Natural Grocers® Organic Month Recipes

AVOCADO FUN FACT

Avocados have a magic ripening secret–they possess an incredible self-regulating ability. Avocados produce a natural plant hormone called ethylene, which triggers the ripening process. Placing an avocado alongside other fruits can help accelerate its ripening, making it easier to enjoy that perfectly creamy texture.

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INGREDIENTS 1 pound organic peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed 1 tablespoon Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper 1 organic lemon 3 large stalks organic celery, 1 diced, 2 cut into sticks 4 organic green onions, white and light green parts thinly sliced 1 small organic shallot, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh organic dill 2 tablespoons organic mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon organic white wine vinegar 1⁄2 cup organic sour cream 3 teaspoons Simply Organic Creamy Dill Dip Mix 2 large organic carrots, cut into sticks

Organic Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado This shrimp salad makes for a light and refreshing summer dinner that will have your taste buds singing! Serve with a fresh vegetable plate filled with summer’s best harvest for a complete meal that is also keto-friendly.

1 medium organic bell pepper, cut into strips 1 medium organic cucumber, cut into rounds 1 pint organic grape tomatoes 2 ripe organic avocados INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, squeeze lemon evenly over the shrimp, and bake until opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. 3. While the shrimp are cooking, combine the diced celery with the green onions, shallot, dill, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar in a medium bowl and mix well. 4. Remove the tails from the cooked shrimp and add to the dill mixture. Gently fold together until evenly mixed. 5. Combine the sour cream and dip mix in a small bowl. Arrange the remaining celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumbers, bell peppers, and grape tomatoes on a platter with the dip in the middle. 6. Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, and lightly season with salt. Plate each avocado and fill with ¼ of the shrimp salad (about ½ cup). Serve with the vegetable and dip plate for a complete meal. 23