Avocado

saltedcaramel86
saltedcaramel86 Posts: 238 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Never tried it before but going to pick one up on Monday when I go food shopping. Any suggestions on what to do with it? Don't eat meat though :)
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  • homesbyd
    homesbyd Posts: 5 Member
    They are amazing, when choosing make sure its firm but soft, not mushy.. slice lengthwise, take out pit, salt, pepper , scoop and eat... I like Cayenne pepper and sea salt... yummy..
  • tommygirl15
    tommygirl15 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Guacamole is an obvious one. Slice it up and put it on salads, in sandwiches, wraps, etc. Mash it up and it can be used as a spread for toast or crackers. Throw some into a smoothie.
  • ChrisC_77
    ChrisC_77 Posts: 271 Member
    Never tried it before but going to pick one up on Monday when I go food shopping. Any suggestions on what to do with it? Don't eat meat though :)

    Sure! I love avocados. They are great slicked on sandwiches. Just find something that pairs well with it. Sliced with salt and lime. Make some guacamole. Also, they go good in smoothies. Avocado, banana, milk or if you don't drink dairy a good sub like coconut milk would taste the best. I made one the other day with 1/2 avocado, 1 banana, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup fresh peaches. You need to drink right away. Avocados will oxidize so if you only use half, tightly wrap the other half in plastic wrap then put in a storage container.

    Also, really good along side eggs. Great in salads as well.
  • barbaramitchell101
    barbaramitchell101 Posts: 360 Member
    EVERYONE has a lot of different ideas, but my favorite is to just cut in half, kick out the seed, and eat with a spoon...of course, I prefer most of my foods natural, without added ANYTHING....not even salt...enjoy...where I live they are 88 cents ea..so buy a bunch...they are good for you, and I found that they DO NOT ADD pounds to you....
  • CharlieBarleyMom
    CharlieBarleyMom Posts: 727 Member
    I love avocados. Like a previous poster said, they are great with eggs. I slice up half an avocado and eat it with my 2 over easy eggs every morning!

    Also I enjoy using avocado mixed with greek yogurt, a little pickle juice and salt as a substitute for mayo. It is great with "salads" like chicken, egg, turkey, potato, etc.!
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    Guacamole is so easy to make and is a wonderful addition to so many dishes, sandwiches, etc. - or you can use as a dip with raw veggies. My favorite way to make it is to add salt, pepper, lime juice, cilantro and red onion, all to taste. The lime juice keeps it from getting brown as quickly (and tastes good)! For just one avocado, a couple of squeezes from a half lime should be enough.

    Enjoy!
  • Bethie_B
    Bethie_B Posts: 292 Member
    Chop it up and put it on salads. Nomnomnom!
  • clairemillen
    clairemillen Posts: 2
    They're amazing! try with Chicken in a salad and you can't go wrong :-) yummy!
  • cgirly
    cgirly Posts: 56 Member
    I have them chopped in a green salad with some sliced turkey and some toasted seeds. Really fills you up for the rest of the day
  • Adrienne2012
    Adrienne2012 Posts: 4 Member
    For some reason, avocado tastes absolutely delicious with cottage cheese. Although.. it's also delicious all by itself. And I know that people have already said guacamole... but I'll say it again. I think I could live on guacamole, if I could. Pairing some guac with veggies instead of chips might help keep the calories down. And good for you for trying something new. I always consider it a GOOD thing when I go through the checkout line at the grocery store and the clerk has to ask me what something is. When I became vegetarian, I began to really expand my repetoire of food, not lessen it! :-)
  • vidalar
    vidalar Posts: 20 Member
    I often use avocado in place of mayo... MUCH healthier alternative. I recently made a salad of chunked avocado, green apples, cucumbers, onions, green tomatoes and a variety of herbs with a little sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Meatless deliciousness!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I love them on salads, sandwiches, and on any kind of Mexican food (sliced on top of enchiladas, in tacos, in fajitas, or even as a soup topping). You can also find tons of recipes that use them. They are calorie dense and very filling.
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    For some reason, avocado tastes absolutely delicious with cottage cheese. Although.. it's also delicious all by itself. And I know that people have already said guacamole... but I'll say it again. I think I could live on guacamole, if I could. Pairing some guac with veggies instead of chips might help keep the calories down. And good for you for trying something new. I always consider it a GOOD thing when I go through the checkout line at the grocery store and the clerk has to ask me what something is. When I became vegetarian, I began to really expand my repetoire of food, not lessen it! :-)

    You just blew my mind with the cottage cheese - which I also love. How do you eat it? I'm think inking a scoop in place of the pit, and then just eat with a spoon... Yum!
  • Harlequin16
    Harlequin16 Posts: 102 Member
    I usually have them sliced on toast with salt & pepper or cubed in spicy soup xD
  • NRLMMeynendonckx
    NRLMMeynendonckx Posts: 21
    salt and pepper. Do you eat fish? It's delicious with tuna. Just mix it all together et voilà!
  • trijoe
    trijoe Posts: 729 Member
    Okay, you don't eat meat, so that rules out slices in a ham or turkey sandwich. I cube them up, then mix them in with green n black olives, tomatoes, and some salad dressing. A family favorite. Do you eat eggs. Avocado and eggs make a spectacular combo. One of my daughters' favorite breakfasts is an egg poached in salsa, with avocado slices on top. We also use avocado to replace mayonaise. It's a perfect replacement option, and SO much healthier. My kids like to make guacamole their way - with pineapple juice, garlic, salt, and cilantro. By the time they're done taste testing, there's none left. I like guacamole slathered on a tortilla.

    I hope this helps.
    Enjoy!
  • TwiistedTwiin
    TwiistedTwiin Posts: 32 Member
    I use avocado in place of oil oil when I make a salad. I add all the salad ingredients and then a little basalmic, dill, and pepper...add diced avocado(mixes better) and stir welll.
    :flowerforyou:
    Vegetarian-going vegan here..
  • TwiistedTwiin
    TwiistedTwiin Posts: 32 Member
    To the posters suggesting meat: She doesnt eat meat. :angry:
  • KS_4691
    KS_4691 Posts: 228 Member
    I'm going to take the road less traveled here and recommend avocado pudding. Take half an avocado, 1-2 tbs cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and a little honey or Splenda. Mash it, mix it up, and top with mini chocolate chips if you'd like. You can also add some sort of milk for a creamier texture.
  • Arismar2022
    Arismar2022 Posts: 24 Member
    My favorite recipe is:
    Romaine lettice, fresh cilantro, sweet peppers, brown rice, black beans, half avocado and one squeezed lemon!
    It's my own Chipotle version! No High Sodium!!!!
    I am vegan as well! :)
  • beckyinma
    beckyinma Posts: 1,433 Member
    One of my favorite sandwiches:

    Low sodium sliced turkey breast
    avocado, sliced if firm, mashed if really ripe
    Panera Tomato Basil bread, 1 slice cut in half
    red salad onion, sliced thin
    Laughing cow light swiss wedge
    ground pepper to taste

    Spread the cheese wedge on one half of the slice of bread, spread the avocado on the other and layer on the turkey and onion, and sprinkle with pepper. Enjoy your sammich!

    ETA: I imagine you could do it without meat. the cheese avocado sounds good. maybe add a splash of tabasco to kick it up.

    285 calories, 18 protein, 9 fats, thereabout.
  • nickiog
    nickiog Posts: 187 Member
    use mashed avocado in place of mayo.
    sliced avocado on sandwiches or in salad.
    blend it with some 0% greek yogurt to make a really good topping for tacos or even salad
    add it to smoothies
    use in it place of oil/egg/butter in baking recopies if you are adventurous.....

    here is a good list i think...some of the options it gives involve meat but im sure you could use seitan/tofu etc. or just omit the meat as well

    basically you can use avocado in place of a lot of things because it has a very creamy/buttery texture and although its somewhat high in fat they are the healthy fats good especially for us vegetarians/vegans!


    **as a side note...do NOT eat them if you have a latex allergy....they are part of the latex-fruit syndrome family**
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    I like to eat mine spread or chunked on a wrap or pita with tuna. I also chop them into salads. Love all the ideas i have read so far.
  • jbahrami
    jbahrami Posts: 206 Member
    I love them! You can do so much...add them in a whole wheat wrap with hummus and sprouts (you mentioned that you don't eat meat). I chop them up and throw them in a salad with goat cheese and nuts. They're also really yummy chopped on top of lentil chili with a little sourcream. Enjoy!!
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    I'm going to take the road less traveled here and recommend avocado pudding. Take half an avocado, 1-2 tbs cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and a little honey or Splenda. Mash it, mix it up, and top with mini chocolate chips if you'd like. You can also add some sort of milk for a creamier texture.

    Mind blown - again!!!!
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I just slice it and put it on a turkey or chicken sandwich with some spicy mustard. It tastes sooo much better than nasty mayo!
  • CallieRettig
    CallieRettig Posts: 30
    I like to make a fiesta baked potato. mix a little black beans and corn in a pan and season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. put that on your potato. Also top with salsa, avocado, and cilantro. So good, and filling. I also have a storage suggestion. I can only use half at a time usually, so I smear some olive oil on the other half and tightly wrap it in plastic wrap, making sure the wrap is touching all of the avocado surface. then I wrap it in aluminum foil. It keeps until the next day, sometimes two days if it doesn't gross you out to cut off the top layer.
  • SyntonicGarden
    SyntonicGarden Posts: 944 Member
    Make sure you start with a ripe avocado first and foremost. Otherwise, you'll wonder why you wasted money on the nasty, crunchy thing. I find that picking out an avocado is similar to picking out a peach. Hard and crunchy is bad. Mushy is bad. Somewhere in the middle is good.

    As far as using them:

    I hard boil 3 eggs, toss the yolks on two of them, keep the yolk on the third. Then I mash half an avocado in with the eggs, to make a mayo-free egg salad.

    The other thing that I like is taking a jar of salsa (if you don't have the patience to make your own) and mash in the avocado and some lime juice.

    They can be good just sliced and added to a sandwich.

    Sometimes, I just slice them in half, remove the pit (Google how to do this without making a mess), sprinkle with a little salt, and just eat them in the half-shell. :)
  • Garlicmash
    Garlicmash Posts: 208
    cut it up and add to salads
    slice it and have it in sandwiches

    If you find you love it you will be trying it with loads of things.Its also great as a spread if you mash some and add to crackers then top with what you fancy or just eat as a plain spread/dip.
  • Corjogo
    Corjogo Posts: 201 Member
    Use in place of mayo on most sandwiches. Simple salad - avocado, pomegranate pips, and lettuce--salt pepper and a 1/2 tsp of olive oil - my portion says 69 calories, so lite and refreshing.

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