Showing posts with label avocado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label avocado. Show all posts

Monday, October 8, 2012

Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas in a Creamy Avocado Sauce

M bought a big bag of avocados at Costco and a few days later turns to me and asks what we can make with them.  :-)  I started googling recipes and sent him a few to choose from.  He ended up choosing this one and it was fantastic!  They were very filling and would be great to serve when you're having guests!  I wouldn't add the green onion next time but that's just a personal taste thing.

Before the oven

Bubbling and ready to eat

M being creative for a pic of his food


Ingredients:
1 c chicken broth
1 c salsa verde
1/2 c sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 jalapeno, coursely chopped (seeds removed)
1 clove garlice, chopped
1 tsp cumin
salt & pepper, to taste
1 handful cilantro
1/2 lime juice
4 c cooked shredded chicken
2 avocados, diced
2 green onions (I would omit this next time but only because I don't like green onion)
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 c shredded monterey jack cheese
8 (7") tortillas
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Puree the chicken broth; salsa verde; sour cream; avocados; jalapeno; garlic; cumin; salt; pepper; cilantro & lime juice in a blender or food processor
Mix half the sauce with the chicken; avocado; green onions & half the cheese
Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with some of the sauce; wrap the chicken and avocado mixture in tortillas and place them in the dish
Top the enchiladas with remaining sauce & cheese.  Bake until the cheese has melted and sides are bubbling - about 15-20 minutes.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Avocado Bruschetta

I was looking for a simple but yummy appetizer and came upon this.  It was very easy to whip up yet was light and delicious.  I'd definitely recommend this for an easy to make appetizer!

Ingredients:
2 avocados, pitted and diced
1 small tomato, diced
1 tbsp onion, diced
2 tsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Bread, sliced 1/2" thick
Olive Oil for drizzling

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Line a baking sheet with sliced bread and drizzle olive oil on both sides of the bread
Bake for about 5 minutes per side, until lightly toasted

In a medium bowl, combine the other ingredients & stir until blended

To serve, scoop some of the avocado mixture onto the bread