Avocado Goodness

Health Benefits of Avocado

• Heart health booster

• Lower LDL cholesterol levels and raise HDL

• Reduce blood pressure

• Reduce the risk of a stroke

• Great source of folic acid for pregnant women

• Brain booster

• Promotes healthy vision

• Prevent blood sugar spikes

• Anti-inflammatory

• Anti-aging

• Protects against liver damage

• Boost immune and nervous system

• Improves digestion

• Anti-cancer nutrients

Quick and Healthy Mexican Dish:

Spicy Beef Tortillas With Oven baked Sweet Potato Fries And Tomato Salsa

Ingredients (serves 2)

For the Tortilla’s

• 12 oz. grass-fed organic beef/steak

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ¼ teaspoon chili powder

• a good pinch of sea salt and pepper

• 1 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil

• 4-6 corn or flour tortillas or hard shell tacos (depending on the size)

For The Sweet Potato Fries

• 2 medium size sweet potatoes

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ¼ teaspoon oregano

• ¼ teaspoon cumin

• ¼-⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• Sea salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoon olive oil

For The Salsa

• 2 large tomatoes, diced

• ½ medium red onion, chopped

• ½ chili pepper or jalapeño, minced (seeded if desired)

• ½ bunch parsley, chopped

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ½ lime, juiced

• 1 tablespoons olive oil

• sea salt and pepper to taste

For the topping

• 1 large avocado

• Queso fresco or cajita cheese

Directions

• Start with the fries, cut the sweet potatoes into ½ inch thick matchsticks. Place them in a large bowl and drizzle with oil, chipotle Chile powder, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, cumin, sea salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake the fries on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, flip the fries, and bake for another 15-20 minutes.

• Tomato Salsa: combine all ingredients, season with salt and pepper.

• Topping: mash the avocado with lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt and pepper

• The meat: Cut the steak in thin strips. Heat a large skillet over high heat and cook the onion until tender. Add the beef, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, sea salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, make sure the meat is still tender and juicy.

Spread the beef in the middle of a warmed tortilla or hard shell taco. Top with the tomato salsa, avocado, queso fresco, and sweet potato fries. Enjoy your meal.