Avocado??

loveskinny27
loveskinny27 Posts: 94 Member
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Going to try avocado - have ad it in guacamole before but never as an ingredient in a meal and am looking for some tasy ideas & recipies??

thanks

Jo :smile: :drinker:
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  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    OMG so many... in sushi (california rolls)...on regular salads...on a taco salad...on a turkey burger patty with pepperjack...on a scramble of egg whites, lower fat cheese, black beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, & salsa ...in Vietnamese roll wrappers with any other veggies of your choice and some tofu or shrimp ...on a turkey wrap on 100 calorie whole wheat tortilla with tomato, lettuce, salsa, red onion, and light cheese. i love, love avocados!
  • firelle
    firelle Posts: 118 Member
    I love mine just straight out the skin with a (TEENY) dash of salt. Pair it with some rice and chicken hhhhhhnnnng
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    I love it in a sandwich with fresh bakery bread smeared with relish and fried/scrambled egg! Or chopped into a pasta dish with tomato sauce...I've even had it with peanut butter and jam sandwiches LOL weird I know but it tastes good! x
  • loveskinny27
    loveskinny27 Posts: 94 Member
    Mmmmmmm yum they all sound soooooooo yummy - thanks all and please keep the ideas coming x
  • zombilishious
    zombilishious Posts: 1,250 Member
    I like adding thick slices to grilled chicken wraps/sandwiches. No need for mayo/mustard!
  • pocketmole
    pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
    I think it's really nice blended up smooth (with fresh herbs, some citrus juice, garlic, etc) and tossed with whole wheat pasta and veggies. I've also blended it with laughing cow cheese and it's almost like a healthier version of alfredo sauce. Almost. :]
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    Blend it with some cocoa and honey, becomes chocolate pudding!
  • purple_orchid
    purple_orchid Posts: 129 Member
    mashed with a hard boiled egg and some lime juice.
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    Deli Style Sliced Turkey
    Bacon (U.S. style)
    Avocado
    Sprouts
    Cayenne Pepper
    Black Pepper
    Garlic Powder
    Wrapped in a Tortilla

    Yummy,...Now step back people, I dont want you to catch an elbow cuz Im fixin to hurt myself.
  • perfectingpatti
    perfectingpatti Posts: 1,037 Member
    On top of a fried egg
    Cubed and on salads
    On sandwiches
    In any Mexican soup
    Peeled with salt all by itself.

    LOVE avocado!
  • MissKitty9
    MissKitty9 Posts: 224 Member
    I put mine on toast with some tomato slices-- sooo good.
  • justjenny
    justjenny Posts: 529 Member
    LOVE AVOCADO! You can use it in so many things! I eat mine in salads, with grilled chicken, or just straight up. It's a great substitute for mayo on sandwiches....just as creamy and has good for you fats! :happy:
  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
    i mix it with crab meat :)
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    I mash it up, add shredded chicken breast, a couple of green onions, some fresh cilantro, and lime juice - delish chicken salad! I put 1/2 cup in a pita, add a bunch of fresh veggies, and I've got a full lunch!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    5-6 oz Shredded chicken (I like to use rotisserie chicken without the skin)
    Half an avocado
    1 TB ranch dressing
    3 TB salsa

    Smush it all together. Eat with a fork, in a wrap, on top of lettuce as a salad. *drool*
  • Curvatures
    Curvatures Posts: 27
    ON EVERYTHING! Or just eat it with a spoon, with a squeeze of lime.

    One of my favorites is on my fish tacos though. I sautee tilapia fillets in a non stick skillet, and then add some grated sharp cheddar, and some hot sauce, and break up the fish into a gooey chunky yummy mess. Pop it into a warmed mini tortilla, and top it with what is basically a simplified guacamole - diced avocado, diced tomato, diced red onion, lime juice, cilantro. It's fast, it's real food, it has protein, it has veggies, and you can do whole wheat tortillas to make it even healthier!
  • OfficiallySexyVal
    OfficiallySexyVal Posts: 492 Member
    I am so glad you posted this I love Avocados and just reading this tread is making my mouth water...lol
  • skinnybitchbarbie27
    skinnybitchbarbie27 Posts: 306 Member
    I found out you can blend it into protein shakes and I tried it (although I was worried about the flavor). It thickened it up and I couldn't even taste it. Double win!
  • daisiemae123
    daisiemae123 Posts: 277 Member
    Remove skin, slice in half the long way and remove pit. Break an egg in to each hollow where the pit was and bake until the egg is cooked to your liking. Yum!
  • MichiganGirl42
    MichiganGirl42 Posts: 7 Member
    I found this on Pinterest:

    Avocado Hummus

    1. Add the following to your food processor:
    -1 can of white beans, drained and rinsed
    -1 avocado, cubed
    -juice from 1/2 of a lime
    -1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of olive oil (a lower fat option: substitute oil for juice from the beans)
    -1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    -1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    2. Blend until smooth.... EASY AS THAT!
  • lorazaruba
    lorazaruba Posts: 61 Member
    bump
  • _Shelley_
    _Shelley_ Posts: 206
    I like to keep it in it's skin, dice it all up in there...sprinkle some salt and pepper...sometimes a little evoo..and I use rice and/or bean chips to scoop it out! Delicious.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    Avocado smoothies are delicious. A little protein powder, half an avocado, some milk and ice, blend. You can add banana, too. Really yummy.
  • Corjogo
    Corjogo Posts: 201 Member
    I found this on Pinterest:

    Avocado Hummus

    1. Add the following to your food processor:
    -1 can of white beans, drained and rinsed
    -1 avocado, cubed
    -juice from 1/2 of a lime
    -1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of olive oil (a lower fat option: substitute oil for juice from the beans)
    -1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    -1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    2. Blend until smooth.... EASY AS THAT!

    Love the sound of this...have to try
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    I eat a raw, plain avacodo for my dinner a couple times a week. Just cut it in half, salt it, and eat it out of the peel with a spoon! I love it.

    Also, I like to slice it up, slice up a tomato (or use cherub tomatoes) and mix it up with a can of garbanzo beans. Add a tablespoon of Italian dressing...voila! 1/2 for now, 1/2 for tomorrow. It's super filling, high in protein, high in fiberm, simple, and delicious.
  • StephJB1221
    StephJB1221 Posts: 225
    I love eating avocado alone or in anythingI can put it in lol...I love a whole wheat piece of bread spread avocado and slice cucumber on top mmmmmm!!! Now I want one lol
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    I discovered a recent love of these and here are some things I do with it. These of course are when it is mashed and spreadable or in guac form.

    1. On veggie burger (but hear turkey burger and salmon burger good too)
    2. With tuna and veggies in pita
    3. On turkey sandwich
    4. In soups instead of sour cream
    5. Mash and put in salad instead of dressing
    6. On bagel as a spread...just bagel and avacado...sooooo good
    7. With egg whites on english muffin
    8. In grits with shrimp (weird, but so good)

    Welcome to the avacado lovers party :)
  • jkmiller82
    jkmiller82 Posts: 214 Member
    I saw this recipe on pinterest and had to try it. It was amazing!

    http://morselsandmusings.blogspot.com/2011/09/grilled-avocado-w-melted-cheese-hot.html

    You just cut the avocado in half, take out the stone and make a criss-cross cut with a knife so the sauces can penetrate. Cover in lime juice and chipotle tabasco, then add parmesan cheese and broil. It is awesome.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    wonderful in soup!!
  • Flamenquero
    Flamenquero Posts: 132
    Native Californian here. I love avocados and have even lived in Carpinteria, CA. The avocado capital of the world!

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