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Avocado Tostada


It is hard to believe I am almost finished with my experiment.  Just two days left!  Pictured above is an avocado tostada from the Leaning Pear in Wimberley, Texas.  Tostadas (toasted tortillas) are great because you can just let your imagination go!  Black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, mango, cilantro....go for it!  This features fried avocado.   

Avocado Fries


Avocados can be fried in oil or bake-fried.  Simply cute avocado into wedges.  Sprinkle with a little salt.   Roll in flour.  Dip into beaten eggs.  Dredge in panko crumbs.  Either bake in oven at 350 degrees or fry in vegetable oil.  You can jazz these up by adding garlic and or chili powder.  Avocado fries are also good as an alternative to French fries or an appetizer with a dipping sauce.   One of my favorites is cilantro lime dipping sauce.  You can use it on just about anything.   



Cilantro Lime Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 wedge lime juice, freshly squeezed
Combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender.  Pulse until combined and cilantro is blended (no large leaves remain).

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Alternatives:

Omit the mayonnaise and use only sour cream.
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and mayonnaise.







 





 

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