Salute the Humble Avocado on July 31st
Just in time for summer, July 31st is National Avocado Day. The entire day is dedicated to celebrating the super food admired for its Omega 3 fatty acids and restorative health qualities. Served as a main dish, appetizer and even a dessert, this versatile fruit is popular with foodies and hungry noshers alike.
Avocados have moved way beyond guacamole, with world class chefs and home cooks adding avocados to breakfast smoothies and desserts to create a new dimension of flavor and texture. Avocado toast has become a staple on many restaurant menus along with avocado ice cream and deviled eggs spiked with avocado. The super fruits creamy texture adds a velvety creaminess that can’t be matched.
Honor the avocado on Avocado Day by trying one of these recipes:
Spicy Guacamole
Mash two ripe avocados
Add a sprinkle of diced jalapeno peppers to taste
Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and cut-up veggies
Mashed Potatoes
Boil four medium sized potatoes for 25 minutes
Drain and mash while warm using a fork or hand mixer
Add half a cup of milk
Add one avocado and continue mashing the mixture
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Breakfast Smoothie
Add your favorite fruit to a blender
Add nut-milk and blend until creamy
Add half an avocado
Cheesy Avocado Baked Chicken
Season two boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Bake chicken for 25 minutes
Remove and top with avocado slices and provolone cheese
Return to oven and melt cheese
Get creative and add avocados to any of your favorite recipes or enjoy alone with simple salt and pepper. Have great avocado recipes? Share them with us on social @prometheus_apartments. Happy National Avocado Day!
