About Vegetarian Food: An homage to the humble avocado

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Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Food Getting Started Easy Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Holidays From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food Obviously, I love good food, or I wouldn't be writing about it all the time, and I often sing the praises of my favorite chocolate desserts, and of course, my favorite grain (quinoa, of course), but it's been a while since I waxed poetic about my favorite fruit. So great a fruit is it, that you might not even consider it a fruit. The humble avocado. Getting started with avocados Before we get started exploring the many ways to enjoy avocados, we need fresh ripe avocados. Here's how to choose avocados, how to ripen avocados and how to cut avocados. See More About:  cooking tips  avocado recipes  fruit recipes Like guacamole? Like tapenade? Try this olive avocado dip Like guacamole? Like olive tapenade? Sure you do! And you're going to love this avocado and olive dip recipe. It combines olives, avocados, chili peppers, green onions and fresh basil. Delightful! California-style vegan fudge In California, when avocados are in season, we'll find a way to enjoy them any way we can. I love a touch of sea salt on a few slices as a side dish, or avocados drizzled with balsamic vinegar for a snack. But love of avocados doesn't stop there in my native California. Nope. We've found a way to enjoy avocados with another one of nature's greatest gifts: chocolate! I'm talking about avocado fudge. It's creamy, chocolatey, vegan and delicious! Try it! See More About:  avocado recipes  vegan desserts  chocolate recipes How much fat and calories are in an avocado? With all this talk about avocado, you're probably wondering about how much fat an avocado really has. While it's true that avocados are a fruit and come from nature, they do have a high fat content. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing, of course, so avocados are best enjoyed in moderation. On the plus side, they do provide a lot of fiber! Read on to learn more about the nutritional value of avocados. See More About:  vegetarian nutrition  avocado recipes  Vegetarian Food Ads Vegetarian Recipes Food Recipes Vegetarian Food Avocado Vegetarian Dishes Featured Articles   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Jolinda Hackett Vegetarian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads All Vegetarian Recipes How to Go Vegetarian/Vegan Vegetarian Nutrition 101 Vegetarian and Vegan Barbeques Vegetarian FAQs Advertisement