Holiday Vegetable and Hass Avocado Sauté
A colorful medley of zucchini, red bell pepper and Fresh Hass Avocado, perfect for holiday meals and year-round.
Category: Holiday
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 1.5 1.5Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeavocado oil or olive oil
- 2 2 2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumefinely chopped garlic
- 1/2 0.5 0.5large shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 0.5 0.5Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefresh thyme leaves
- 3 3 3zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 0.5 0.5red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumegrated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 1.5 1.5Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefresh lemon juice
- 1 1 1ripe, Fresh Hass Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, shallot and thyme, sauté for 3 minutes.
- Mix in zucchini, bell pepper and lemon peel, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Lower heat and cover, cooking for 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice with avocado. Add to skillet and gently mix. Cook for 2 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Serving Suggestions:
Makes a great accompaniment to roasted meat and poultry. Beverage Pairings:
Try with a glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, or pair with other components of your holiday meal. *Large avocados are recommended for these recipes. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
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I thought this sounded good. what do you think?
Brooke - Thu, 02/04/10 - 11:50 am