Thursday, December 27, 2012

AVOCADO


Medicinal Properties of Ingredients - A to Z
Thank you to http://www.UrbanRemedy.com/ for the info.

AVOCADOS - Cooling and sweet. Tonifies the blood, calms the liver. High in lecithin, which is a brain food. Rich in copper.

... Urban Remedy u
ses Avacados in their Super Green Cleanse:
http://www.urbanremedy.com/green-cleanse/

Here is a RECIPE for Avacado Stuffed Crab Cakes, serves ~6:

Ingredients:

8 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese
3 Tbsp. low fat mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red bell pepper
2 Tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
1 Tbsp. Dijon style mustard
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
2 (6 oz.) cans lump crab, rinsed, drained, picked through for shells and squeezed dry
1 ripe, Fresh Avocado, seeded, peeled and finely chopped
6 cups mixed greens
6 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup prepared balsamic salad dressing

Instructions:

In small skillet, heat a little less than 1/3 of the oil over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for 2 minutes.
In large bowl, combine shallots, bread crumbs, cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, bell pepper, parsley, mustard, egg, salt and crab. Cover and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.
Stir in avocados. Form crab mixture into 12 cakes and chill for 30 minutes.
In large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook for about 3 minutes or until browned, turn and brown other side.
Serve on a bed of greens and sliced oranges drizzled with dressing.

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