(NAPSA)—Thecelebrations may be over, but the leftovers are a gift that keeps on giving—breakfasts, lunches, dinners, soups and latenight snacks. But just because you’re going backfor a third or fourth helping of those tasty morsels, that does- re Instructions Heat olive oil in large soup pot over high heat, adding onions once oil is hot. Saut onions for 9-11 minutes or until they appear clear. Add ™ garlic, chili powder, cumin, n’t meanit has to be the same-old, same-old. Leftovers from family gettogethers and holiday feasts alike can be revitalized simply by adding creamy, fresh Hass avocados to your dishes. The delicate and delicious taste of Hass avocados is the perfect complement to hearty holidayleftovers. Beyond its flavor, this luscious fruit has many nutritional properties that can be part of a healthy diet. In fact, avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. And due to their mono- and polyunsaturated fat content, avocados are a healthy substitution for foods rich in saturated fat. Lovin’ leftovers Here are a few suggestions for how to pair up avocados with your favorite leftovers: * Create a delicious wrap with roasted meat and fresh veggies, topped off with mashed avocado as a spread. e Add avocadoslices to leftover green salads to give them a refreshing creamy flavor. Make yourtraditional leftover turkey sandwich spectacular this year by addingslices of fresh Hass avocado. If you’re putting out a smorgasbordofleftovers, make a bowl of guacamole that can be mixed in with whatever people serve themselves. One idea that will have people gobbling down leftover turkey is this Hass avocados add a creamy and delicious flavor to wake up your leftovers. original creation from Chef Chris Schlesinger of East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Mass.: Turkey and Black Bean Chili with Hass Avocado Salsa Serves 8 Ingredients 3 Thsp.oliveoil 1 large red onion,finely diced 2 Tbsp. garlic, minced 3 Tbsp. chili powder 1 Thsp. ground cumin 1 Thsp. ground coriander 1 Thsp. ground cayenne pepper 1% Ibs. roasted turkey, diced (or other leftover roasted meat suchas beef, pork, lamb or chicken) 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 3 cups cannedblack beans, drained 3 cups chicken stock 1 tsp. sugar Koshersalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Hass Avocado Salsa (recipe follows) coriander and cayenne pepper and saut for 2 minutes. Add turkey, tomatoes, black beans, chicken stock and sugar to onions and spices and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium/low and simmer for 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve chili hot in soup bowls. Garnish each bow] with a generous serving of Hass Avocado Salsa. Hass Avocado Salsa (Garnishes 8 servings) Ingredients 2 ripe, fresh Hass avocados, peeled, seeded and diced % red onion,finely diced % cup fresh lime juice % cup fresh cilantro, chopped 6 to 8 dashes of hot pepper sauce (determined by the level of spiciness desired) Koshersalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Combine avocados, red onion, lime juice, cilantro and hot pepper sauce in mixing bowl and toss lightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For additional recipes that fea- ture fresh Hass avocados, visit the Hass Avocado Board’s Web site at www.avocadocentral.com.
