Tuesday, May 24, 2011

VEGETABLE & HASS AVOCADO SAUTE

Prep time: 30 mins or less
Serves: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving: 1 1/2

Ingredients:
1 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil or Olive Oil
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/4" thick
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1" squares
1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 ripe, fresh Hass avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks

In a large skillet, heat oil over MEDIUM-HIGH heat.
Add garlic, shallot and thyme, saute for 3 minutes
Mix in zucchini, bell pepper and lemon peel, stir and cook for 2 mins
Lower heat and cover, cooking for 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice with avocado.
Add to skillet and gently mix.
Cook for 2 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 oz. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Each serving provides: An excellent source of Vitamin C and a good source of Vitamin A, folate, magnesium, potassium and fiber.

Credit: Recipe courtesy of the Hass avocado Board.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories: 147
Carbs: 12g
Total Fat: 10.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sat Fat: 1.5g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
% of Cals from Fat: 63%
Sodium: 19mg
Protein: 3g

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