Holiday Vegetable and Hass Avocado Sauté Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
• 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 large shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 3 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 ripe, Fresh Hass Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, shallot and thyme, sauté for 3 minutes.
2. Mix in zucchini, bell pepper and lemon peel, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Lower heat and cover, cooking for 3 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice with avocado. Add to skillet and gently mix. Cook for 2 minutes to allow flavors to blend.