Jun 1 2010

Irvine, CA (June 2010) — Rich tasting and satisfying, versatile and popular, all natural Fresh California Avocados make an ideal base for creative vegetarian entrees.  Whether contributing a smooth texture and nutty flavor to the signature sauce on the Avocado Pasta at the Sixth Street Grill (Eugene, OR), adding color and a sophisticated fillip to Quinoa Soup with Avocado Crème Fraiche at Biga (San Antontio, TX), or providing a sturdy filling for Grilled California Avocado Quesadillas at Border Grill (Los Angeles CA), operators use Fresh California Avocados to give depth, structure and delightfully indulgent appeal to vegetarian dishes.

Fresh California Avocados are at their peak, so now’s the time to take advantage of this season’s prime fruit.  Visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/Foodservice to browse a broad selection of Fresh California Avocado vegetarian entrées, salads and side dish recipes.  While on the site, order one or all of the free California Avocado Commission recipe collections—the Culinary Companion CD, and Magic of the California Avocado, The Foodservice Menu Guide and Too Hot Not To Be Cool brochures—or call 800-370-3782.

About the California Avocado Commission
Created in 1978, the California Avocado Commission strives to increase demand for California Avocados through advertising, promotion and public relations, and engages in related industry activities that benefit the state’s 6,000 avocado growers. The California Avocado Commission serves as the official information source for California Avocados and the California Avocado industry. For information about Fresh California Avocados, visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/Foodservice, become a fan at Facebook.com/CaliforniaAvocados and follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter at Twitter.com/CA_Avocados.