the green (smooth skin about the size of a large mango?) and black avocados (pebbled skin that starts off green about the size of a tennis ball) have different values because the green ones are much bigger.. also black ones are higher is good fat than the green ones..
I believe theres a thread in the recipes section that is called avocado ides too
check out
WWW.AVOCADO.ORG these are 2 of the many recipes they have on their site::
Recipe Name:
Avocado Sunrise Omelet
Category: BREAKFAST
Serves: 4
SOURCE
WWW.AVOCADO.ORG
8 Medium Eggs
1 Whole Onion, green
1 Cup Mushrooms, sliced
1 Whole Avocado
1/2 Cup Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper
Beat eggs with fork until lemon colored.
Stir in green onion, mushrooms, and avocado.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour egg mixture into oiled 12 inch skillet; cook until bottom of omelet is set.
Flip omelet over in pan; continue to cook until set.
Remove omelet from pan to warm plate; sprinkle top with cheese.
Cut into pie-shaped wedges and serve.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving: 240 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated, 8g monounsaturated, 3g polyunsaturated), 425mg cholesterol, 6g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 14g protein, 710mg sodium.
Notes: analysis includes 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper per serving
Recipe Name:
Avocado-Cilantro Spread
Category: DIP
Serves: 8
SOURCE
WWW.AVOCADO.ORG
1 Whole Avocado
1 Ounce Cheese, goat
1/4 Tsp. Onion powder
1 1/2 Tsp. Cilantro
1/8 Tsp. Pepper, black
1 Pinch Cayenne pepper
1/8 Tsp. Salt
1 Tblsp Lime juice
Combine avocado with goat cheese and mix until well blended.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Adjust salt to taste.
Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature to let flavors blend. Serve.
Nutrition Info
Nutrients per Serving: calories 45; protein 1g; carbohydrates 2g; total fat 3.5g; cholesterol 0mg; fiber 2g; sodium 50mg