Eat more avocados? No problem!

Hi_Im_Jess
Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
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So.. my doctor told me that the only issue with my cholesterol is that I don't have a high enough HDL and she recommended that I eat more avocados which is awesome because I love them. The only issue I'm having now is that I'm getting bored. What's your favorite recipe that includes avocados?
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  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
    Oh I stick them on salads, make guacamole, slice in sandwiches.
  • blueeyez1727
    blueeyez1727 Posts: 56 Member
    i love to put them on salads, make turkey and avocado sandwiches or eat them just sliced with lemon juice and some garlic salt. there are recipes for avocado fries or even sweet recipes where you use avocado instead of butter out there!
  • LB2812
    LB2812 Posts: 158 Member
    I got avocado on an egg sandwich... I thought it sounded gross at first then I ate it and was in love. Since then I've been putting avocado on everything. I also got it on a tuna salad sandwich, they went very light on the mayo (hardly any) & with the avocado it was sooooo good! I think you could pretty much use avocado in anything you want to add some creaminess too.
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    I made some pasta salad last week where I switched out mashed up avocados instead of mayo, it was delicious. I just find myself getting bored with sliced avocados on everything. Maybe I'll make some guacamole tonight!
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    I got avocado on an egg sandwich... I thought it sounded gross at first then I ate it and was in love. Since then I've been putting avocado on everything. I also got it on a tuna salad sandwich, they went very light on the mayo (hardly any) & with the avocado it was sooooo good! I think you could pretty much use avocado in anything you want to add some creaminess too.

    I had an avocado omlette once, I thought it would be gross too lol. It turned out to be awesome.
  • kkclif
    kkclif Posts: 155 Member
    You can make a tuna salad with avacado instead of mayo. Works pretty well. I also make a black bean and corn salsa using avacado's to put on top of salads. So good.
  • katelynal
    katelynal Posts: 114
    Avocado egg salad :)

    Here is one recipe - I'm sure there are tons of others. http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes/recipe/tomato-avocado-egg-salad

    I have just started eating avocado in ways other than guacamole and really loving it as it is yummy and keeps me feeling satisfied!
  • Andrewcpimpin
    Andrewcpimpin Posts: 124 Member
    Blackened avocado. Avocado mashed potatoes. Avocado with eggs inside
  • nickijhughes
    nickijhughes Posts: 18
    You can Google a recipe for vegan chocolate pudding, its so good. 2 avacadoes, water, pure organic agave nectar (costco) and pure raw organic cocoa and blend it up. My kids didn't even know the difference. Not sure what the calorie count on that is but its definitely a tasty way to prepare an avacado.
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    YES YOU GUYS! This is exactly what I want, things I've never thought to make before! Awesome :happy:
  • lilig81
    lilig81 Posts: 20 Member
    As kids my mum used to cut them in half, score it, sprinkle a little salt, olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top and we would chomp away at it with teaspoons. We'd normally have this as a starter The avocado acts as it's own little bowl for the dressing - just make sure you don't pierce the skin or you'll loose the lovely dressing!!!

    Enjoy!!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Avocados are really good in smoothies. They give a great creamy texture with not a lot of flavor changes. It's great with just vanilla yogurt or protein powder and avocado, too. A banana makes it even sweeter.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Oh, and I love a big bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado sandwich.
  • blueeyez1727
    blueeyez1727 Posts: 56 Member
    OH! i forgot--avocado ENCHILADAS! ommm nomm nomm
  • phyllisgehrke
    phyllisgehrke Posts: 236 Member
    I love avocados.

    I mash my avocado and put it on my bread with my veggie bacon. Instead of mayo or Miracle whip
    Love guacamole with my special K chips.

    My problem is in Springfield, Mo , trying to find ripe avocados.
    I went to the store today and they are hard as a rock and have no flavor.
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    I don't eat avocados as they are...got very sick on some guacamole once and haven't been able to face them since. But I do want all that awesome nutrition. So...avocado, pear, vanilla protein, and a tablespoon of coconut oil in a smoothie. Insanely delicious.
  • Hi_Im_Jess
    Hi_Im_Jess Posts: 347 Member
    I don't eat avocados as they are...got very sick on some guacamole once and haven't been able to face them since. But I do want all that awesome nutrition. So...avocado, pear, vanilla protein, and a tablespoon of coconut oil in a smoothie. Insanely delicious.

    I had a similar experience with pickles, wont go near them. Havent had one in 20 years lol
  • elseibel
    elseibel Posts: 3 Member
    My favorite is to make chicken salad with an avocado, some plain greek yogurt, onion, cilantro, salt, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, and chicken. Really, just chicken salad made with guacamole. So so so so good.
  • Shadesofjade
    Shadesofjade Posts: 15 Member
    avocado with a little tamari and toasted sesame oil. yum! i slice the avocado in half and just rub a little on both sides and eat it like that. SUPER tasty. I just ate it an hour ago. ;)
  • seena511
    seena511 Posts: 685 Member
    don't know if anyone already suggested this but i love a sandwich/wrap with cream cheese/neufchatel, chicken, and avocaod + whatever lettuce/veggies you want.
  • FunnyBunnyHunny
    FunnyBunnyHunny Posts: 102 Member
    On a turkey burger!!! Soooooo good!

    Love it on chicken sandwiches, turkey sandwiches. Over chicken and spanish rice...with a dallop of light sour cream. Heaven!
  • jpalocy77
    jpalocy77 Posts: 114 Member
    Skinnytaste.com has an avocado section. Some good ideas. I put it on everything or eat it plain!
  • BlitzClipz
    BlitzClipz Posts: 154 Member
    I made some pasta salad last week where I switched out mashed up avocados instead of mayo, it was delicious. I just find myself getting bored with sliced avocados on everything. Maybe I'll make some guacamole tonight!
    I often switch out mayo with avocado. I LOVE avocado lol and the richness works well in place of mayo. Like I'll use it as a spread on sandwiches and I'll mix it up in deviled eggs. I also slice it onto salads and put it on top of garlic olive oil noodles with a little parm cheese. Avocado and mango with grilled chicken or shrimp, avocado and squash soup, and sushi of course!! I even found a recipe for avocado fries lol. They're lightly breaded and fried in oil and are absolutely delicious! And of course guacamole, which can be used for all kinds of other things besides chip dip lol.
  • baked1potato
    baked1potato Posts: 5 Member
    Eat it with a spoon right from the skin with the little bit of soy sauce.
  • pkinblue
    pkinblue Posts: 140 Member
    Avocados are really good in smoothies. They give a great creamy texture with not a lot of flavor changes. It's great with just vanilla yogurt or protein powder and avocado, too. A banana makes it even sweeter.

    Avocado and strawberry smoothie with almond milk--yummmmmm
  • jessannprice
    jessannprice Posts: 183 Member
    Avocado + a juicy tomato + kidney beans (or black beans) + onion + some crushed black pepper = great by itself... or great on a wrap... or great over a bed of salad greens.. or great with a few baked tostitos scoops...
  • lilbearzmom
    lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
    You can add them to anything- it gives whatever you're eating a wonderful buttery smoothness. Last thing I did with avocadoes is add them to a bowl of homemade chili I made in my crockpot. OMG, delish!!!

    -Kendra
  • fitbum19
    fitbum19 Posts: 198 Member
    I eat them every possible way there is but i really like them alone with garlic salt
  • VorJoshigan
    VorJoshigan Posts: 1,106 Member
    Peel
    Slice
    Salt
    Eat
  • Helenavee42
    Helenavee42 Posts: 175
    Chicken avocado pita pizza

    for one pizza
    1 or 2 roma tomatoes (depends on the size of your pita)
    mozzarella cheese
    1 chicken breast
    1/2 an avocado
    olive oil
    pepper
    salt
    1 piece pita bread

    -quarter tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil salt and pepper to taste. Bake in the over at 350 for 15 minutes. When they are done mash lightly with a fork this will make your pizza sauce.
    -boil and shred chicken breast
    -slice avocado
    -brush some olive oil on the pita bread
    -put mashed tomatoes on it then put the avocado slices and chicken over the tomatoes
    -put cheese on top
    -bake at 350 til cheese is melty.

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