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Pineapple "Pigs in a Blanket" with Avocado Dipping Sauce

With chiles and avocado dipping sauce, these pigs pack a punch.

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Serves

Makes 16 Pigs in a Blanket

1 can reduced fat Crescent Rolls
8 reduced fat all beef hot dog franks
½ cup pico de gallo
1 tbsp diced pineapple
½ cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
3 Avocados from Mexico

1 large Jalapeño
1 ½ cups low fat sour cream
1 can (4 oz) fire-roasted green chiles
Juice of two limes
2 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions for Pineapple Pico de Gallo:
Take ½ cup of premade Pico de Gallo (tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeño mixture) and mix in about a tablespoon of diced canned or fresh pineapple.

Instructions for Avocado Dipping Sauce:
Combine diced avocado, 1 large chopped jalapeño (seeded), sour cream, green chilies, lime juice and spices into food processor and blend until smooth.

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and spray cooking sheet with non-stick spray. Cut each Crescent Roll in half (staring at the top center of the triangle and slicing down). Cut each hot dog frank in half. Place each hot dog frank half on top of the Crescent Roll dough and top with 2 tsp of the pineapple pico de gallo and 2 tsp of the shredded mozzarella chesse. Roll from corner to corner- creating the “pig in a blanket.” Place on cookie sheet about 1” apart and back for 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Avocado Sauce for dipping

Per Servings

1 pig in a blanket: 224 cals; 16.5g fat; 23mg cholesterol; 467mg sodium; 13g carbs; 2.8g fiber; 7.5g protein

Breakfast Toast

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Serves

2

Ingredients

bread of your choice
avocados
limes - if you’d like
toaster

Instructions

make toast, spread butter if you like, otherwise, just top the toast with some smashed avocados and salt and pepper, and squeeze on some fresh lime juice—it’s wonderful!!!

hearty breakfast egg sandwich

Recipe provided courtesy of Prevention Magazine. Hass avocados from Mexico can make your next breakfast anything but ordinary.

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Serves

1

Ingredients

1 whole egg
1 egg white
1 toasted whole wheat English muffin
1/4 cup mashed Hass avocado
1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tomato slices

Instructions

Scramble 1 whole egg with 1 egg white in a skillet coated with cooking spray. Place on toasted whole wheat English muffin spread with 1/4 cup mashed Hass avocado, and top with 1 slice reduced-fat Cheddar cheese and tomato slices.

Breakfast Shake

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Serves

2

Ingredients

1 avocado
1 banana
1 Light & Fit yogurt with strawberry
1/2 cup grape and pomegranate juice
1/2 cup frozen wild unsweetened blueberries

Instructions

blend all and enjoy

Avocado Pineapple Smoothie

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Serves

1

Ingredients

1/2 avocado
1/2 medium pineapple
1 peeled lime (leaving most of the pith on)
1 large handful of ice

Instructions

In juicer, juice pineapple and lime. Pour in blender with ice and avocado. Blend well. Enjoy.

avocado & chorizo breakfast tacos

A spicy Tex-Mex breakfast favorite.

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Serves

4

Ingredients

6 ounces Mexican chorizo
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 six-inch corn tortillas, heated
1 avocado from Mexico, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup pico de gallo salsa
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook chorizo, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, about 5 minutes or until cooked. Drain off fat. In a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, cook eggs, stirring with a spatula, until scrambled. Gently mix in chorizo. Spoon scrambled eggs onto tortillas, dividing them evenly. Top each tortilla with avocado slices and salsa; garnish with cilantro.

Per Servings

479 calories; 34 g fat; 460 mg cholesterol; 683 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 26 g protein

avocado banana and orange fruit bowl

This medley of flavors is perfect when you're on the run.

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Serves

4

Ingredients

2 avocados from Mexico
2 bananas
2 oranges
Sugar

Instructions

Peel and pit avocados; cut into 1-inch cubes. Peel banana and cut into 1-inch pieces.  Cut away peel and white pith of oranges. Cut into 1/2-inch rounds and cut each round into quarters. In a bowl, combine avocado, bananas and oranges.  Sweeten to taste with sugar.

Per Servings

175 calories; 8 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 4 mg sodium; 28 g carbohydrate;  6 g fiber; 2 g protein

avocado banana and walnut muffins

Sweet and nutty muffins with an exotic flair.

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Serves

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

1/2 cup (about 1 medium) mashed avocado from Mexico
1/2 cup (about 2 small) mashed ripe bananas
2 large eggs
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 12 muffin tin wells or line with paper cups. In a large bowl, mix avocado, bananas, eggs and milk. In a separate bowl, whisk or sift together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir into avocado mixture; do not over-mix. Stir in walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin; bake 15-20 minutes or until tops start to brown and a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Per Servings

197 calories; 6 g fat; 36 mg cholesterol; 317 mg sodium; 33 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 5 g protein

avocado-coffee milkshake

Creamy and absolutely delicious.

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Serves

6 cups

Ingredients

2   teaspoons instant espresso powder
2   cups milk
2   cups ice cubes
1   can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1   fully ripened Avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted and diced

Instructions

In small cup, dissolve espresso powder in 2 tablespoons water.  In blender, combine milk, ice cubes, condensed milk, dissolved espresso powder and avocado; blend until very smooth.  Serve immediately.

avocado crab melt

Who says breakfast has to be boring?

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Serves

4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups picked crabmeat
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper
4 English muffins, split and toasted
2 avocados from Mexico, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

Heat broiler. In a bowl, mix together crabmeat, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Spoon 3 tablespoons crabmeat mixture onto each muffin half; top with 3 slices avocado and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Per Servings

403 calories; 18 g fat; 71 mg cholesterol;  776 mg sodium; 36 g carbohydrate; 9 g fiber; 28 g protein

avocado grapefruit and mango fruit bowl

Smooth and tangy, perfect for any time of day.

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Serves

4

Ingredients

1 avocado from Mexico
2 ruby grapefruits
2 mangos
2 tablespoons mint, chopped or cut into thin strips
Sugar

Instructions

Peel and pit avocado; cut into 1-inch cubes. Cut away peel and white pith of grapefruits. With a small knife, cut between membranes to remove grapefruit segments. Peel mangos; cut flesh away from pit and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine avocado, grapefruit segments, mango cubes and mint. Sweeten to taste with sugar.

Per Servings

214 calories; 8 g fat;  0 mg cholesterol;  6 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate;  7 g fiber; 3 g protein

avocado melon and strawberry fruit bowl

Another great way to enjoy avocados with your favorite fruits.

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Serves

4

Ingredients

1 large avocado from Mexico
1 1/2 cups cantaloupe cubes
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, stemmed and cut in half
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Sugar

Instructions

Peel and pit avocado; cut into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine avocado, cantaloupe, strawberries and lime juice. Sweeten to taste with sugar.

Per Servings

133 calories; 8 g fat;  0 mg cholesterol; 14 mg sodium; 17 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 2 g protein

avocado, orange juice and yogurt smoothie

A creamy, nutritious drink for active lifestyles.

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Serves

2

Ingredients

1 small avocado from Mexico, peeled and pitted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt

Instructions

In blender, combine avocado, orange juice and yogurt. Blend until smooth; pour into 2 glasses.

Per Servings

306 calories; 15 g fat; 2 mg cholesterol; 86 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate;7 g fiber; 8 g protein

b-a-t breakfast sandwich

Bacon, avocado and tomato - what could be better?

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Serves

4

Ingredients

8 slices whole wheat or multigrain sandwich bread, toasted
1/2 cup fat-free garlic and herb cream cheese
6 strips bacon, cooked and cut in half
2 avocados from Mexico, peeled, pitted and sliced
8 slices tomato
Cilantro sprigs

Instructions

Spread 4 slices of bread with cheese. Top with bacon, avocado and tomato slices, dividing ingredients evenly. Garnish with cilantro and close sandwiches with remaining slices of bread.

Per Servings

382 calories; 21 g fat; 15 mg cholesterol; 647 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrate; 12 g fiber; 17 g protein

avocado breakfast wrap

A simple, delicious breakfast that is all wrapped up.

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Serves

4

Ingredients

2 cups egg whites
2 avocados from Mexico, peeled, pitted and diced
1/4 cup tomatillo salsa
4 large multigrain tortillas or wraps, heated
2 small tomatoes, diced
Cilantro sprigs

Instructions

In a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, cook egg whites, stirring with a spatula, until scrambled. Gently mix in avocados and salsa. Spoon scrambled egg whites onto tortillas, dividing them evenly. Top with tomatoes and a few cilantro sprigs; roll up.

Per Servings

333 calories; 18 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 549 mg sodium; 30 g carbohydrate; 19 g fiber; 25 g protein

Avocado Sauce Eggs Benedict

Poached egg on roasted tomato with avocado sauce and crumbled bacon

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Serves

4

Ingredients

For tomatoes
4 medium tomatoes, halved lengthwise
¼ teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons parsley
4 teaspoons olive oil

For avocado sauce
2 Ripe Mexican Hass avocadoes
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup water
¾ teaspoons fine salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or scallions
4 slices cooked bacon

4 English muffins, split
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
8 large eggs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 500°F.  Arrange tomato halves, cut sides up on a foil-lined baking pan. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt, sugar, and parsley, then drizzle with olive oil.
Roast tomatoes until soft but still intact, 30 to 40 minutes.

In food processor, combine avocados, lime juice, water, olive oil, salt and pepper; process until smooth.  In medium bowl, combine avocado sauce; stir in chives or scallions.  Separate English muffin halves and brush with olive oil; bake in pre-heated oven until edges are brown, about 8 minutes.

While muffins are cooking, fill a 12-inch heavy skillet with water until half-full; bring water to a simmer, then add vinegar. Break an egg into a small cup, then carefully pour the egg into the water. Repeat with remaining eggs, poach eggs at a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until whites are firm but yolks are still runny. To drain, transfer eggs with a slotted spoon to paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

To assemble, place roasted tomatoes on top of English muffins. Top each tomato with an egg, then transfer muffins to 4 plates. Spoon avocado sauce over eggs and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Per Servings

596 calories, 22 grams protein, 40 grams fat, 40 grams carbohydrate