Aguacates

Red, White & Guac! Fire up the grill, pass the guacamole, and make avocados part of your Fourth of July celebration. Happy Fourth of July! 🥑🇺🇸

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Ingredients:
2 cup long-grain white rice
4 cups water
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and mashed
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small red onion, finely diced

Instructions:
Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Let the cooked rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside.

Prepare the Air-Fried Chickpeas: Toss the chickpeas with a little olive oil and season with garlic salt. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and golden.

Prepare the Avocado Mixture: Mash the avocado in a medium bowl until creamy. Stir in the lime juice and minced garlic (if using) until smooth.

Make the Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice: Transfer the cooked rice to a large mixing bowl. Fold in the avocado mixture until well coated. Stir in the chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and crispy chickpeas.

Serve and enjoy.

Quick, creamy, and made for real life. This simple Instant Pot® recipe comes together fast with just a few ingredients. A creamy avocado sauce pairs perfectly with rice and chicken for an easy dinner you can enjoy now—or save for later as meal prep. Even better? Fresh avocados add fiber, healthy fats, and whole-food nutrition. One food, multiple benefits. Recipe below.

Add aguacates, love your heart!

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. garlic, minced and divided
16 oz. chicken breast, raw, boneless, skinless
2 cups chicken stock, low sodium
1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper

Instructions:
Set a 6 qt. Instant Pot® to sauté on high heat.
Add oil, 1 tsp. garlic, salt and pepper, and then add chicken. Sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
With the chicken remaining in the pressure cooker, add chicken broth and rice and stir to combine, ensuring the rice is fully submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.
While Instant Pot® is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce in a high-speed blender or food processor. Add diced avocado, remaining garlic, lime juice, chili powder, pepper and salt and blend until smooth.
When the Instant Pot has finished releasing the pressure, open the lid and stir in the avocado lime sauce.

Nutrition and physical activity go hand in hand for heart health.
Research found that increased avocado consumption was associated with higher reported physical activity over six months among Hispanic families. Small habits add up—start by adding aguacates to your meals. ❤️🥑

👉 Explore the research.
Findings from a randomized controlled trial involving 72 Hispanic families show that increased avocado consumption was associated with higher reported levels of physical activity over six months. These findings align with several other research studies suggesting that avocados are a valuable part of a healthy lifestyle. The study received funding from the Avocado Nutrition Center, and more research is needed to understand how the results apply to other populations.

Here’s to the dads — the pit of every familia. The ones who lead with patience, love, and a steady supply of dad jokes. Happy Father’s Day! 🥑