Awesome Avocado Recipes

The Awesome Avocado

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Recipes, styling and photography by Jessi Heggan

NO MATTER HOW YOU SLICE THEM, Florida avocados pack a powerful nutritional punch – they’re a great source of potassium, fi ber and folate, plus, avocados are loaded with heart-healthy fats.

Eating avocados has even been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and help with weight loss because they help you feel satisfi ed and are low in carbohydrates.

Plus, Florida avocados – which have fewer calories and fat grams per cup than Hass avocados – are in season for several months, from June through January.

Thankfully, not only are they healthy, avocados taste delicious, too. Add them to salads, whip up some guacamole or puree them into a healthy substitute for butter or mayo.

Avocados mix well with other ingredients, so they’re an ideal way to add fl avor and nutrition to recipes such as our Avocado Lime Smoothie, which gets its sweetness from pineapple and banana. Sliced avocado makes an attractive and tasty topping for our Flatbread with Arugula, Bacon and Avocado.

If you’re looking for a proteinpacked lunch, try our Avocado Chicken Salad – serve it on bread or atop lettuce for a satisfying low-carb meal. Last, but not least, did you know avocados can even be incorporated into desserts? Try our Avocado Chocolate Truffl es for a luscious treat you can feel good about eating.

Flatbread with Arugula, Bacon and Avocado

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES RISE TIME: 30-45 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 2 FLATBREADS

INGREDIENTS Flatbread Dough

2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 cup warm water 2½ cups all-purpose fl our 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil

Flatbread Toppings

6 slices thick-cut bacon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1½ cups Parmesan cheese, grated 4 cups arugula ¼ cup ranch dressing 1 ripe Florida avocado, sliced 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Whisk together the yeast, sugar and warm water and proof until mixture is foamy (approximately 5 to 8 minutes). 2. Add flour and salt to a large bowl. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil over the flour and, with a hand or stand mixer, use the dough hook to knead the mixture until it comes together. The dough will be fairly sticky. 3. Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil and add the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and proof until mixture has doubled in size (approximately 30 to 45 minutes). 4. While the dough is proofing, preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bacon slices on top and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes or until they reach desired doneness. Once the bacon is done, increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. 5. Place the risen flatbread dough on a generously floured surface and cut the mixture in half. Use your hands to shape the dough, rolling it out thin in the middle and forming a small crust around the edges. Repeat with the second dough. 6. Place the flatbread dough on the baking sheets and use a fork to poke some small holes. Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly browned. 7. Combine the olive oil and minced garlic in a small bowl and use a brush to spread the mixture on the baked flatbreads. Top with the Parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and flatbread is browned. 8. Combine the arugula, ranch dressing, avocado, cooked bacon, tomatoes and basil in a large bowl and toss to combine. Pour the mixture over the flatbreads. Slice and serve immediately.

Avocado Lime Smoothie

PREP TIME: 8 MINUTES MAKES: 2 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon lime zest (approximately 3 limes) ¼ cup lime juice (approximately 3 limes) 1 small Florida avocado ¼ cup vanilla yogurt 2 cups frozen pineapple 1 banana

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and top with ice. 2. Blend until everything is combined. Serve immediately.

Avocado Chicken Salad

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Florida avocado, smashed ¼ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded ½ cup green onions, sliced ½ cup walnuts, chopped ¾ cup celery, chopped ¾ cup grapes, quartered

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the smashed avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. 2. Add the cooked chicken, green onions, walnuts and celery and mix until everything is combined. 3. Gently mix in the grapes. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Avocado Chocolate Truffles

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES CHILL TIME: 3 HOURS MAKES: 16 TRUFFLES

INGREDIENTS Truffl es:

9 ounces dark chocolate ¾ cup heavy cream ½ cup Florida avocado, smashed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Optional Truffl e Toppings:

Cocoa powder Shredded coconut Strawberry powder Pistachios, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the dark chocolate in a large bowl. Heat the heavy cream on the stove or in the microwave and pour over chocolate. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then whisk to combine the melted chocolate and cream. 2. Add the chocolate mixture to a blender or food processor along with the smashed avocado, vanilla and salt and blend until smooth. 3. Place the mixture in a shallow bowl and chill uncovered for approximately 3 hours or until mixture has set but it still soft and scoopable. 4. Scoop about a tablespoon of the chocolate truffle mixture and roll into a ball. Try not to handle for too long, as it can melt. Repeat with remaining truffle mixture. Eat as is or roll the truffles in your favorite topping. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Find fun facts about avocados and more recipes at farmflavor.com/avocado.

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