Kristen Mowers, Nutrition Coordinator
Some Fun Facts about Avocados:
- Avocado trees can grow as tall as 80 feet and produce as many as 400 fruits annually.
- Pick avocados that are firm but give to gentle pressure.
- Hass avocados turn dark green or black when ripe. Other varieties remain green.
- Place unripe avocados in a paper bag for two to three days at room temperature.
- Store ripe avocados in refrigerator up to one week.
- To serve, cut lengthwise around the seed, twist halves open and remove seed. Scoop out fruit or slice.
- Rub lemon or lime juice onto cut fruit to avoid browning.
- A serving of avocados is one-quarter cup sliced avocado. This is about one-fifth of a medium avocado.
Try this tasty recipe that will help you reach your goal of fruit and vegetable servings for the day.
AVOCADO TORTILLA SOUP
Ingredients:
(Makes 8 servings at 1 cup each)
3 (14-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
2 (10¾-ounce) cans low-sodium condensed tomato soup
½ bunch cilantro, leaves only
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
8 corn tortilla chips, crumbled
Directions:
- In a large pot over high heat, combine chicken broth, tomato soup, cilantro, garlic and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then puree small batches in a blender.
- Return to pot and add avocado. Heat thoroughly.
- Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with crumbled tortilla chips.
- Serve warm or chilled.
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