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Although caloric, avocado is beneficial for health. Find out how to prepare it

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Avocado recipes are always a good choice. After all, despite being caloric, avocado is a rich source of good fat and its consumption can provide several benefits. The advantages of eating avocado have been scientifically proven. Nutritionist Francis Moura Santos says that studies on the benefits of avocado indicate its ability to prevent some types of cancer, such as colon, prostate and breast cancers.

• The benefits of avocado

In addition, avocado seeds, leaves and oil are also good for your health. The nutritionist says that the first two have antiviral action, and the last one is a source of omega 7 and omega 9, in addition to helping to treat rheumatic and joint diseases (not to mention helping to reduce cholesterol).

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With all these benefits, it's important to include avocado in your diet from time to time. Here's a list of tasty and easy-to-make avocado recipes:

classic guacamole

Ingredients

• 1 medium ripe avocado;
• 1 crushed garlic clove;
• ½ chopped onion;
• 1 lemon juice;
• 1 chopped tomato;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
• Salt and black pepper to taste.

Method of preparation

If desired, soak the onion in a hot pan for about ten minutes to reduce the acidity. It is also possible to use it directly. Then cut all the ingredients into small pieces and mash them together with the avocado pulp in a large bowl, seasoning to your liking. Then you can put the mixture in a closed container and refrigerate it for an hour or so if you want to eat the chilled guacamole. But you can also eat as soon as you prepare. Enjoy!

avocado pate

Ingredients

• 1 medium avocado;
• 1 cup of tofu;
• 20 g of green olives;
• 1 onion;
• Black pepper to taste;
• 2 tablespoons of oregano;
• ½ cup (tea) of green scent;
• ½ cup (tea) of olive oil;
• Salt to taste.

Method of preparation

Blend the ingredients in a blender (except the avocado and oregano) and add the avocado little by little, while the appliance is still on. After beating the avocado, turn off the blender and add the oregano. Pour the contents into a container and season with the oil. Serve chilled.

avocado smoothie

Ingredients

• ½ medium ripe avocado;
• 1 ½ glass of oat milk or whatever you like;
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (optional)

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Method of preparation

• Blend everything in a blender until smooth and serve.

Avocado and banana cake

Ingredients

• 1 very ripe banana
• ½ medium ripe avocado
• 2 glasses of oat milk or any other of your choice
• 1 cup oil (can be coconut oil, sunflower oil or other vegetable oil)
• 3 tablespoons of ground and hydrated flaxseed
• 3 cups of oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of cloves
• 1 ½ cup sugar

Method of preparation

Grind the flaxseeds in a blender and let them hydrate in a glass of water for 15 minutes. Then, blend the avocado, bananas, flaxseed, oat milk, sugar and oil in a blender. Place the mixture in a bowl and mix with the flours, adding the yeast afterwards. Bake in a greased and floured tin at moderate temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Allow it to cool and place it a little in the fridge. Just serve!

Avocado cream

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 can of condensed soy milk
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
• Lemon zest to decorate

Method of preparation

Beat the avocado pulp in a blender with the condensed soy milk, lemon juice and brown sugar. Pour the cream into the avocado peel and garnish with lemon zest. Refrigerate and leave for three hours before serving.

Ice cream from Avocado

Ingredients

• 1 can of condensed soy milk
• 2 cups of mashed avocado
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (maple syrup)

Method of preparation

Blend all ingredients in a blender until they form a cream. Freeze for four hours and serve.

Avocado salad

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, chopped into small cubes.
• 1 and 1/2 lemons (juice)
• 3 diced tomatoes
• 1 coffee spoon of salt
• 1 finely chopped head onion.
• pepper sauce to taste
• Arugula and lettuce leaves
• Cashew nuts to taste
• 3 strands of oil
• A dash of oregano
• 1/2 clove of garlic macerated

mode of preparation

Mix all ingredients, chill for 20 minutes and serve as desired.

Avocado salad dressing

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
• 1 coffee spoon of salt
• two lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons of oil
• 1 tablespoon of oregano

Method of preparation

Blend all ingredients in a blender until it looks like sauce. Pour freely into the salad.

avocado leaf tea

Ingredients

• 10 avocado leaves
• 1 liter of water

Method of preparation

Boil the water. Once boiled, place the avocado leaves in a container and pour boiling water over the top. Cover and leave to steep for 30 minutes. Do not consume after 24 hours of preparation.

Avocado mousse with cocoa

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Ingredients

• 1 cup ripe avocado (about 1/2 large avocado or 2 avocados)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2 scoops of semisweet chocolate
• 2 hazelnuts
• 1/2 spoon of rum

Method of preparation

• Blend everything in a blender. Let it freeze for ten hours. Serve freely.

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