What can I do with an avocado?

somethingvague
somethingvague Posts: 64
edited September 21 in Recipes
Besides make guacomole. Are they good to just eat raw or does anyone have any good recipes that include them?

Thanks. :)
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  • think48
    think48 Posts: 366 Member
    I am an avocado ADDICT. lol.

    I love putting them on sandwiches. My favorite sandwich:

    Toast whole wheat bread
    Place 1 slice cheddar cheese on toasted bread with sliced tomato and avocado. Sprinkle on a dash of salt and pepper. Top with lime juice.

    YUMMMMMMMMMMM. I'd eat them every day if I could. And yes, I'd also just eat sliced avocado with lime juice at every sitting if I could!
  • Gidget86
    Gidget86 Posts: 45
    Make a salad diced tomato, diced avacado, diced hearts of palm, add some lowfat italian dressing yum

    stuff with shrimp salad

    add to a sandwich ex: turkey and avacado 'no need for mayo then'
  • somethingvague
    somethingvague Posts: 64
    Oh my god, that sounds so delicious! Haha. I've never ate them outside of guacamole...but I have a feeling I'll be a big fan.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Don't you mean what CAN'T you do with an avocado? Wraps, pizzas, salads, sandwiches. If you'd put anything creamy (sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise) in or on it, you can substitute avocado, likely.

    My favorite combo is chicken, swiss, and avocado. What's really yummy is a little slice of avocado on a Triscuit with a tiny dash of pepper. MMMM!!
  • mstarrett01
    mstarrett01 Posts: 74 Member
    I like to use it in place of mayo on my turkey burgers, yumm yumm. Also good in a salad.
  • suzyanne
    suzyanne Posts: 50
    YUMM!! Avocado, tomato and cheddar happens to be one of my favorite sandwiches too!! I also like to eat them on their own. Just cut them in half, remove the pit, put a bit of lemon or lime juice in the center and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. I usually just grab a spoon and eat them right out of the shell. I also like to dice them up, along with some tomato and top a salad with it..or some cottage cheese! Avocado is also one of my favorites..in case you didn't notice. :wink:
  • rockinmomto3
    rockinmomto3 Posts: 97 Member
    I LOVE avocados! Besides guac, I use it in place of mayo on all sandwiches (when I eat them) or in wraps with black beans and some cheese (again, in place of sour cream, which also packs on the calories). And I like to eat it by itself with just a little salt on it. Mmmm.
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    Mmmm.... I love avocado! I eat raw on salads, sandwiches, burgers, etc. I also make guacamole (just add a little garlic and lemon juice) or use avocado as a spread for sandwiches (especially BLTs -- yum!)
  • pinkandloopy
    pinkandloopy Posts: 77
    add some lime, chilli , mash and mix with houmous on dark rye bread ,yum.
    Or stuff it and bake it!! scoop out insides, mix with almost anything ( tuna/ salmon/ cheese/ mushrooms, breadcrumbs, peppers and bake til soft
  • MrsVerhaeghe
    MrsVerhaeghe Posts: 46 Member
    I love avocados. I usually eat them raw with some salt and pepper sprinkled on them. Or when I make a sandwich I replace the mayo with some avocado. It amazing.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Great ideas...........how do you keep it from browning if you don't eat it all at once?
  • HealthyEscape
    HealthyEscape Posts: 255
    I use avo for EVERYTHING.

    But really, all i need is one avo and a spoon and I am a happy camper :-) YUMM!

    To keep from browning I put some lemon juice or lime juice over the remainder and put in airtight container. Good for a day or 2. If it turns brown, just mush it all together and you cna still eat it :-)
  • jeweljade
    jeweljade Posts: 93
    It looks a little gross but I LOVE deviled eggs but don't want the mayo fat. So I mash up avocado and use it in the place of mayo to make deviled eggs. Green eggs =) ... and ham LOL
  • mindymoe1
    mindymoe1 Posts: 65
    i like to slice it and put a creamy blue cheese dressing over it,or whatever dressing you like. tastes so good
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    I've discovered that if you put the avocado (or in my case guacamole) in a ziplock bag and suck all the air out (I just use my lungs, not a fancy vacuum sealer or anything), it will stay green for a few days. Oxygen is what turns it brown, and brown avocados are still OK to eat. When it gets dark brown/black, it's not good anymore.
  • Families_R_Forever
    Families_R_Forever Posts: 630
    Don't you mean what CAN'T you do with an avocado? Wraps, pizzas, salads, sandwiches. If you'd put anything creamy (sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise) in or on it, you can substitute avocado, likely.

    My favorite combo is chicken, swiss, and avocado. What's really yummy is a little slice of avocado on a Triscuit with a tiny dash of pepper. MMMM!!
    My thoughts exactly!!! I LOVE AVOCADOS!!!! One a day keeps the doc away...jk I only do a half but would love to have a whole one. I have to share with hubby unfortunatly and they are spendy for me. It is the only reason I would like to move to cali :)
  • SkyeBows
    SkyeBows Posts: 80
    I love simple turkey sandwiches with avocado smeared on it :)
  • sey719
    sey719 Posts: 8 Member
    It looks a little gross but I LOVE deviled eggs but don't want the mayo fat. So I mash up avocado and use it in the place of mayo to make deviled eggs. Green eggs =) ... and ham LOL

    It never crossed my mind to try that. Thanks for sharing!
  • sagesitter
    sagesitter Posts: 15
    It makes into a wonderful facial or hair treatment. Of course you can lick your lips while it sets on your face. LOL Use it wisely it is great on salad and sandwiches. Keep up the good work.
  • Mita_Mita
    Mita_Mita Posts: 10
    I never liked raw cabbage... so I get just a bit of avacado, lime juice and salt and mash it together... & its so good. :)
  • Vonnie2006
    Vonnie2006 Posts: 246 Member
    Avocado and crab salad. One avocado one four ounce container of crab meat one red onion tbsp of cilantro squeeze one lime. Mix together. Eat on wheat thins or low fat crackers. YUM
  • king6083
    king6083 Posts: 30
    Scrambled eggs on a tortilla topped with a little avo, cheese and green salsa. Great Mexican breakfast. Or simply fry up an egg or two and throw some avo on them then top the whole works with some salsa. I prefer the Herdez brand salsa for the later combination. Something about it just works better with the yolk and avocado for my taste buds.
  • tashtranquillo
    tashtranquillo Posts: 50
    another addict!! avacado can be used in anything. spreads are easiest but i also make a warm pasta salad with sundried tomatos, mushrooms, corn and avacado chunks. you don't need a dresing just lemon and salt to taste.. yummyumm
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    i make a salad/ salsa type concoction of equal parts of diced tomato, red onion, and avacado. i use spicy brown mustard, lime juice, and black pepper as the dressing. (you only need a little bit of mustard). i eat it with a fork, stuff wraps with it, or eat it with whole grain crackers and chips. yummmmmm
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    Scrambled eggs on a tortilla topped with a little avo, cheese and green salsa. Great Mexican breakfast. Or simply fry up an egg or two and throw some avo on them then top the whole works with some salsa. I prefer the Herdez brand salsa for the later combination. Something about it just works better with the yolk and avocado for my taste buds.

    This sounds AMAZING! too bad my digestion does not agree with eggs. :grumble: great idea though! i'm sure my friends would love to try this.
  • susiewusie
    susiewusie Posts: 432 Member
    Great ideas...........how do you keep it from browning if you don't eat it all at once?

    I cut it in half and leave the stone in one side and wrap in cling film and keep in the fridge did that 2 days ago and it hasnt turned brown.

    My fave ,griddle some chicken and bacon then put a couple of slices of wholemeal or your fave bread in the griddle pan then top with the chicken ,bacon and avocado its to die for .
  • SweetPandora
    SweetPandora Posts: 660 Member
    Add me to the addict list! I eat 1/2 of one every day. I chop it up in my salad, put it in wraps or just eat it plain.

    I put the unused half in a tupperware in the fridge it's good for a couple days.

    Enjoy!

    Karen
  • sanura
    sanura Posts: 459 Member
    so many great ideas, I'm getting hungry!
    how about raw chocolate pudding!

    using a blender, add 1 avocado, a couple dates, and some carob powder.

    also I make a raw sauce/dip
    using a blender, add 1 avocado, 1 tomato, 1 red pepper, garlic, onion, a bit of lemon juice. you can add hot pepper too if you like
    you can serve on regular pasta or spaghetti squash or shredded raw zucchini,
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    I'm not sure what you'd name this dish I concocted, but it's delightful!

    Cut the avo in half, remove pit. Peel off the skin and place the slices in a bowl slather heavily with chipotle tabasco. Mix together low sodium black beans and corn, microwave it with a sprinkle of cheese, and layer that mixture over the top of the avocado. add more chipotle (I love that stuff!!!) and gobble it all up with a spoon. I use my spoon to carve off a chunk of the avocado and pick up the beans and corn at the same time.

    So yummy.
  • 6Janelle13
    6Janelle13 Posts: 353 Member
    you can also keep the pit (seed) in the alvacado and take slices off it. The seed has natural enzymes that keep it from browning. I have kept one alvacado green for over a week with this techique as i sliced off my portions.
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