Paletas de Aguacate

Name: Paletas de Aguacate
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 smalls ripe avocados; 2 Tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 pinch Pinch of salt; 118 milliliters sugar; 237 milliliters water

Paletas de Aguacate requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. For 42 cents per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 130 calories. Head to the store and pick up avocados, lime juice, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar has dissolved.

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Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Let cool to room temperature.

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise.

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Avocado

Remove the pit and scoop the flesh into a blender, along with the cooled syrup and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.

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Syrup

Salt

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Blender

Add the lime juice and blend just until combined.

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Lime Juice

If using conventional molds, divide the mixture among the molds, snap on the lid, and freeze until solid, about 5 hours. If using glasses or other unconventional molds, freeze until the pops are beginning to set (1 1/2 to 2 hours), then insert the sticks and freeze until solid, 4 to 5 hours. If using an instant ice pop maker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Ice