Ashy's vegetarian recipes

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Avocado recipes

artichokes stuffed with avocado and aubergine puree
avocado and grapefruit salad with Stilton dressing
vegetarian nori maki sushi
pasta with avocado and spinach
avocado pasta salad
guacamole (version 2)
avocado with strawberry sauce
avocado and aubergine salad
creany guacamole
avocado custard

 

Avocado facts:

High in vitamin E

A good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure

Sodium and cholesterol free

A source of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol

The name 'avocado' is derived from the Aztec word for 'testicle'

For many years they were considered to posess strong aphrodisiac qualities

Avocados are good for your complexion if you turn the skins inside out and rub them on your face

They're easy to grow at home (no, that's not true, but I wish it was)