Zathras wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:27:03 -0700, "<RJ>" >
> wrote:
>
> >But avocados have me puzzled.
> >A spoonful of avocado tastes like
> >a spoonful of lard.....
> >Try as I may, there's no discernable flavor.
>
> Add a clove of garlic to some soy sauce and let it sit for a while,
> then dip a piece of avocado in. Yum!

Or the low caloric version...

Add a clove of garlic to some soy sauce and let it sit for a while,
> then dip a piece of TOFU in. Yum!

Flavor-wise avocado is little more than high fat tofu.

The culinary value of avocado is mostly a textural(and color)
thingie... hey, remember avocado kitchens... well, the new "bisque"
appliances are actually *tofu*, but then who'd buy that.

Btw, there are low fat guacamole recipes where tofu is substituted for
avocado... but asparagus guacamole is much better.

Asparagus Guacamole

http://www.calasparagus.com/index.htm

INGREDIENTS:
4 Cups (1 lb.) cut, trimmed, fresh Asparagus (or)
4 Cups (2pkg. 10 oz. Each) frozen, cut Asparagus
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tsps. Lime juice
1/4 Cup canned, chopped green chiles
1/2 tsp. Salt; 1/2 tsp. Cumin
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1/2 Cup chopped, seeded tomato

Cook Asparagus in small amount of water until tender. Drain well and
cool.

In a food processor, process asparagus and next five ingredients until
mixture is smooth (30 seconds). Scrape bowl frequently. Remove from
food processor and stir in onion and tomato.

Chill thoroughly before serving with tortilla chips, cut vegetables,
chicken or seafood.

Serves 4

ENJOY!

Nutrients per serving: Calories 43; Protein 2.9 grams; Fat 0.2 grams;
Calories from Fat 3%; Carbohydrate 7.8 grams; Cholesterol 0 mg; Fiber 3
grams; Sodium 312 mg.