Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

Roasted Sweet Red Peppers

drained and finely chopped

1 cup

Fennel Bulb

finely chopped

1 cup

Ripe Olives

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tbsp

Fresh Cilantro

minced

0.5 tsp

Salt

divided

0.5 tsp

Pepper

divided

2 unit

Ripe Avocados

peeled and pitted

3 tbsp

Lime Juice

2 tbsp

Jalapeno Pepper

diced

1 unit

Green Onion

finely chopped

1 unit

Garlic Clove

minced

0.5 tsp

Ground Cumin

0.25 tsp

Hot Pepper Sauce

2 unit

Plum Tomatoes

chopped

30 unit

Endive Leaves

1 unit

Fennel Fronds

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Finely chop the roasted sweet red peppers and fennel bulb.

Step 2
~2 min

Finely chop the ripe olives.

Step 3
~2 min

Combine the chopped red peppers, fennel, olives, olive oil, and cilantro in a small bowl.

Step 4
~2 min

Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper into the pepper mixture.

Step 5
~2 min

Mash the avocados with a fork in another bowl.

Step 6
~2 min

Stir in lime juice, jalapeno, green onion, minced garlic, cumin, hot pepper sauce, and the remaining salt and pepper into the mashed avocados.

Step 7
~2 min

Stir in the chopped tomatoes into the avocado mixture.

Step 8
~2 min

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the avocado mixture onto each endive leaf.

Step 9
~2 min

Top each endive leaf with about 1 tablespoon of the pepper mixture.

Step 10
~2 min

Sprinkle with fennel fronds before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Prepare the avocado mixture just before serving to prevent browning.

Use a variety of colored bell peppers for a more visually appealing salsa.

Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce for extra heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The salsa can be made ahead of time, but the avocado mixture is best prepared just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light lunch.

Pair with tortilla chips or crackers.

Offer a variety of hot sauces for guests to customize the flavor.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled shrimp skewers
Quesadillas
Black bean soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico-inspired

Cultural Significance

Avocados and salsas are staples in Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Summer parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Summer
Snack

Popularity Score

70/100

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