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Arizonans love avocados!  Maybe this is why they feature so prominently in southwestern cuisine.  Also called an alligator pear, the avocado belongs to the same botanical family as cinnamon and bay laurel.  It grows on trees and is native to Mexico and Central America.  It frequently makes an appearance in healthy recipes because of its stellar nutritional profile.   In 3.5oz of raw avocado, there are 160 calories, almost 7 grams of fiber, and a wide range of vitamins and minerals.  They are higher in fat than most fruits and veggies with almost 15 g per 3.5 oz but they majority of that fat is the monounsaturated kind that is frequently considered to be “healthy fat”.  Celebrate  avocados this month with these fantastic recipes.

1. Avocado and Pistachio Ice Cream
   
2. Avocado and Tomato Salad
3. Avocado Appetizer
4. Chicken Breasts with Cheese and Chilies
   
5. Corn and Black Bean Salsa
   
6. Golden Beet, Fennel, and Avocado Salad
   
7. Rasher or Buckboard Bacon Burger
   
8. T-A-B-L-E Cosmos
   
9. Zesty Papa Protein Scramble
   
10. Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde
    
11. Papaya Avocado Salad
    
12. Hot Chile Grilled Pork Rounds with Avocado Mango Salsa and Couscous
    
13. Pan Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
    
14. Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Avocado Dip
    
15. Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
    
16. Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
    
17. Southwestern Avocado and Black Bean Salad
    
18. Steak with Avocado Sauce and Tomato Salad
    
19. Seven Layer Dip
20. Mexican Baked Fish
21. Chicken Avocado Egg Rolls
22. California Chicken
23. Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
24. Tangy Cucumber and Avocado Salad
    
25. Carne Asada Tacos
    
26. Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
    
27. California Roll Salad
    
28. Santa Fe Salad
    
29. Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dip
    
30. Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

Related articles

• 10 Things to do With Avocados (fillyourplate.org)
• All About Avocados
• What’s in Season in December? (fillyourplate.org)