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🌎🥑 National Avocado Day: Celebrating Global Flavors and Good Health

We’re celebrating National Avocado Day with a collection of recipes shared by our very own diverse and talented staff members! Collecting these recipes, we heard from staff about how they used to eat avocados as kids - spread on bread before avocado toast was a thing - or how one staff member even had an avocado tree in her yard in Venezuela. From classic guacamole to vibrant Venezuelan sauces and refreshing salads, these dishes reflect our staff's personal heritage and preferences. We even got a recommendation from our volunteer diabetes educator, Esnire.

More than just a trendy food, the avocado has become a global staple, packed with flavor and nutrients. They’re rich in heart-healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and important vitamins like B, E, and K. Research suggests that adding avocados to your diet can support heart health, improve digestion, and help with the absorption of other nutrients. That said, Esnire reminded us to include a warning that portion size is important when eating avocado. Try not to go overboard (even though they're hard to resist!)

Whether you try one dish or all five, we hope you enjoy this culinary journey through the kitchens of our team. Happy National Avocado Day!

— The Team at Reach & MKHC

National Avocado Day Recipes

Celebrate National Avocado Day

Odeth’s Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe medium avocados
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 small tomato, chopped (optional)
  • 1–2 tsp finely chopped jalapeño (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Soak onion in cold water 5 mins, then rinse and drain.
  2. Mash avocado with fork in bowl.
  3. Stir in ingredients, adjust salt/lime to taste.
Posted on:
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Published on:
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Updated on:
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