This is Grumpy from the AVOCADO Edition coloring book — a creative way to present avocado for parties or snacking. With FOODMONSTAS WAFER EYES (15 mm), the avocado gets its very own character.
1 black olive, cut into thin strips for the eyebrows and grumpy mouth
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
A little cream cheese or hummus, to fix the mozzarella eye bases
A small squeeze of lemon juice, to keep the avocado fresh
PREPARATION
Place the lettuce leaf on a white plate, then lay the avocado half flat on top with the flesh facing upward. Keep the pit in place — this becomes Grumpy’s nose.
Cut two small round mozzarella slices and place them above the pit as eye bases. Use a tiny dab of cream cheese, hummus or soft avocado flesh underneath if they need help sticking.
FOODMONSTA STEP: Shortly before serving, gently press one FOODMONSTAS WAFER EYES (15 mm) onto each mozzarella round. Keep the eye bases as dry as possible so the wafer paper stays crisp.
Cut two thin strips of black olive for the eyebrows. Press them diagonally above the eyes, angled inward toward the center, to create Grumpy’s furrowed brow.
Cut one thin curved strip of black olive and place it below the pit as the mouth, curving the ends downward for the classic grumpy expression.
Serve Grumpy Avocado immediately before the avocado starts to brown. A small squeeze of lemon juice over the flesh can help keep it looking fresh.