A IS FOR AVOCADO (AND APPLES)

We had a nutritionist come in to do a program at work last Wednesday.   We weren't busy so I was able to attend.  It was called "Cooking Through the Alphabet" and I wasn't really sure what to expect.  But I was so very glad I went.  Not only was it really informative, it was fun!

Stephanie, from the Shop Rite where I buy my groceries, showed us how to read labels, explained about the different types of fats, fibers, calories, carbohydrates and then asked who liked avocados.  None of us knew what they tasted like, so she made some guacamole and gave it to us with some whole grain tortilla chips.  It was very good!  One lady said the only time she had even seen an avocado was when she was getting an avocado facial mask.  She said the next time she had one she would stick out her tongue and lick her lips.  Ha, ha!




Here is the recipe Stephanie gave us:

Easy Guacamole
Ingredients:
1 1/2  tablespoon coarsely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove
1/2 small jalapeno pepper
1 ripe peeled avocado
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions:
Place first 5 ingredients in food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Add avocado and process until smooth.
Top with cilantro, if desired.
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A was also for apples and Stephanie did another great recipe using apples.

Apple Pie Graham Crackers
Ingredients:
2 sheets graham crackers (she used honey graham)
1/4 cup light cream cheese
1/2 cup diced apples in 100% juice, drained (Dole makes these)
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions:
Add cinnamon to drained apples and mix.

Break each sheet of graham cracker in half and spread with 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each piece.  Top with apples and enjoy!

What easy recipes and so healthy as well as so yummy.  You know I'm going to be trying them soon.

Kathy