Sauteed Avocado Food

SAUTEED AVOCADO

Steps:

• Combine whole-wheat flour and cumin on sheet of waxed paper.
• Combine cornmeal and chili powder on second sheet of waxed paper.
• Halve, peel, pit and slice avocados into 3/4 inch-thick slices.
• Sprinkle slices with lime juice.
• Dredge half the slices in flour mixture and half in cornmeal mixture.
• Dip slices into beaten eggs, then in the breadcrumbs to coat.
• Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, pan-fry coated slices in hot oil about 15 seconds on each side or until golden brown.
• Transfer with slotted spoon to a large platter lined with paper towels to drain.
• Serve warm.

SAUTEED TURKEY CUTLETS WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth; set aside until ready to use. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored, covered tightly in a refrigerator until ready to use.)
• For the turkey: Combine flour, zest, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and mix thoroughly. Add half of cutlets and coat well. Remove, shaking off excess flour, and repeat with remaining cutlets.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When it shimmers, add 2 to 3 cutlets and cook until browned, about 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining cutlets.
• To serve, place turkey on platter, top with sauce, and garnish with a few slices of avocado and torn basil leaves.

SAUTéED AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Sauté cabbage, tomatoes, and rosemary in olive oil in a small frying pan on medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Place salad in a circle on individual serving dish and form a border with avocado.

MEXICAN SEAFOOD SAUTé WITH AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For salsa:
• Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
• For seafood:
• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil. Season marinade to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place shrimp in large resealable plastic bag. Place scallops in another large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into bags, dividing equally (about 1/2 cup each). Seal bags; turn to coat. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Drain shrimp and scallops; pour marinade into small saucepan. Bring marinade to boil; set aside.
• Pat scallops dry. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to skillet and sauté until beginning to brown, about 11/2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add shrimp and green onions; sauté until shrimp are almost opaque in center, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Return scallops with any accumulated juices to skillet. Add boiled marinade. Simmer until seafood is just opaque in center and mixture is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to large shallow bowl. Garnish with lime slices. Serve with salsa.
• What to drink:
• Mexican beer is a natural match for this menu. We like Bohemia ($8 per six-pack) because it's refreshing, crisp, and slightly spicy.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil. Heat in oven for 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and bell peppers to skillet; sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Place 1 warm tortilla on each of 4 plates. Divide chicken and pepper strips among tortillas. Top each serving with some avocado salsa and nonfat plain yogurt.