one minute. Use herbs as a garnish and serve.<\/p>\n

Nutritional Information \/ serving: Calories: 71, Protein: 1 g, Carbohydrate: 6 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 2 g, Total Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 0.7 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Calcium: 21 mg, Sodium: 150 mg<\/p>\n

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Try These Other Avocado Recipes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Egg Baked in an Avocado<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Avocado FroYo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Avocado Serrano Coleslaw<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Avocado Spread with Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinegar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Makes 4 servings<\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/p>\n

1 avocado, skin and seed removed
\n\u00bd tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
\n4 slices Wasa Crispbread
\n12 cherry tomatoes, sliced
\n\u00bc teaspoon balsamic vinegar
\n4\u00a0 fresh basil leaves, julienned<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONS<\/p>\n

1. Mash or puree avocado until smooth. Season with pepper and stir in oil.<\/p>\n

2. Spread avocado mixture on crispbreads and top each with tomatoes.<\/p>\n

3. Before serving, add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and julienned basil to each.<\/p>\n

Nutritional Information \/ serving: Calories: 144, Protein: 3 g, Carbohydrate: 16 g, Dietary Fiber: 6 g, Sugars: 0 g, Total Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1.2 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Calcium: 9 mg, Sodium: 88 mg<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Stores Rock<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Barack Obama’s 3000 Calorie Inaugural Lunch Menu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Cook with Lemongrass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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