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Avocado Sashimi

Avocado sashimi—delicate creamy slices of ripe avocado served with soy sauce and wasabi and sprinkled with a bit of shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice). I know, I know, sashimi is supposed to be raw fish/meat, but hear me out! In his book, Sustainable Sushi, Casson Trenor writes, “If we are to resuscitate our ailing oceans, […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Lighter Avocado Dip Makes 10 servings 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt 3 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and cut into large chunks 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 red jalapeno, […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Turkey Avocado Onigiri Footballs Makes approximately 6 onigiri 1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 thin slices turkey (lunch-meat style) 3 cups freshly steamed Japanese rice 1 sheet nori (seaweed) Special equipment: football-shaped cookie cutter 1. Mash the avocado, lime juice, and […]

Avocado Grapefruit Onion Salad with Creamy Onion Dressing Makes about 6 servings For the pickled red onions: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup warm water, plus more as needed to cover the onions 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons kosher salt For the sweet creamy onion dressing: 1/3 cup honey […]

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