Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 people
Crispy and Healthy Recipe with Sicilian Avocado
If you're looking for a tasty and healthy recipe to make the most of your Sicilian avocado, these crispy baked sticks with lime sauce are perfect! Ready in 20 minutes, ideal as an appetizer or a light snack.
Ingredients
For the avocado sticks:
- 3 Sicilia Avocado avocados, ripe but not too soft
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 3 fresh limes
- 6 tablespoons flour (or rice flour for a gluten-free version)
- 100g panko breadcrumbs (or traditional or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- Salt to taste
For the lime sauce:
- 125g natural plain yogurt (or soy yogurt for a vegan version)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- Zest of 1 lime, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan-assisted).
- Mix the yogurt with the lime zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Keep refrigerated.
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and cut into vertical sticks.
- Coat each stick in flour, then in the lime + oil mixture, and finally in panko.
- Arrange them on baking paper and cook for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly, add salt, and serve with the lime sauce.
Why choose Sicilian avocado?
Avocado grown in Sicily is an all-Italian excellence: rich in nutrients, it grows in an ideal climate, with a short supply chain and guaranteed freshness. Sustainable, healthy, and delicious!
Vegan and gluten-free variations 🌱
For a vegan and gluten-free version, substitute:
- Traditional yogurt with soy yogurt
- Panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Flour with rice flour
Extra tip
Add smoked paprika or chili pepper to the breading for a spicy kick. Also excellent with guacamole or lemon hummus.