Favorite things to do with an Avocado

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  • TammyLynne71
    TammyLynne71 Posts: 184 Member
    http://www.avocado.org/recipe-details/view/31532/avocado-and-melon-breakfast-smoothie
  • CharlieBarleyMom
    CharlieBarleyMom Posts: 727 Member
    I have got to save this because I have some beautiful spaghetti squash coming up and I want to use some avocado with it! YUM the avocado.

    Funny, I never thought I would like it and pretended I didn't like it for years even though I had never actually tried it!

    Too bad for me! I missed out.
  • Kay684
    Kay684 Posts: 2
    In place of a baked potato. Half it, pit it, poke it with a fork. sprinkle lime juice over it, fill the pit hole with salsa or any type of cheese. broil for about 5 minutes. add a tablespoon of plain greek yogurt and some bacon pieces and eat right out of the shell. Seriously the best thing ever!

    Also avocado chicken parmesan. Boneless skinless chicken breast coated with panko. bake until crispy at 400. add a tablespoon or so of your favorite pasta sauce, top with sliced avocado and shredded cheese. bake until cheese is melted. No need for pasta, serve with a salad. So yummy!
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    One of my favorite simple ways to use avocado is a smash chickpea and avocado sandwich. It's easy and refreshing. I actually brought one to the beach with me yesterday and it was perfection.

    1/2 avocado
    1/3-1/2c chickpeas
    lime juice
    cilantro
    chili powder

    Smash and mix the chickpeas and avocado together. Mix in lime juice, cilantro, and chili powder. Eat on some nice, toasted, whole wheat bread.
  • cressievargo
    cressievargo Posts: 392 Member
    I like to have just slices of avocadoes but I don't usually want to eat the whole avocado at once....my problem is keeping it to stay fresh...it turns brown really quickly for me. I've tried to leave the pit in the other half...I heard that helps it. Anyone like to share their suggestions??

    Try brushing it with lemon or lime juice. The acidity helps to stop the browning. This also works for apples, bananas, etc.
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    bump - Great new ideas :smile:
  • living_loving_laughing2013
    living_loving_laughing2013 Posts: 233 Member
    I like avocados anyway I can get them.
  • leenie96
    leenie96 Posts: 65
    Okay...not the healthiest, but soooo goood for things such as sports parties

    Avocado Ranch Dip

    -2 medium avocados
    -16 oz FF sour cream
    -dry ranch mix
    -jalapenos (optional, but if you do, go fresh!)
    -salt and pepper
    -1 lemon

    Mix it all together and serve it with veggies, chips, pita bread, anything your heart desires!

    P.S. Leave the pit in the mix, this alongside with the lemon juice helps keep it fresh
  • czuniga03
    czuniga03 Posts: 99
    Cut an avocado in half.
    Remove the pit.
    Leave the skin on.
    Sprinkle your favorite salt/seasoning over the avocado.
    Fill the pit hole with feta cheese.
    Drizzle over with extra virgin olive oil.
    Sprinkle with crumbled bacon or real bacon bits.
    Dig in with a spoon and welcome to heaven.

    Sounds amazing trying it tonight!!:love:
  • purple_orchid
    purple_orchid Posts: 129 Member
    I have to start using avocados more. I buy them, then they sit there.
  • hem8787
    hem8787 Posts: 50 Member
    The avocado pasta recipe from ohsheglows.com is really good. I LOVE avocados! I dice one up and put it in tortillas with black beans, corn, salsa, cheese, whatever!
  • Colli78
    Colli78 Posts: 135
    Have you ever tried them on a BLT?

    I use Turkey Bacon, lettuce, and usually Red, yellow or orange bell peppers (since I hate tomatoes) and then top it all with some thinly sliced avocado. It is absolutely amazing!!
  • hmoncel0409
    hmoncel0409 Posts: 23 Member
    BUMP!

    I eat them plain all the time. Thanks for all the ideas! :smile:
  • profgal43
    profgal43 Posts: 115 Member
    Borrowed from another user; can't get enough of this stuff!
    Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad.
    First, we grilled chicken breast chunks using the rosemary bush from our back yard as skewers (strip the leaves and VOILA!)
    Let chicken cool (we grilled the day before and put it in the refrigerator to use the next day)
    Chop 2 avocados, dice 3-4 roma tomatoes, 1 fresh jalapeno (deseeded), 1/4 of a white onion - put in a bowl with the chicken
    Add the juice of one lime and sea salt (or regular salt) to taste
  • xSCiNTILLATEx79
    xSCiNTILLATEx79 Posts: 245 Member
    bump
  • profgal43
    profgal43 Posts: 115 Member
    Bumpity
  • reederx5
    reederx5 Posts: 76 Member
    I make my own version of Jimmy Johns Unwich. I take two pieces of iceberg lettuce, slice up some cucumbers, add a slice of turkey, add one slice of provolone cheese and dice up about 1/4 advocado with salt & pepper to taste. Makes a yummy lunch for under 300 calories. Of course you could add tomato or a different meat to change things up. Yumm!
  • Rennae9
    Rennae9 Posts: 61 Member
    :heart: Love avocados! I usually eat them raw. I like to mix a pouch of salmon together with one and eat with crackers also. :heart:
  • amhalterman
    amhalterman Posts: 63 Member
    bump
  • planetshark
    planetshark Posts: 37 Member
    Avocados ROCK & they can be used in place of butter, mayo etc. in a host of great dishes ... I like mashing mine into chick peas for a healthy sandwich spread / filling - ditto mashing them into boiled eggs for a healthy 'egg salad' ... they are also delicious on their own and are considered to be a super-food! :)
  • planetshark
    planetshark Posts: 37 Member
    Great idea - esp. if you use hi fiber/hi protein tortillas :)
  • sanibelshell
    sanibelshell Posts: 23 Member
    Grilled corn and avocodo salsa, in guacamole and Alton Brown's recipe using avocodo and sardines. Right now I'm putting Trader Joe's reduced guilt chunky guacamole made with greek yogurt (50% less fat and 40% less calories) on everything.
  • anneliseq
    anneliseq Posts: 7 Member
    Avocado is the best!

    I mash it up with a little soy sauce and nutritional yeast and use it in sushi... so good!
  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    I love love love avocado! I'll make sure to work it into my calories for the day!

    My favorite ways are sliced on grilled chicken breast, on grilled salmon, and with black beans in a tortilla!
  • RawTriGal
    RawTriGal Posts: 190 Member
    you may already have this recipe but thought I'd add just in case:

    raw chocolate pudding:

    Ingredients
    1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
    1 banana, peeled and cut into chunks
    1 cup unsweetened soy milk
    1/4 cup raw cocoa powder
    2 tablespoons agave nectar
    1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
    Directions
    Place avocado, banana, soy milk, cocoa powder, agave nectar, lemon juice, and coconut into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Divide into small containers, and store in the refrigerator 1 hour until set.
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    Slice and eat. Avocado is perfect as it is.
  • Mich4871
    Mich4871 Posts: 143 Member
    go to this site: www.skinnytaste.com

    She has the most AMAZING egg and avocado salad. It's so good my 3.5 year old asks me multiple times a week to make it!
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    I pan fry mine until crispy on the outside. or I put a raw egg in one half and bake it. :) YUM
  • Erihppas
    Erihppas Posts: 121 Member
    GAG AT IT!!!

    YUCK!
  • RooChilders
    RooChilders Posts: 44 Member
    I LOVE AVOCADOS!!!!!!! I make homemade guacamole, put them on salad, eat them as a steak side, put them on sandwiches, eat with a little seasoning salt just the way they are. Great in tacos, turkey guac burgers are awesome, I could go on and on!! I always make sure to eat at least one a week!!!

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