Sunday, January 15, 2012

Avocado with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Juice of 1/2 lime
1 small clove garlic, minced
Pinch cayenne
Coarse salt
1 ripe avocado, halved and seeded
1/2 yellow bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, diced
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish

Directions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne. Season with salt.

2.Scoop out meat from avocado halves and chop. Transfer to a bowl and add bell pepper, tomatoes, scallion, and cilantro.

3.Drizzle with dressing and season with salt. Gently stir to combine. Spoon mixture into avocado shells. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

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