Smaller avocados, from bags of Lil’ Cados to single size 84s, tend to be a shopper favorite. They ripen faster after purchase while staying greener when cut and refrigerated. They are also the perfect size for single-serving meals and snacks. Here are three recipes to share with your shoppers as they begin their back-to-school season this Fall:
Avocado Slices
Serves 1
The easiest avocado recipe around – this recipe shows how to simply slice avocados and add your choice of seasoning for an on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
- 1 Lil’Cado avocado, sliced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lime juice, and garlic in a food processor for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cumin and avocado and pulse until mixed.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Instructions
- Cut avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Remove the peel.
- Cut into slices.
- Season to taste and devour.
Classic Turkey, Avo, BLT
Serves 2
The classic all-American sandwich just got an upgrade with avocados! Add green goodness to crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread with this recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
- 1 Lil’Cado avocado, sliced
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
- 8 oz. sliced turkey
- 4 strips of bacon of choice, crisp
- 1 cup butter lettuce
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
Instructions
- Place toast on a cutting board and spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side.
- Add a layer of turkey, bacon, and avocado to two pieces of toast.
- Add a second layer of turkey, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Top with the second slice of toast.
- Cut diagonally and serve.
Avo, Apple & Chicken Salad
Serves 2-3
This flavorful green salad is both refreshing and delightful, made with cubes of rotisserie chicken breast, crisp apples, onion, and of course, avocados.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
- 2 Lil’Cados avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 2 red apples, cored and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tsp. dill
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, avocado, apples, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and dill.
- Drizzle dressing over chicken avocado mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently, garnish as desired, and enjoy.
