Avocado and Belgian Endive Salad
Mashed avocado with lime juice and Belgian endive.
A different presentation of the Mexican classic «guacamole».
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the avocados in half, twist out the pit, spoon out the flesh, then put it in a bowl and mash it. Mince the capers, chives (optional), and green onions then add them to the bowl. Combine well, then pour in the lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Portion out the purée onto the individual serving plates. Put it in the center of the plates, and arrange the Belgian endive leaves around the purée, alternating with tomato segments.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
Remarks
If not used within 1 h, the mashed avocado must be covered very well with plastic wrap to avoid discolouration and chilled in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (190g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 130 |
Fat 9 g 15 % |
Saturated
1.4 g
7 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 310 mg 13 % |
Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % |
Fibre 7 g 27 % |
Sugars 2 g |
Net Carbs 5 g |
Protein 3 g |
Vitamin A 22 % |
Vitamin C 37 % |
Calcium 3 % |
Iron 7 % |
Claims
This recipe is :- Diet-related health claims :
- Heart-healthy
- Excellent source of :
- Fibre, Folacin, Potassium, Vitamin K
- Good source of :
- Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
- Source of :
- Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc
- Low :
- Saturated Fat
- Free :
- Added Sugar, Cholesterol, Trans Fat
DIABETES Exchange
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Fruits | 0 |
Vegetables | ½ |
Fats | 2 |