July 4, 2017
I am Mexican, and one of my childhood memories that always comes to my mind, is that on our table there would always be salsa (home made), pico de gallo or guacamole and fresh corn tortillas to be served along with our food; and this is one of the things that I love to do with my family to pass and share part of my culture to them. I’m glad that they love Mexican food and this recipe is one of their favorites!
Easy and Delicious Pico de Gallo w/Avocado for Kids
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 fresh lime or lemon juice
- Himalayan or sea salt,and pepper
Preparation: (less then 10 minutes)
(mince cilantro leaves, peel avocados and dice with tomatoes )
Directions
Combine in a bowl: avocados, tomatoes, cilantro and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste and stir gently. My kids like it with just those ingredients, but you can add:
Optional
- ½ onion
- ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 fresh jalapeño pepper or simply add your favorite dressing if you want!
This Pico de gallo can be eaten with tortilla chips, mixed with quinoa, as a topping for grilled fish or used as a side dish.
ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts:
The consumption of avocados has been associated with various health benefits, such as decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B,C, E, and K, potassium, and copper. They consist of 73% water, 15% fat 8.5% carbohydrates (mostly fibers) and 2% protein. 1
Tomatoes are widely known for having a wide range of antioxidants, like their rich concentration of lycopene. studies have recently shown an important relation between lycopene and bone health.
Heart health is one of the commonly known benefits of consuming fresh tomatoes and tomato extracts have been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.2
Among the health benefits of cilantro we have: the treatment of skin inflammation, mouth ulcers, anemia, high cholesterol levels, diarrhea, indigestion, menstrual disorders, skin disorders, and eye care.3
1. https://authoritynutrition.com/foods/avocado/
2. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=44
3. https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-coriander.html
