Overstuffed Avocado
Written by Allison Frahn
Hight in Protein and Vitamin-Packed!
What if you could over-stuff your food and under-stuff your belt? Well, it is with great pleasure that this week I introduce you to Ms. Avocado (or Mr., you decide) – love at first sight! (Or should I say bite, being that it’s a pretty ugly fruit on the outside!) Note that I referred to the avocado as a fruit, yes… it is! It’s not a vegetable as some might assume; it is actually part of the berry family. The rich, pale yellow-green flesh of the pear-shaped fruit has a texture likened to a firm, ripe banana: smooth and buttery, with a faintly nutty flavor. In addition to its mouth-watering taste, it is super healthy too! There are 13 vitamins that the body absolutely needs: vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate) and avocados naturally contain many of these vitamins. The avocado provides nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, vitamin E, B vitamins and folic acid. While it is true that avocados are high in fat, most of it is monounsaturated– the “good” fat that actually can help to lower cholesterol levels.
Now that I’ve gotten you acquainted, let’s make magic happen, people, and stuff this fruit to the max! That’s right, we’re Slim Pickinizing the plain avocado today… I cannot wait for you to taste this dish! What’s even better? There’s no messy clean-up required! Simply enjoy this meal… that’s all you have to worry about!
Keeping our bodies in shape is hard work… and, yes, it absolutely does mean making sacrifices when it comes to the foods that we choose to eat! However, the key is to still enjoy the foods that you love by simply recreating them into a healthy version. That’s what I’m here for! I’ll take the guesswork away from you and bring you new recipes each and every week! It’s all about being creative with good-for-you foods! As my trademark proclaims, I will always do my best to deliver to you: 100% Taste, 0% Guilt!
It's all here for you and ready to go. Each Alli’s Slim Pickins recipe provides detailed ingredients, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare each mouth-watering meal! Come on, let's make it happen...
Ingredients:
1 medium avocado
3 oz. can tuna, drained
1/4 cup each: green pepper, red onion, cucumber - all diced
1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, plain
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp each: sea salt
1 packet sweetener (i.e. Splenda or stevia)
1/4 cup fresh orange sections, diced
How to Prepare
1. Slice avocado in half, lengthwise (be careful of the pit, it’s big!). Split open and remove the bit.
2. Scoop out the center of the avocado, leaving about ¼ inch of the fruit all around, and put the scooped out fruit into a bowl. Set the halves aside.
3. Add tuna, pepper, onion, cucumber yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, salt and sweetener to the bowl with the scooped out avocado. Mix all ingredients until very well blended.
4. Add orange sections and mix gently.
5. Scoop half of the mix into each of the avocado halves.
6. Put in refrigerator for approximately 10 minutes to slightly chill. (Or wait to take them out until you’re ready to leave for your picnic!)
7. Grab a spoon and eat up! Yum. EnjoyJ
NUTRITION DATA
Per serving (serves 1): 470.5 calories, 32 grams protein, 28.3 grams carbohydrates, 25.5 grams fat (good fat!)
100% TASTE, 0% GUILT
source:fitnessrxmag.com
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