Recipe Provided by Chef Richard Sandoval, Richard Sandoval Restaurants.
Jicama Strips with Spicy Lime Guacamole
Need an afternoon pick-me-up that helps you stay on track with your weight management goals? This packable snack is easy to eat on-the-go and can fit in a healthy eating plan. Avocados are a good source of fiber, which slows digestion and can help keep you full and satisfied between meals.
Open-faced Traditional Bolillo with Avocado and Cottage Cheese
Top traditional Hispanic bread with creamy avocado, cottage cheese and crunchy pepitas (pumpkin) for a delicious afternoon snack that supports your weight management goals. This tasty combination of ingredients provides a good source of fiber and a good source of protein which help you feel full and satisfied between meals.
Pico de Gallo Avocado Toast
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of avocado toast by spreading healthy avocado on toasted bread and then adding these delicious ingredients from a list of the top 15 toppers favored by Hispanics per a national survey. *
Fiber slows the speed of digestion, which helps you feel full and may help you eat less and stay satisfied longer. This delicious and festive dish is a good source of fiber, providing 5 grams of fiber per serving.
*Aguacates Frescos Saborea Uno Hoy® 15th Anniversary of Avocado Toast Survey, Directions Research, April 2021
Avocado and Chicken Fajita Salad Bowl
Bursting in color and flavor, this dish provides unsaturated fats, an excellent source of protein and fiber that will leave you and your family feeling satisfied. In fact, eating a diet rich in foods containing fiber, like fruits, vegetables, and beans, may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. You’ll be sure to make this your go-to option.
Instant Pot® Avocado Chile Verde With Pork
Serve up this delicious, Instant Pot twist on a popular Mexican spicy stew, a traditional staple perfect all year long. The fresh avocado delivers important nutrients and a rich, creamy sauce without the need for a thickening agent. Enjoy the signature bold, smoky flavors that come out from these fresh ingredients and the benefits of an excellent source of fiber and protein with each serving.
Machaca Burritos with Fresh Avocado Sauce
Machaca is a flavorful marinated meat and a traditional favorite. This burrito recipe is full of a variety of spices and ideal for an easy weekday dinner or for on-the-go. The avocado sauce adds a creamy texture and savory flavor that is sure to satisfy. The best part is that this recipe is Instant Pot® friendly, saving you time in the prep process!
Recipe developed by Malena Perdomo, MS, RDN, CDE
Instant Pot® Green Pozole with Chicken and Avocado
Pozole is a traditional Mexican recipe that is delicious but typically time consuming and complicated to make, but this take makes it easy and reinvents the family-favorite dish with a healthier approach using avocados beyond just a topper. Ready in under an hour, this delicious dish featuring chicken, hominy, and a tomatillo and avocado sauce is easily prepared using an Instant Pot®. This recipe can easily be vegetarian if preferred by removing the cooked shredded chicken and using vegetable stock. Either way, it is a perfect weekday meal or great for special celebrations!
Plant-Powered AvoTaco Boats
Spice up dinner with a side of these savory AvoTaco Boats fueled by plant power. Broiled avocado halves feature a tasty combination of cauliflower and walnuts, easily prepped before dinner or even the day before. Add this to the menu especially if working on managing weight. Fiber-containing foods like avocados, help provide a feeling of fullness but with fewer calories.
