Avocado recipes....

rachso
rachso Posts: 174 Member
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Anyone have a good avacodo recipe that doesn't taste so...avacodo-y? I know there are MANY health benefits to avacodas but I really don't like the taste. (also dnt like guacamole) Any good recipes you care to share? They must NOT contain tree nuts or mushrooms due to allergies...
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  • vaironika
    vaironika Posts: 36
    Avocados are AMAZING! they are a great detox food and so wonderfully creamy. My favorite way of eating them are in sweet desserts so i can satisfy my sweet tooth with something decadent and not feel guilty! here is my favourite avocado recipe:

    Avocado Chocolate pudding:

    1/2 Avocado
    3 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
    3 tablespoons xylitol or coconut sugar or coconut nectar ( all low glycemic and healthy sugar alternatives)
    1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
    dash of cinnamon, cayenne, and/or vanilla bean powder (optional)

    Combine all ingredients into a blender ( i use a vitamix with the milling blade) and blend until uniform and creamy. This dessert is delicious! i usually eat the whole thing or you can divide into two servings. You can also freeze this mixture to make ice cream or fudgesicles! If you desire an even sweeter taste you can sprinkle some extra stevia but i find the xylitol makes it sweet enough. As you eat healthier your tastebuds will adjust and you will actually enjoy the natural and more subtle flavours as opposed to processed foods that are very sugary,oily, and salty. This is the perfect summer treat! Enjoy your journey to health! :)
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,409 Member
    Use them anywhere you would mayo or fat. So - in egg salad sandwiches, on tuna salad, on BLTs, topping for salads, on Mexican dishes, on salads.

    I like them in smoothies, they add a great fiber, creaminess, and nutrients. They are especially good blended with banana, milk, avocado and ice.

    Use the "search" function here, too. This is a popular topic and there are lots of ideas on avocados in recent threads.
  • HappyElizabeth
    HappyElizabeth Posts: 231 Member
    Blasphemy! I agree with the other poster - avocado desserts are great. I make a very similar avocado chocolate mousse that I've served to people and they didn't believe me when I told them it was avocado.
  • TigerBite
    TigerBite Posts: 611 Member
    I us avocados as a mayonaise substitute (I really don't like the taste of it.) I mix them with shredded chicken, eggs, or tuna and add in chopped celery, red onions, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, etc. (whatever you like), a pinch of salt and some cracked black pepper and plop it on top of a big bunch of arugala.
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Avocado chocolate pudding!! Sounds gross, but it tastes nothing like avocado and is delicious!!

    1 ripe avocado
    2 tablespoons cacao powder
    2 tablespoons honey
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Sometimes I'll add in a 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract or some orange zest for a different flavour.


    Sorry, I scrolled down quickly and didn't see the other recipe for avocado desserts!
  • MoJoPoe
    MoJoPoe Posts: 139 Member
    I just grind garlic pepper on mine, and I love it! A nurse told me recently that I should eat no more than half an Avocado per day. So what do i do with the rest?
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I just grind garlic pepper on mine, and I love it! A nurse told me recently that I should eat no more than half an Avocado per day. So what do i do with the rest?

    Why no more than half? (just curious)
  • TigerBite
    TigerBite Posts: 611 Member
    I just grind garlic pepper on mine, and I love it! A nurse told me recently that I should eat no more than half an Avocado per day. So what do i do with the rest?

    Why no more than half? (just curious)

    Yeah, I mean they have healthy fats, fiber, and are full of other essential nutrients including potassium; so, if it fits into your calories it shoulsn't be a problem. Personally, I wouldn't take nutrition advice from a doctor or nurse, as they are only required to take a basic nutrition course most of the time: It's better to take nutrition advice from a nutritionist, since you know that's what they actually went to school for.
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    I just grind garlic pepper on mine, and I love it! A nurse told me recently that I should eat no more than half an Avocado per day. So what do i do with the rest?


    Save it for the next day?

    I've been eating an avocado a day lately, so I can't really give you any more tips than that.
  • lean306
    lean306 Posts: 1 Member
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-eggplant-salad-recipe/index.html


    One of my favorites, but I love avocado. Enjoy
  • SHINDY12
    SHINDY12 Posts: 53
    bump
  • marcimlarson
    marcimlarson Posts: 54
    i love avocado, and heres what i do: i make a grilled or baked salmon steak, seasoned with olive oil, capers and lime, then cut an avocado in half and fill the holes with good salsa from the deli section. salmon avocado and salsa is this heavenly flavor/texture combo. im so into it right now.
  • PennStateChick
    PennStateChick Posts: 327 Member
    1 Full Avocado + 2 Tbsp Olive Oil + 2 Tbsp Basil + 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice + 3 Cloves of Garlic in a food processor

    This makes sauce for about 4 oz of Whole Wheat Pasta

    You can half the recipe for a single serving, and play with the amount of of garlic you like.

    This recipe and it is SO SO SO yummy. We use a lot more garlic now because we like the 'kick' it gives the recipe. However, i am sure it's not for everyone. This sauce is totally replaced alfredo for me, and I used to LIVE on alfredo sauce!

    I had this tonight with 4 oz of chicken.
  • projectxreborn
    projectxreborn Posts: 204
    BUMP!!!!:smile:
  • jasminsaunderssmith
    jasminsaunderssmith Posts: 8
    i have avocado in my smoothies

    1 Tb chia seeds
    1/2 banana
    1 orange
    1/4c berries
    handful of spinach
  • beautyonthebeach83
    beautyonthebeach83 Posts: 99 Member
    Pennstatechic, that sounds amazing!
  • RoseDarrett
    RoseDarrett Posts: 355 Member
    I just finished eating half an avocado on top of my toast with a drizzle of honey over the top ;)
  • Marjrides
    Marjrides Posts: 28 Member
    Bump! for more things to do with one of my favorite things.
  • dbutorac
    dbutorac Posts: 120
    bump
  • broomnic
    broomnic Posts: 56 Member
    bump, have a few which need eating so could do with the tips too.
  • chelley_79
    chelley_79 Posts: 102 Member
    Anyone have a good avacodo recipe that doesn't taste so...avacodo-y? I know there are MANY health benefits to avacodas but I really don't like the taste. (also dnt like guacamole) Any good recipes you care to share? They must NOT contain tree nuts or mushrooms due to allergies...

    I so agree... yuck, but I have some in the fridge and have been staring at them wondering what the heck to do with them!! LOL
  • sassyfrass9
    sassyfrass9 Posts: 71 Member
    bump
  • mamamalaika
    mamamalaika Posts: 5 Member
    Bump
  • PhattiPhat
    PhattiPhat Posts: 349 Member
    Ripe avocado mushed up, sweetened with honey and milk. Like an avocado dessert if you will, passed down to me from my grandma.
  • edvital
    edvital Posts: 2 Member
    er...before we all get too carried away with the supposed health benefits, have you had a look at the calorie content?
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    er...before we all get too carried away with the supposed health benefits, have you had a look at the calorie content?

    Well that's a ridiculous comment.
  • peace_pigeon
    peace_pigeon Posts: 120 Member
    PennStateChic- That sounds fabulous......
  • Bama56
    Bama56 Posts: 101 Member
    puree them up then separate it up by tablespoons and freeze. tastes awesome in a smoothie with bananas and spinach.
  • peace_pigeon
    peace_pigeon Posts: 120 Member
    er...before we all get too carried away with the supposed health benefits, have you had a look at the calorie content?

    I know that they fairly high in calories, but the healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins and other nutrients make it a really good addition to just about everyone's diet. If you are watching calories strictly, just stick to a smaller serving :)
  • majica8
    majica8 Posts: 210 Member
    Bump. Also not a huge fan of the flavour but would like to try and eat more if possible.

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