Learning to Cook

It wasn't too long ago I learned how to make hard boiled eggs. After much online research, I successfully completed that task, however peeling them is a whole new challenge . I am slowly learning to cook. I have been looking for simple healthy recipes. Here is one I found and made for dinner last night. To my amazement, it was very easy, dare I say fool proof, and it turned out to be DELICIOUS! I will be making this one again.

BAKED STUFFED AVOCADOS

Preparation Time: 10 – 20 minutes depending on the amount

Cooking Time: 18 – 20 minutes depending on the amount

Cooking Temperature: 350°F

 Instructions:

•  Sauté the mushrooms in the oil until just softened and lightly browned. Remove and drain on a paper towel, then mix with the cottage cheese, chives and soy sauce.

•  Halve the avocados and remove the pit, pour a little lemon juice onto a flat plate and moisten the cut surfaces by placing avocado halves, face down, into the juice.
•  Fill the avocados with the mushroom mixture, smoothing over the entire surface, not just the hollows.

•  Sprinkle with parmesan and dust with paprika.
•  Arrange the avocados slightly apart in a baking dish. Add 3/4 inch cold water to the dish and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until just heated through.

•  Place each half on a warmed serving plate and serve immediately.

Tips to Reduce Preparation& Cooking Time:

 Buy already chopped mushrooms to decrease preparation time.

 Use bottled lemon juice instead of squeezing fresh lemons to decease preparation time.

 Buy already grated parmesan.