Avocado Recipes for Health

1. Crunchy Avocado Salad

Ingredients-

1 cup sliced avocado

1/2 cup sliced capsicum

1/2 cup deseeded and sliced tomatoes

1 cup baby corn

1/2 cup cucumber strips

1/2 cup carrot strips

For dressing -

2 tbsp honey

3/4 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp finely chopped mint leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

Method of preparation-

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. Add the dressing and toss well. Do not refrigerate. Serve immediately.

2. Avocado rice

Ingredients-

· 2 cups cooked brown

· 1medium ripe avocados

· 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

· 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro

· 1 small clove garlic, minced

· Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method of preparation

Mash avocados in a large mixing bowl. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and garlic, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in warm cooked rice and serve warm.

3. Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Ingredients-

2 ripe Avocados

1/2 cup regular cocoa powder

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

4 tbsp almond milk

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method of preparation-

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Serve in a pudding bowl

Let us look at the health benefits of consuming Avocados.

1. Since they are high in Potassium, they tend to lower high blood pressure. High potassium intake is often linked to healthy blood pressure levels.

2. Avocados are high-fat good, but most of the fat in it is healthy heart-friendly mono-saturated fatty acids like Oleic Acid.

3. It’s aids in weight loss due to its high fiber content.

4. Avocados also contain powerful antioxidants which can benefit your eye health.

5. They can also help in boosting the immune system due to the presence of Zinc.