About

Typically used in cold dishes, this recipe lightly sautés avocado slices in coconut oil to create a warming side dish with a little kick of chilli.

Great served alongside fish or meats, these sautéed avocados are also the perfect accompaniment to your summer BBQ in place of a standard salad!

Ingredients

  • 2 each avocado
  • 2 tablespoon, chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ each – approx 4" – 6" long hot chili peppers, red, raw
  • ½ each – 2" diameter lime
  • 0.2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and pit the avocados and slice lengthways into thick strips. De-seed and finely chop the chilli pepper.
  2. Melt the coconut oil in a large pan over a low/medium heat. Add the avocado strips, diced chilli, a teaspoon of the lime’s zest and a generous pinch of salt.
  3. Sautee over a gentle heat for 5-6 minutes until warm through.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir through the cilantro.
  5. Drizzle with fresh lime juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 297.6kcal/1245.3kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 27.8g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 14.5g (per serving)
  • Protein: 3.0g (per serving)