Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing/Sauce
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CILANTRO
Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a herbal plant readily used in cooking and alternative medicine. Nutritionally, the herb is considered to be a good source of lipids and contains linalool, an essential oil. Furthermore, the herb has been used traditionally for its anti-epileptic, anti-depressant, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Studies have shown that cilantro may provide health benefits in the form of reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and seizure severity, as well as raising energy levels and healthy hair and skin.
Cilantro is a member of the Umbelliferae plant family, which also includes carrots. Beta-carotene and lutein, which are found in cilantro and other Umbelliferae family members, are both carotenoids well known for their antioxidant characteristics. Antioxidants aim to reduce damage caused to cells by free radical released during oxidation.
Research has found that a positive relationship between antioxidant activity and the phenolic content of cilantro extracts. Additionally, the leaves of the herb offered greater antioxidant activity compared to the seeds. Based on this, increased dietary consumption of cilantro may act as a barrier against unwanted oxidation.
Fresh coriander leaves contain approximately, 6% carbohydrates 3% protein, trace levels of iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2 and vitamin A. A quarter of a cup of the herb contains 5% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A and 2% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C.
Information gathered from: https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Health-Benefits-of-Cilantro-(Coriander).aspx
AVOCADO CILANTRO LIME DRESSING/SAUCE
RISING MOON WELLNESS
This recipe is great as a dip for veggies or as a salad dressing. It also makes a great taco topper!
Ingredients
1 large avocado
1 handful cilantro about 1/2 cup
1/4 cup olive oil
2-4 tablespoons water thin to taste
lime juice or lemon from 1 lime/lemon
1 large garlic clove
1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
In a blender or food processor combine ingredients for dressing until smooth. Store in fridge for 5-7 days.
If using as a salad dressing add more water to thin to desired consistency.
Feel free to add a splash of siracha to kick up the heat a bit.