Guest guest Posted March 2, 2000 Report Share Posted March 2, 2000 Bonni -- BonniThoza Adamant Dilettante, so keep it simple, please. My Obligatory Homepage http://home.att.net/~bonnithoza 1001 Things to do with Eggplant http://home.att.net/~ashburysaubergines/index.html * Exported from MasterCook * California Avocado Green Onion Party Dip--5 A Day Recipe Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 medium California avocado -- seeded and peeled 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese 1/4 nonfat mayonnaise 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt 4 green onions -- thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup carrots -- shredded (about 1/2 med carrot) 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup cucumber slices 28 Melba toast rounds Dice avocado into small pieces, toss with lemon juice and set aside. In food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese, yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth. Add cottage cheese mixture to avocado, gently stirring in onions and carrots. Cover and chill. Serve with vegetable crudite and melba toast rounds, allowing 1/2 cup vegetables, 4 melba toast rounds and 8 tbsp. dip per serving. Per Serving (1/2 C vegetable crudite, 4 melba toast rounds, 1/2 C dip): 186 calories; 4.5 g fat; 252 mg sodium; 22% calories from fat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : The following recipe meets the " 5 A Day for Better Health " program criteria. This means that this recipe does not exceed the following: 30% of calories from fat; 10% of calories from saturated fat; 100 mg cholesterol and 360 mg sodium per serving. * Exported from MasterCook * California Avocado Hash Browns Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Breakfast Potatoes Side Dishes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 California Avocado (8 ounces) -- diced 1 1/2 pounds frozen hash browns with onion 1/4 cup vegetable oil Salt to taste Ground black pepper to taste 6 tablespoons sour cream for garnish 3 tablespoons prepared tomato salsa for garnish 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for garnish Gently mix lemon juice with avocado; reserve. In a large frying pan, cook potatoes in hot oil, turning frequently, until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Gently fold avocado into hash browns and continue cooking until well browned, about 3 minutes. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon salsa. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon cilantro. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * California Avocado Pate Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Side Dishes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 large California avocados 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 4 hard-boiled eggs fresh mint chopped freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice salt to taste 2 3/4 cups sour cream or mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic -- crushed 2 teaspoons chopped olives 1 3/8 teaspoons sweet parsley paprika Cut avocados in half, remove seed and carefully scoop out flesh and put in a bowl. Save the avocado skins for serving. Mash avocado with all remaining ingredients. Replace mixture into shells, smoothing down so as to keep avocado shape. Garnish with lemon twist and a sprig of parsley and serve with Melba toast or crackers. Note: Slight discoloration can occur if avocados are not freshly ripened. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * California Avocado Pizza Pie Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Main Dish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 ripe California avocado -- peeled, seeded and sliced 2 lb. small fresh whole tomatoes 6 tsp. tomato paste 12 oz. low-fat mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp. parmesan -- grated 1/2 cup fresh basil -- chopped 1/2 cup green bell pepper -- diced 1/2 cup mushrooms -- sliced 2 packages frozen pizza dough to make 6 pizzas -- (10 oz.) Follow pizza dough directions. Top pizzas using all ingredients, except California avocado. Bake in preheated 325 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Let child add California avocados, tomatoes and mushrooms to make a clown face. Or, just add California avocados to your favorite (already cooked) frozen pizza. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : A special " kid-tested " recipe from the California Avocado Commission * Exported from MasterCook * California Avocado Poblano Soup Recipe By : http://www.avocado.org/ Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups & Stews Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon finely diced tomato 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice -- divided 2 California Avocados (about 1 pound) -- peeled and seeded 1 1/2 cups chopped white onion 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped poblano chile pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 quart water or chicken stock 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chile powder 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 cilantro sprigs 2 tablespoons crumbled Queso Fresco or Feta cheese Crumbled corn tortilla chips for garnish To make garnish, mix tomato, green onion, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and a large pinch of salt; reserve. To make soup, dice avocado. Mix with remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice; reserve. Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic in oil over high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with wine; reduce by half. Add water or stock, cumin, chile powder, pepper, and salt. Simmer, covered, 1 hour. Puree mixture with reserved avocado mixture and cilantro sprigs; thin to desired consistency with additional water or stock. Add additional salt, if necessary. Serve hot soup garnished with 1 teaspoon cheese, 1 teaspoon reserved tomato mixture, and a few broken tortilla chips. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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