GSU – Food Demo

–         ½ red bell pepper, minced

–         ½ red onion, minced

–         2 cloves of garlic, minced

–         ½ (15.26 ounce) can sweet corn, drained

–         ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

–         3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced

–         2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

–         ¼ teaspoon salt

–         1 pinch ground black pepper, or taste

–         ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste (optional)

–         ½  of 1  jalapeño, minced (optional)

Prep time 20 min |  Read in 20 min

(8 servings)

1.       Wash all produce

2.       Mince bell peppers, red onion, garlic, and jalapeño

3.       Peel and slice avocado

4.       Stir bell pepper, red onion, garlic, sweet corn, black beans, and avocado slices together in a large bowl

5.       Mix lime juice, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño into avocado mixture until desired texture is achieved

Avocados can provide several nutrients that are essential to YOUR body! Here are just a few nutrients you can get by adding avocado to your diet…

1.      Vitamin K– regulates normal blood clotting and assist in calcium transportation (may reduce bone loss and reduce bone fractures)

2.      Potassium– relief from stroke, blood pressure, heart and kidney disorders, anxiety, and stress

3.      Vitamin E– fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes against damage and prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol

4.      Magnesium– maintaining bodily nerves, muscles and bones, relief from osteoporosis, diabetes, asthma, and back pain

5.      Monounsaturated Fats– lower risk for heart disease

Source: www.whfoods.com, www.drweil.com www.organicfacts.com www.health.harvard.edu