Thursday, April 19, 2012

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

Avocado Recipe Ingredients

* 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
* 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
* 4 medium tomatoes, diced
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 1/4 cup chopped red onion
* 3 tablespoons olive oil

Avocado Recipe Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mango, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. Stir in the salt, lime juice, red onion, and olive oil. To blend the flavors, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Avocado Steak

Avocado Steak

Avocado Recipe Ingredients

* 2 cups water
* 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
* 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
* salt to taste
* garlic powder to taste
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 small onions, chopped
* 4 beef steaks
* 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced

Avocado Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Place refried beans in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and season with salt and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
4. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until browned and tender.
5. On the prepared grill, cook steaks 7 to 10 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
6. Spread steaks with refried beans, and top with onions and avocado slices. Serve over rice.

Avocado Salsa

Avocado Salsa

Avocado Recipe Ingredients

* 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
* 2 (2.25 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
* 1 red bell pepper, chopped
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 5 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/3 cup olive oil
* 1/4 cup lemon juice
* 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

Avocado Recipe Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix corn, olives, red bell pepper and onion.
2. In a small bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour into the corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
3. Stir avocados into the mixture before serving.

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