Pestos/Pestos, Dips & Sauces

Avocado Tangerine Mix

Name: Avocado Tangerine Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 brown-skinned avocado; 1 tangerine (juiced); 10-15 basil leaves; 1/4 tangerine skin; A pinch of salt to taste (original: A pinch of salt to taste)

Por Dada Shivananda

I visited a colleague and friend in Algarve (Portugal) many years ago. His wife asked me to make a sauce; it is one of the simplest sauces I've ever prepared in such a short time. You'll love this creamy, delicate, and mellow sauce, full of healthy goodness for both body and mind. Tangerine skin brings a mild, sweet-tangy, luscious citrus spark, while the rind adds a slight musky bitterness. Combining it with avocado and its nutritious seed turned out to be a brilliant idea.

Not surprisingly, it was a winner! Originally from Southeast Asia, tangerines are now a household favorite worldwide. Their refreshingly sweet taste, easy-to-peel thin skin, and convenience make them perfect for a healthy snack that packs pure nutrition.

Avocados, especially in season, are a kitchen staple due to their creaminess and nutritional richness. In this recipe, the avocado tangerine mix is blended with basil leaves to create a creamy, thick, smooth, and sweet basil-flavored sauce perfect for toast, crackers, sandwiches, dressings, or as a side accompaniment.

Tangerines support digestive function with their high fiber content and antioxidants, and their natural alkalinity aids in detoxification by helping to clear toxins. They also contribute to better circulation by keeping blood vessels elastic and clear of plaque.

The antioxidants and flavonoids in tangerines further boost heart health. So, the next time you're at the grocery store, stock up on tangerines and try this delightful Avocado Tangerine Mix!

Nutritional Benefits: Avocado is endowed with healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, potassium, fiber, and potent plant compounds that support optimal organ function, including a healthy heart, smooth digestion, glowing skin, lowered blood sugar, and enhanced immunity. Avocado pits are also rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, fiber, and monounsaturated fats. Tangerines are highly nutritious, offering vitamins A and C, flavonoids, antioxidants, folate, iron, fiber, and potassium, making them effective in combating free radicals linked to chronic conditions and premature aging.