Avocados from Mexico

Mint, Honeydew and Avocado Smoothie

October 26, 2015 By Lena

Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Instead of reaching for another coffee, try this Mint, Honeydew and Avocado Smoothie! Take half a honeydew melon and three ripe avocados. Seed, cut in chunks and toss into a blender, adding mint syrup (recipe follows) until desired consistency is achieved. Garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy!
12107523_1117459691621005_1353696617_n The recipe was created by Chef Andres Marquez for our #AvoSocial. The smoothie is satisfying, refreshing, and best of all – good for you! A moderate fat diet that includes one fresh avocado daily may help your body absorb nutrients from other foods and lower cholesterol. More than 75 percent of the fat in avocados is considered “good” fat, with 3g coming from monounsaturated fat and 0.5g from polyunsaturated fat (per 1-ounce serving).

Okay, back to the recipe. To make that mint syrup, you’re going to need to boil one (1) litre of water. Grab four (4) mint sprigs and separate the leaves from the stems. (The leaves are used for garnish, above.) Add the mint stems and 2 cups of sugar to the boiling water. Turn the heat off and let all the ingredients steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the stems and cool completely. …

Join us for an #AvoSocial!

October 2, 2015 By Lena

Love an avocado today.

Tomorrow, 18 awesome influencers from Toronto will enjoy an ‪#‎AvoSocial‬ brunch at my home! (And I don’t even have to cook! Thanks Avocados from Mexico!)

Fresh, delicious, authentic, and available year-round, avocados contain nearly essential 20 vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds like 81 micrograms lutein and zeaxanthin, which research suggests may help maintain eye health as we age. And, more than 75 percent of the fat in avocados is considered “good” fat, with 3g coming from monounsaturated fat and 0.5g from polyunsaturated fat (per 1-ounce serving). Not only that, but avocados are also free of cholesterol and sodium.

Want to learn more? You’re invited to follow along! Join us as we share delicious Avocado-inspired recipes, and one lucky tweeter will have a chance to win an Avocado Green KitchenAid blender!
AvoSocial Be sure to tweet us with any questions you may have. See you on Saturday!

Weekend Eats: Shrimp, Arugula and Avocado Flatbread

May 29, 2015 By Lena

From my friends at Avocados From Mexico, here’s the perfect light, summer-fresh meal that you can enjoy this weekend. Try this Flatbread with Grilled Red Peppers, Shrimp, Arugula and Avocado. Bonus – it can be grilled on the barbecue!
LG-pain-plat-avocat-EN 1 naan flatbread
60 ml commercial Alfredo sauce
1 grilled red pepper, sliced into strips
15 ml olive oil
5 raw shrimp, peeled
1 avocado, quartered
A few arugula leaves
Fleur de sel and fresh pepper to taste
½ grilled lemon

Brush the bread with the Alfredo sauce. In a skillet over high heat, sauté the shrimp in the olive oil and arrange on the bread. Add the red pepper slices. Bake in a 300˚F oven for 5 minutes. Add the avocado pieces and arugula leaves. Season and drizzle olive oil over top. Serve with grilled lemon.

CHEF’S TIP: Garnish with grated cheese and top off with a few slices of smoked salmon. …

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

May 5, 2015 By Lena

Guacamole and fajitas. Mexican flags and mariachi bands. Margaritas, margaritas, and…. more margaritas.

It’s Cinco de Mayo!

This year, I’m so pleased to team up with Avocados From Mexico. In fact, you could call me the Avo Whisperer. All year, I’ll be sharing the best recipes featuring – you guessed it – Avocados From Mexico, in addition to party ideas, nutrition facts, meal inspiration and more. And today, I’m excited to let you in on a little secret… a recipe for the BEST GUAC you’ll ever have!
carnivale-guacamole-788x440 Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a batch of this delicious spread:

5 Hass Avocados from Mexico, cut into medium chunks
3 roma tomatoes, seeded & diced
1 serrano chili, finely diced
3 tbsp garlic chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
3 tbsp olive oil
sea salt season to taste

Halve Hass Avocados and remove seeds. Cut into medium chunks (about a half inch thick) inside the Avocado shells, then scoop into a bowl with a spoon. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. (Don’t mash it into a paste; leave somewhat chunky.) Season with salt and taste, then mix a little bit more to combine thoroughly. Pair with corn chips.

All ingredients can be adjusted to suit your taste! We use non-traditional lemon juice instead of lime juice, because I’m a fan of the milder flavour. (As we say in my house, “lemon in the guac, lime in the cerveza!”) And, if you’re hankering for more Avo Inspiration, join our #AvoMexico Twitter Chat today at 12pm EDT! We’ll dish on the best, um, dishes! See you at noon!

Celebrate Your #AvoLove with an #AvoMexico Twitter Fiesta!

April 30, 2015 By Lena

They just might be the world’s most perfect superfood.

I’m talking about Avocados from Mexico, of course! Fresh, delicious, authentic, and available year-round, avocados contain nearly essential 20 vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds like 81 micrograms lutein and zeaxanthin, which research suggests may help maintain eye health as we age. And, more than 75 percent of the fat in avocados is considered “good” fat, with 3g coming from monounsaturated fat and 0.5g from polyunsaturated fat (per 1-ounce serving). Not only that, but avocados are also completely free of cholesterol and sodium.

But the most compelling reason to love Avocados from Mexico? GUAC.

At my house, it’s Guac O’Clock all the time! Guacamole with tortilla chips. Guacamole with veggies. Guacamole as a sandwich spread. Guac all the things!

And what better time to celebrate my favourite dip than Cinco de Mayo – that’s right, it’s time for a Twitter Fiesta!
Join us on Tuesday, May 5th at Noon EDT for an authentic Cinco de Mayo party. We’ll share the most sought-after recipes, discuss party ideas and inspiration, and of course, introduce you to Avocados from Mexico (@AvosMexicoCA)! And, to thank you for joining us, we’ll have a few prizes that will allow you to indulge in your #AvoLove.

RSVP below for a chance to win, and we’ll see you on Tuesday afternoon! …