Aguacates Rellenos – Stuffed Avocados

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Stuffed Avocados or Aguacates Rellenos is a simple recipe using that healthy green vegetable. Ecuador grows wonderful avocados year round.

Ingredients:

3 large avocados
1 cup chopped, cooked ham (or chopped cold roast pork or chicken)
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped (or 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables)
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup mayonnaise, fat free if you prefer (tomato sauce or Béchamel sauce is often substituted in Ecuador)
romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded

Directions:

Carefully peel the avocados, cut into half lengthwise making sure to remove the pits. In a bowl combine the ham and hard boiled eggs, season to taste with salt and pepper, and fold in the mayonnaise. Fill the hollows of the avocados with the mixture.

Make a bed of lettuce on six salad plates and put half an avocado on each. Serve as a first course or light luncheon dish. A vinaigrette sauce may be used instead of mayonnaise.

NOTE: Avocados discolor quickly, so if it is necessary to prepare this ahead of time, dip the avocados in lemon juice, or leave them unpeeled, though they will look less appetizing.

10 Health Benefits of Avocados states that avocados are good for:

Prostate Cancer Prevention

Oral Cancer Defense

Breast Cancer Protection

Eye Health

Lower Cholesterol

Heart Health

Stroke Prevention

Better Nutrient Absorption

Glutathione Source

Vitamin E Powerhouse

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Aguacates Rellenos – Stuffed Avocados