Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Chili Lime Avocados

This "recipe" is not so much a recipe as it is a method of making a great side dish to go with Mexican food.  I pull this out of my hat when I need a quick, easy side dish for taco night.  It is a great one for days you don't really want to think about sides.  The only brain power required is to add up how many avocados you will need to feed the number of people you will be feeding!  It's kinda like deconstructed guacamole.  Deconstructed guacamole.  Maybe I should be on Iron Chef.  Yeah, maybe not.  Anyway,  I like to figure on one avocado per person but we are BIG fans of avocado in my house so you can adjust this to fit your needs!  Enjoy! 

Chili Lime Avocados (adapted from foodnetwork.com)

Avocados
Freshly squeezed lime juice
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Chili powder
Chopped cilantro for garnish

Split avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pit.  Scoop the avocado halves out of the skin with a spoon and arrange them on a platter.  Drizzle the avocado halves with lime juice and olive oil.  Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, chili powder and cilantro and serve!  

1 avocado has about 234 calories and the rest of the ingredients have minimal (like, less than 10) calories!

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