Although avocados are from Mexico and Central America come to Spain by the conquerors have bought well and with a Mediterranean climate and adapted
grow here in abundance. They are a rare and useful result, because
not really ripe until harvest, may be left on the vine and
be harvested nearly all year round.
Recently discovered dozens of health benefits and
which are regularly in the Mediterranean diet areIt adds more
Giving weight to the health benefits of this diet.
In short some of these benefits include lowering cholesterol and security
for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. This is due to
their content of oleic acid together with its high content of potassium, folic acid e.
Oleic acid has also been shown to protect against breast cancer, and avocado
also contain high levels of both lutein and vitamin E also
Cancer Protectionproperties.In all avocados contain over 25 vitamins,
Minerals and phytochemicals.
Always buy avocados when they are ripe and control at home.
Once something soft under pressure, are ready for use.
Round cut with a sharp knife to a depth of about 1.5 cm, then
Twist and separate the two halves. Remove the pips large and are ready for use.
Recipes for avocados.
Shrimp and avocado salad.
Ingredients:
£ 1cooked medium shrimp (when possible, to buy or frozen for freshness), remove the tails
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3 chopped shallots
1 large garlic clove, pressed
2 TB fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 company avocado diced large 2.1 cm
1 tablespoon fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon chopped arugula or watercress
Salt and pepper to taste
A pinch of paprika
1 small head romaineLettuce, outer leaves removed
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Method.
Make sure shrimp is to be released completely, if you buy already cooked, and patted dry with paper towels.
Mount to all ingredients in a bowl with shrimp, except lettuce and mix. For optimum flavor, marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes or more. It is still very well served right away if you do not have the time. Serve on a bed of chopped lettuce.
Serves 4
RecipesAvocado.
Romaine and avocado.
Ingredients:
1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, spread out
1 large tomato, chopped
1 red bell pepper small cut into thin julienne strips 1 inch long
02:01 avocado chopped
Optional: 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts
Dressing:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Salt and black pepperTaste
Method.
First Remove the outer leaves of lettuce heads and discard. Cut the tip of the leaves and discard. Plans are bitter. Chop remaining inner leaves. Rinse with cold water, and if you have a salad spinner, spin lettuce to dry. If you do not have to remove, type as much water as possible in a colander and then dry with paper towels. This is always the flavor of the salad always be diluted.
According Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt andin a small bowl and discard pepper salad. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired.
Serves 4
Poached Huevos Rancheros.
Ingredients:
4 free range chicken eggs
1 teaspoon cider vinegar or other mild vinegar
about 4 cups water
3 + 1 TBS chicken or vegetable broth
2 boxes of blacks beans, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 1 / 2 tablespoons chiliPowder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh arugula or watercress
Salt and black pepper to taste
sauce
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 large avocado, diced
Method.
Bring to boiling water and vinegar, a light in a pan. Make sure there is enough water to cover eggs.
In a stainless steel pan aside 1 tablespoon of broth. Sauté onion in broth healthy medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until translucent. Add the garlic,Beans, red chilli powder, cumin, and the rest of the broth during egg water reaches a boil. Cook the beans for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add-rocket or watercress, salt and pepper.
To take away the eggs, crack into the water and cook about 5 minutes, until the white is set and the yolk has filmed over. Remove Remove with a slotted spoon and lay eggs more beans. Serve with salsa, shredded romaine lettuce and avocado.
Serves 4
Recipes for avocados.
AvocadoGazpacho.
Their soft creamy avocado make a perfect substitute for tomatoes
in this beautiful gazpacho.
Ingredients.
2 slices bread, crusts removed.
3 ripe avocados, chopped
2 red bell pepper, small, medium diced
2.1 red onion, diced medium
2.1 cucumber, diced medium
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons wine vinegar
A pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
about 4.1 liters of water
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt andblack pepper
Method.
Soak bread in water. Put all the vegetables into cubes in blender
with garlic, you may need to do this in two batches.Blend
Unti then crushed in a train great bowl.Squeeze water bread
and puree in a blender with the motor running, slowly add olive oil,
then the flavor of cumin, vinegar and salt and pepper. Add some 'mashed vegetables
TPO the mixer and then alltogether in large bowl.Thin
necessary consistency with water and adjust the seasoning.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serves 6.
Recipes for avocados.
Avocado fruit Smoothie.Ingredients:
As for the soup over, avocados do with its creamy texture
ideal "smoothies."
Ingredients:
02.01 and avocado
2.1 liters of milk, chilled
1 small banana
4-5 fresh strawberries
1/2- 1 teaspoonHoney.
Method.
Cut all fruit into small pieces then place all ingredients
Mix in a blender smooth and creamy.