Try out an exciting recipe this World Avocado Month

BUCKLE up for an Avo-venture this June as the month has been proclaimed World Avocado Month by the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) – of which South Africa is a member.

With avocado season currently in full swing, South Africans are able to find the delicious green-skinned avocado fruit on most supermarket shelves.

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For those looking to explore their culinary skills using the avocado, there is no time like the present!

Avocados add a delicious taste to salads, sarmies, burgers and pizzas.

The beauty in the avocado – aside from its taste – lies in the versatility of the fruit for snacks and meals. It can be mashed, diced, sliced or puréed – and used with an array of compatible ingredients.

Tasty ways to add avo to your life
– Avocado can be a substitute for mayonnaise – simply purée the avo with a drop of oil and some lemon juice.
– Avocado can even work with desserts – just add some to a sweet chocolate purée instead of cream.
– Combined with maple syrup, real cocoa powder, coconut and a host of other alternatives, avocado adds a creamy quality to fruit dips and chocolate sauces.

Avocado and chocolate hummus with cinnamon roasted chickpeas 
This is a must-try recipe to indulge in as you celebrate World Avocado Month! Simply follow the steps below. 

Ingredients for the hummus 
Two avocados
One can of chickpeas
One cup of dates, stoned and soaked in warm water
Four tbsp of cocoa
One tsp of vanilla
One tsp of caramel essence
A pinch of pink Himalayan salt
¾ cup/180ml of water

Ingredients for the roasted chick peas 
1/2 can of chickpeas, drained and patted dry
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
A pinch of salt

Method
1. Drain the dates. Place all the ingredients (except the water) in a food processor and whizz to combine. Add water as necessary to create a smooth consistency.
2. Toss the chickpeas with cinnamon and salt and place on a non-stick baking tray. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and crunchy.
3 Serve with fruit, shortbread biscuits or plain crackers.

The avocado is an inspiration, with a unique shape, colour and chorus of its own. Embrace this delectable fruit as your meal muse today! For further information and avo recipes, visit www.avocado.co.za.

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