As Avocado is not a fruit of Indian origin, and is just lately being made available through supermarkets,I did not have an idea about ‘how to use an Avocado’ in various recipes.Well, I guess I am not the only Indian who knows not about Avocado ,as I had quite a few people asking me ‘what do you do with this fruit?’. Also, since there are many different types of Avocados, I had to give a few tries to understand when the fruit is ripe and ‘right’ and can be actually used in popular recipes. Why all the fuss then about unraveling the mystery of using an Avocado? Well, it is a fruit that is prized for its high nutrition value and is known to give a rich texture and flavour to various dishes.The mom in me wanted to give this ‘Superfood’ to my kids in a way that they would love it.
According to Healthline,Avocados are very nutritious and contain a wide variety of nutrients, including 20 different vitamins and minerals.
Here are some of the most abundant nutrients, in a single 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving (3):
- Vitamin K: 26% of the daily value (DV)
- Folate: 20% of the DV
- Vitamin C: 17% of the DV
- Potassium: 14% of the DV
- Vitamin B5: 14% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
- Vitamin E: 10% of the DV
- It also contains small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus and vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin).
Given the above, I tried many different ways and recipes of using an Avocado and the best one turned out to be the Avocado Toast/Sandwich.My children love it and it has become a wonderful snack/tiffin option for them.
So here’s sharing my tried and tested recipe with pictures (Disclaimer-Pictures are taken in their original form (without effects) in my home set up. So kindly bear with my photography skills. 🙂 )
Avocado Toast/Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Avocado
1/4 lemon (Approx 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
A pinch of salt ( I used black salt.)
A pinch of powdered pepper (optional)
6 slices of brown/multigrain bread
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Method:
1.Take a ripe Avocado.How do you find whether its ripe?Well, look for avocados that feel soft when you gentle squeeze it.Mostly the skin turns blackish brown when the Avocado ripens. Cut it, remove the seed and scoop out the Avocado from its peel using a spoon.
2. Mash the Avocado with a fork or spoon.
3.Add lemon juice,salt and pepper.Combine well with the fork or spoon and keep aside.
4. Toast the bread to the required amount of crunch,either in a toaster or on a pan.I like to toast it on a pan with a little bit of butter.
5. Spread the Avocado mixture on the bread as an open toast or a sandwich.Your Avocado toast is ready to eat. Enjoy!
TIP:
You can use various toppings on the avocado toast,your favourite herbs, veggies etc.
Do try it and give your valuable feedback or suggestions in the comments below.
Also try:Simple and Healthy Beetroot,Carrot and Lentils Soup for your little one
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Its yum & staple food for many
Its a healthy and yummy snack or meal too! I love avocado and will definitely try this recipe.
So healthy & tasty! Perfect for the breakfast and evening refreshment. Thank you so much for this.
Avocado is such an expensive fruit and yet delicious and full of nutrients…
What a healthy delicious recipe. I just wish Avocados were easily available in India.
Avocados are available @bigbazaar, Godrej natures basket or you can simply order online
Looking yummy
But i never see avocado
I only heaed about that
But if i get it
I will try this recipe
Otherwise i will go with guava 😂
Avocados are available @bigbazaar, Godrej natures basket or you can simply order online
This is such an easy recipe I will try for kids…Thanks for sharing
This is an easy recipe and I am sure that my boys will love this!
Tasty and healthy recipe. I know the fruit Avocado but never ate this.
Will try this😊
Yes, avocado is loaded with health benefits and I try something similar to introduce it to my kids. Will try this too.
Avocado is really good for you, so thanks for the recipe. But sadly, i couldn’t like the fruit every time i tried it.
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This is such a creamy and delicious fruit
Nice guacamole recipe! 🙂
I am hearing about avocado toast quite a lot since last week. And now you explained how it is made. It is a universal fact that avocado is rich in nutrients and if it is so easy to make then everyone should try it.
Lovely recipe. I have heard that even though Avacado has good benefits, it usually make a person fat. Not sure about that fact yet.
Super healthy & Easy Recipe… WIll def try…
it look tempting and easy
This is the simplest and best way to have avocado. Liked the presentation.
Seems really delicious…..Definitely going to try this recipe. I have bookmarked this blog for future post keep publishing more recipe
Sure. Thanks.
Really amazing information