Summer is on its way along with gatherings with family and friends. Appetizers are a wonderful dish to bring to these gatherings, but they don’t need to be complicated. This recipe is super easy, tasty, and healthy. Avocado Bites are sure to please everyone – even my hubby who doesn’t really care for avocados liked these!
Let’s take a look at a few of the healthy ingredients in these appetizers plus the health benefits.
Avocado
Did you know that the avocado is also known as the alligator pear? Depending on the variety, they can weigh from 8 ounces and up to 3 pounds. I cannot imagine a three-pound avocado!
Nutritional Highlights
- Excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acid
- Excellent source of vitamin E, B vitamins, and fiber
- Excellent source of potassium, having 2 to 3 times more than a banana
Health Benefits
- Healthy oils in avocado may help lower cholesterol
- Loaded with powerful antioxidants that can protect your eyes
- May help lose weight by providing a feeling of satiety
Cucumber
It is a tropical plant that originated in Southeast Asia more than 10,000 years ago. It has been used as a food and for its beneficial skin-healing properties since ancient times.
Nutritional Highlights
- Great for hydration since primarily water
- The flesh of the cucumber is a good source of vitamins C, A, and folic acid
- The skin is rich in fiber and a variety of minerals
Health Benefits
- Contains silica which can strengthen the connective tissue
- May lower blood sugar levels
- Prevents constipation
- Support heart health
- Fights inflammation
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Garlic
Garlic is a member of the lily family and is one of the oldest cultivated plants. It is native to Central Asia, and it has been used medicinally since about 1550 B.C.E.
Nutritional Highlights
- Excellent source of vitamin B6
- Good source of manganese, selenium, and vitamin C
- Good source of minerals
Health Benefits
- Combats sickness by boosting the immune system
- Reduce blood pressure
- Improve cholesterol levels
- May help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- May help detoxify heavy metals from the body
It is always helpful to know how foods can specifically improve our health, but we still want our food to taste good, too. These Avocado Bites are nutritious and yummy!
I hope you give this easy recipe a try and let me know what you think.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Heather
Avocado Bites
Ingredients
- 1 organic ripe avocado, peeled, and pitted
- 1/2 cup organic fresh basil leaves
- 1-1/2 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 to 3 organic garlic cloves (quantity will depend on how much you like garlic!)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea or Himalayan salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch pepper flakes
- 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 radishes thinly sliced into 1/2 circles
Instructions
- Place the cucumber slices on a paper towel; this will help absorb some of the juice from slices and make adding the avocado topping easier.
- Blend the avocado, basil, lemon or lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- When ready to serve, top each cucumber slice with approximately 1 teaspoon of the avocado mixture, then add a radish half circle.
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Avocado
Did you know that the avocado is also known as the alligator pear? Depending on the variety, they can weigh from 8 ounces and up to 3 pounds. I cannot imagine a three-pound avocado.
Nutritional Highlights
- Excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acid
- Excellent source of vitamin E, B vitamins, and fiber
- Excellent source of potassium, having 2 to 3 times more than a banana
Health Benefits
- Healthy oils in avocado may help lower cholesterol
- Loaded with powerful antioxidants that can protect your eyes
- May help lose weight by providing a feeling of satiety
Cucumber
It is a tropical plant that originated in Southeast Asia more than 10,000 years ago. It has been used as a food and for its beneficial skin-healing properties since ancient times.
Nutritional Highlights
- Primarily water so great for hydration
- Flesh of the cucumber is a good source of vitamins C, A, and folic acid
- Skin is rich in fiber and a variety of minerals
Health Benefits
- Contains silica which can strengthen the connective tissue
- May lower blood sugar levels
- Prevents constipation
- Support heart health
- Fights inflammation
Garlic
Garlic is a member of the lily family and is one of the oldest cultivated plants. It is native to Central Asia. It has been used medicinally since about 1550 B.C.E.
Nutritional Highlights
- Excellent source of vitamin B6
- Good source of manganese, selenium, and vitamin C
- Good source of minerals
Health Benefits
- Combats sickness by boosting the immune system
- Reduce blood pressure
- Improve cholesterol levels
- May help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- May help detoxify heavy metals from the body
It is always helpful to know how foods can specifically improve our health, but we still want our food to taste good, too.
I hope you give this easy recipe a try and let me know what you think.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Heather
Avocado Bites
Ingredients
- 1 organic ripe avocado, peeled, and pitted
- 1/2 cup organic fresh basil leaves
- 1-1/2 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 to 3 organic garlic cloves (quantity will depend on how much you like garlic!)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea or Himalayan salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch pepper flakes
- 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 radishes thinly sliced into 1/2 circles
Instructions
- Place the cucumber slices on a paper towel; this will help absorb some of the juice from slices and make adding the avocado topping easier.
- Blend the avocado, basil, lemon or lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- When ready to serve, top each cucumber slice with approximately 1 teaspoon of the avocado mixture, then add a radish half circle.