They started talking about the benefits of avocado in our country as soon as the overseas pear-shaped fruit appeared on store shelves. But there are those who, having brought home a half-vegetable, half-nut rich in vitamins and minerals, do not know at all what to do with it next.
Instructions
Step 1
Avocado sandwich
Avocados are good for sandwiches and sandwiches, instead of butter or any other spread. It is good to add slices of tomatoes, onions, sprouts or herbs to this sandwich.
Step 2
Salad
The most common way to eat an avocado is to cut it into squares or slices and add it to a salad. Due to the high fat content of avocados, it is not recommended to add other foods like eggs or potatoes to these salads. Avocado should be the “heaviest” ingredient in a dish. You can add lettuce leaves, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and herbs to this salad.
Step 3
Guacamole
Avocado is the main ingredient in the famous Mexican snack. In order to prepare it, you will need avocado pulp, juice of one lemon or lime, salt, tomatoes, peppers, onions, herbs, garlic, herbs, seasonings and other vegetables as desired. The avocado pulp is pureed with a blender or fork, sprinkled with lemon or lime juice. Peppers, onions, tomatoes and other vegetables (optional) are finely chopped and mixed with herbs and spices. The whole thing is sprinkled with lemon juice and mixed with mashed avocado. Guacomole can be consumed with vegetables cut into strips, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or spread on bread rolls.
Step 4
Rolls
One of the favorite toppings for sushi lovers is avocado. The fruit is cut into thin strips and placed on a nori sheet covered with rice. Next, the sheet is rolled up and cut as in the standard production of rolls. Avocados can be used on their own or used in vegetable rolls.
Step 5
Smoothie
Avocados can be the basis for a healthy breakfast smoothie. Combine avocado with pineapple, tomato, cucumber, or other healthy vegetables and fruits in a blender. You can also mix the avocado with yogurt. Be sure to add lemon juice so that the browned avocado doesn't ruin your appetite. You can also add a mint leaf and honey to an avocado smoothie.
Step 6
Mask for the face
Avocados can be used not only for food, but also as an excellent moisturizer for the body. Apply avocado pulp to your face or other dry areas of your body for just a few minutes, and you are assured of beautiful hydrated skin.
