avacado - what do you do with yours?

mem50
mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I want to try getting past the guacamole stage. What else can you do with them besides eat them by themselves?
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  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    I put mine in my Fade Away shake for breakfast as a healthy fat.
    I also put them in salads by the slice.
  • 30Purple
    30Purple Posts: 252 Member
    Sliced on whole grain bread with mayo
    Eat them halved with some balsamic vinegar in the center, on top of quinoa
    On salad, sandwiches, etc.
    On top of scrambled eggs, with some salsa too
  • wendyapple
    wendyapple Posts: 323 Member
    i eat them whole, with lemon juice and cayenne pepper for lunch. but i've also spread them on crackers, toast, tomatoes, and mashed them into a can of tuna.
  • dewdropinn79
    dewdropinn79 Posts: 16 Member
    I cut them up wiyh some tomato, drizzle with olive oil and sea salt
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    wrap a piece of lunch meat around an avocado slice and enjoy a nice snack.

    drizzle with honey and eat for breakfast.... ok not really the best choice for low cal.. but omg, delish.

    enjoy in any smoothie.. sweet or savory avocado can go either way.

    sandwich/salad topping

    Mash the avocado up and use instead of mayo
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    All great ideas.

    Thank you all so Much!!
  • kokalvt
    kokalvt Posts: 143
    Make an alternative to alfredo sauce...avocados give you that creamy texture without all the cream!

    Halve one, crack an egg in it, and bake it!

    Drizzle with olive oil and garlic salt!
  • laurensmomma09
    laurensmomma09 Posts: 46 Member
    this morning i had oatmeal with avocado , sunflower seeds and blueberries. the avocado made it creamy so i didnt need milk
  • LianaG1115
    LianaG1115 Posts: 453 Member
    MMM Love avacados!! I slice them and make a veggie wrap using different vegetables as an alternative to hummus.
  • kje2011
    kje2011 Posts: 502 Member
    bump
  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    I love avocado sliced on a toasted bagel thin with a small amount of salted butter.

    Also, they are great in salads, salsas, smashed and spread on sandwiches and so much more.
  • FitnessPalWorks
    FitnessPalWorks Posts: 1,128 Member
    I simply cut the avocado in half, scoop out pieces into edible bites, and sprinkle a little seasoned salt on it.
    I often eat that as a snack or as part of a meal. :)
  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    Make an alternative to alfredo sauce...avocados give you that creamy texture without all the cream!

    Halve one, crack an egg in it, and bake it!

    Drizzle with olive oil and garlic salt!

    Baked with an egg in the middle is delicious! To make it even better, when it's almost done cooking, sprinkle some reduced fat feta on top.
  • kellyraesmik
    kellyraesmik Posts: 34 Member
    - add slices to a veggie sandwich with tomatoes, cucumber, spinach, shredded carrot. YUM!
    - add them to smoothies!
    - add slices to salads!
    - Top certain soups like tomato soup with slices!
    - put slices in burritos!
    - top chili beans with slices!
    - Put slices on a veggie burger!
    The possibilities are endless with avocado!
  • motown13
    motown13 Posts: 688 Member
    OK, take the avocado flesh, 1 - 2 TBS cocoa powder, 1 TBS vanilla, and as much agave syrup as you like and blend it together.... blend it really well. And Voila~...... healthy chocolate pudding! My wife says it is as good as sex, which might explain why I can't ever find the avocados I buy, and why I haven't had "any" in a long time.
  • A_Valerie
    A_Valerie Posts: 129 Member
    Make an alternative to alfredo sauce...avocados give you that creamy texture without all the cream!

    Halve one, crack an egg in it, and bake it!

    Drizzle with olive oil and garlic salt!

    Baked with an egg in the middle is delicious! To make it even better, when it's almost done cooking, sprinkle some reduced fat feta on top.

    i wanna try this!
  • anrento
    anrento Posts: 1 Member
    Yes, there is a shake with milk or alternate milks. Try not to have the whole fruit just a portion. I Like Avocado sandwiches.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    mmmm... avocado!

    I like to dice it up and put it on salads, hot spicy dishes (think chili - and I also do beans seasoned with cumin, cayenne, hot sauce and sauteed with tomatoes) .... it's also really good to take about 1/2 cup diced avocado, mix with some diced tomatoes (I use canned/no salt added), and some salsa and just eat it straight. so good! and good for you.
  • AngelRobbie
    AngelRobbie Posts: 153 Member
    I like to mash them on toast with a slice of cheese & tomatoe, sprinkled with salt & pepper. Yummy!
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    Chopped up on salads.
    Tastes really good mixed with shrimp and lime juice.
  • Tlove1111
    Tlove1111 Posts: 69 Member
    Sliced avo on a whole wheat English muffin is yummy!
  • shanmackie
    shanmackie Posts: 194 Member
    use it in PLACE of mayo... not with!!!!!!
  • 6Petite
    6Petite Posts: 41 Member
    I wanted to post the same question - so thanks! I just saw a recipe where you whip 1 avocado with 1/2 cup plain yogurt and serve it with Sweet Potato Chili - "Sweet Potato Chili with Avocado Cream" - I can't wait to try this!
    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1017965
  • HuwaydaS
    HuwaydaS Posts: 116
    I add a boiled egg and slice it, add the mushed avocadoes, salt and oil, and mix it and put it in a wheat sandwich! BEAUTIFUL!
  • RaeLB
    RaeLB Posts: 1,216 Member
    avocado fries: http://www.thegluttonousvegan.com/2010/11/avocado-fries-or-when-i-tasted-heaven.html

    avocado pasta sauce: http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    I like to sprinkle them with celery salt and eat them out of the rind.

    Avocado Smoothie

    http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2007/07/avocado-shake.html

    Avocado Chocolate Pudding

    http://thischickcooks.net/2012/06/01/chocolate-avocado-pudding-for-non-avocado-and-avocado-lovers/
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    Mash up some avocado with finely chopped dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper and scoop it on top of some broiled salmon. Sounds weird but SO good. Also super delish in salds, wraps and sandwiches.
  • nmtGurl
    nmtGurl Posts: 159 Member
    Chocolate Avocado Mousse!
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
    Throw lemon juice on them! I also add them straight into chicken soup with some lemon juice. Yum!
  • purpadillo
    purpadillo Posts: 45 Member
    I use 1/2 of an avocado instead of oil in my waffles.

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