Avocado

lshand28
lshand28 Posts: 45 Member
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:bigsmile: Any good recipes for avocado ?
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  • spirit095
    spirit095 Posts: 1,017 Member
    Not really a recipe, but I like it with a little salt and cayenne pepper and spread on crunchy toast.
  • merisaOct3
    merisaOct3 Posts: 197 Member
    Guacamole - mash the avocado with salt and lime juice, add ground cumin, diced onion, chili powder, garlic powder, etc....

    Or just dice it and put it on any salad or any dish with cumin in it. :)
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    I LOVE it just diced and sprinkled with a little salt/pepper and lime juice. Nom. Nom. Nom.
  • lshand28
    lshand28 Posts: 45 Member
    Thanks guys !! :happy:
  • scrague
    scrague Posts: 11 Member
    avocado and banana smoothie
  • 053069
    053069 Posts: 52 Member
    i love avocado. sliced, olive oil , lemon juice and salt on top. with all of these being said, i do not eat it too often, lots of calories, but it is damn good.
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    This may sound like a crazy combination but I mash an avocado with a can of drained tuna. Add a little pepper and cayenne or salt to taste. Eat it with pita chips or on light bread. It is yummy, high in protein and very filling.
  • BeckZombie
    BeckZombie Posts: 138 Member
    Cut it in half and crack an egg into it. Top with salt, pepper and cheese (if you want) and bake in a 425 F oven for about 15 mins. If you don't like runny eggs, cook for a bit longer.
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    cut. remove seed. get a spoon. and dig in. MMM. ill frickin eat avocado every single way possible. i love it.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Not a recipe...but I love avocado in many ways!! I can't believe I used to ONLY use it for making guacamole. I hardly even think of doing that now but I have avocado in my house at all times!

    In a grilled cheese or egg sandwich (small amount of cheese, very yummy with or without onions). I like to really smash the avocado while the sandwich is cooking

    Chopped up on top of any Mexican entrée

    Sliced or chopped on a salad

    Or, getting a little more adventurous...

    In a wrap, sliced, along with black beans, hummus, edamame, shredded carrots & baby spinach

    In a sushi salad bowl...layer sushi rice (I use Alton Brown's recipe found online), chopped avocado, thinly sliced/chopped cucumber, shredded sheets of nori, and salmon or crab on top even better with a 1/2 T. of dressing made from soy sauce, honey & sesame seeds)
  • Shell_1384
    Shell_1384 Posts: 80 Member
    Mash up avocado on a whole wheat pita. Yum :smile:
  • slk_5555
    slk_5555 Posts: 177 Member
    cut. remove seed. get a spoon. and dig in. MMM. ill frickin eat avocado every single way possible. i love it.

    Agree with this. Don't mash it, mix it or bake it. Just lovely on its own. It's also heavenly with warm bacon & mayo in a bun......but that's the not so healthy option.....not on the menu for me right now:-(
  • sportyredhead01
    sportyredhead01 Posts: 482 Member
    I like it plain.:happy:
    Or with grilled chicken
    bacon
    tomato
    on a salad
    or bun.

    With fried eggs and a sweet potato in the morning is also good!

    If you want something decadent, look up chocolate avocado mousse. That's awesome too!
  • ValeriePlz
    ValeriePlz Posts: 517 Member
    I cook 1 cup barley and mix with 1 chopped avocado and 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives. Mix with a lemon / olive oil vinaigrette and you have a tasty salad!
  • ebonaskavi
    ebonaskavi Posts: 42 Member
    Avocado and sweet potato are a weirdly awesome pair. I like to boil a sweet potato in chicken stock. Drain (leaving a little liquid) and mash. Stir in a little bit of chili powder and cumin to taste. Serve with some drained and rinsed black beans and some sliced avocado.

    You can use vegetable stock or well salted water if you wanted to make it vegan. Or you can bake the sweet potato and just top it with beans and guacamole and sprinkle a little bit of spice on. Super tasty and really filling.
  • brenannn
    brenannn Posts: 19
    When I want something sweet, I blend 1/2 an avacado with a couple shakes of cocoa powder, a cup or so of almond milk and a spoonful of peanut butter.
    It sooo creamy.
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    blended up with some cocoa powder, vanilla, soy milk,sugar/agave nectar into a mousse and then put in the freezer for a little bit mmmmmmmmm

    I love it on a toasted sandwich with tomato , romaine ,mushrooms and vegenaise
  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    Diced avocado and tomato with balsamic vinegar makes an excellent salad.
  • fitbrit19
    fitbrit19 Posts: 55
    Avocado is good with practically everything.

    I will cut in half & put an egg in where the seed was & bake it.
    I spread it on toast and eat it with an egg.
    I dice it & eat it with cottage cheese.
    I eat it alone w/ a little pepper.
    I put slices on my burgers, chicken, etc.


    One of my favorites though is to make chicken salad with it. I dice up some cooked seasoned chicken & mash it all together with about half of an avocado instead of mayo. There are many recipes for this online. Other people add all kinds of stuff, but sometimes I add onion & celery.
  • fitbrit19
    fitbrit19 Posts: 55
    Oh something I have learned that made a world of difference to me …

    If I don't use the whole avocado I keep the seed and nestle it back in place & put the avocado in a ziplock bag & refrigerate it. Gives me like 36 hours to use it.
  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
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    Step 1: Ingredients
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    one large avocado
    1/4 cup cocoa powder
    1/4 cup soy or nut milk
    1/4 cup honey
    one teaspoon vanilla

    Using the amounts above, you end up with a dark chocolate style mousse. Not too sweet! If you'd like a more milk chocolate flavor, I suggest using a little less cocoa powder and more honey.

    Step 2: Combine!
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    Put everything into a food processor or blender. Break the avocado up into smaller pieces to make it easier on your machine.

    Step 3: Blend!
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    Process for 10-15 seconds and then stop and scrape down the sides. Then process again until nice and smooth.

    You can eat it right away or chill for a little whil before you dig in. I just wouldn't let it sit too long in the fridge - once the avocado starts oxidizing like crazy it will alter the flavor, and not in a good way!

    This recipe is Vegan friendly FYI
  • cdalrym
    cdalrym Posts: 3
    Brushed with olive oil and grilled, then put on top of a big salad with bacon and grilled chicken! Also, they are awesome to add to smoothies, if you do smoothies. Try 1/4 avocado, half a banana, almond milk and a few ice cubes. You can add whatever supplement powders you want to this (I add a tsp. of chlorella powder). Super good. Also they make killer salad dressings when blended up with vinegar and fresh herbs.
  • MrsHyland
    MrsHyland Posts: 87 Member
    I make guacamole chicken salad, super yummy! I don't like mayo so it's the perfect alternative. Plus it's a lot of healthy fat. Avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno, lemon or lime juice and diced/shredded chicken. I eat it with a couple of corn tortillas and it is the perfect lunch.
  • Florence1221
    Florence1221 Posts: 22
    Guacamole - mash the avocado with salt and lime juice, add ground cumin, diced onion, chili powder, garlic powder, etc....

    Or just dice it and put it on any salad or any dish with cumin in it. :)
  • Florence1221
    Florence1221 Posts: 22
    Love avocado on a salad. Have it nearly every work day for lunch. Never thought to add cumin and I love that too. Will definitely try that.

    Also, there is an avocado egg salad recipe. It is great on a wrap. Will try to find it and post it here.

    Have a great day everyone.!
  • Florence1221
    Florence1221 Posts: 22
    Can substitute plain Greek yogurt for all or part of mayonnaise.

    Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

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    Prep time
    5 minutes
    Cook time
    15 minutes
    Total time
    20 minutes

    This egg salad combines two of our favorite things: eggs and avocado. In addition to the avocado, we add a little mayonnaise for moisture, celery for crunch, fresh herbs and a small amount of lemon juice to brighten things up.

    What You Need to Know: To make hard-cooked (hard-boiled) eggs, in a saucepan, cover eggs with 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) of cold water, bring to a boil then immediately remove from heat and cover with lid. Let eggs stand, covered in the hot water for 12 minutes. Then plunge eggs into ice cold water to stop the cooking. A full tutorial with photographs can be found here: How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs.

    Special Equipment: Saucepan, knife, bowl and measuring spoons.
    Created By: Joanne and Adam Gallagher, www.inspiredtaste.net
    Yield: 2 (1/2 cup) servings
    You Will Need
    1 medium avocado, pitted and peeled
    2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise, or Greek yogurt
    1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) lemon juice
    4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
    1 medium-length celery stalk, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
    1 tablespoon (15 g) finely chopped chives, parsley or dill
    Salt and black pepper, to taste
    Directions
    Mash avocado, mayonnaise and lemon juice together in a medium bowl. Stir in the eggs, celery and chives. Season with salt and pepper.Avocado-Egg-Salad-Recipe-Step-1


    Read more: http://www.inspiredtaste.net/23087/easy-avocado-egg-salad-recipe/#ixzz2xraXUQ1Y
  • Florence1221
    Florence1221 Posts: 22
    This recipe give the nutrition information:

    Avocado Egg Salad
    Skinnytaste.com
    Servings: 6 • Size: 1/2 cup • Old Points: 3 pt • Points+: 4 pt (w/ light Flatout 7 pts)
    Calories: 154.7 • Fat: 11.7 g • Protein: 9.3 g • Carb: 4.6 g • Fiber: 3 g • Sugar: 0.5 g
    Sodium: 132 mg (without salt)

    Ingredients:

    4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
    4 hard boiled egg whites, chopped (discard the rest)
    1 medium hass avocado, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    1 tbsp light mayonnaise
    1 tbsp fat free plain yogurt
    1/2 tablespoon finely chopped chives
    2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
    1/2 tsp Kosher salt
    pinch freshly ground pepper

    Directions:

    Combine the egg yolks with the avocado, light mayo, yogurt, chives, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork. Combine with egg whites and adjust salt as needed.
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  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
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  • michelleamhill
    michelleamhill Posts: 35 Member
    This may sound like a crazy combination but I mash an avocado with a can of drained tuna. Add a little pepper and cayenne or salt to taste. Eat it with pita chips or on light bread. It is yummy, high in protein and very filling.


    Sounds amazing! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
  • michelleamhill
    michelleamhill Posts: 35 Member
    Avocado and sweet potato are a weirdly awesome pair. I like to boil a sweet potato in chicken stock. Drain (leaving a little liquid) and mash. Stir in a little bit of chili powder and cumin to taste. Serve with some drained and rinsed black beans and some sliced avocado.

    You can use vegetable stock or well salted water if you wanted to make it vegan. Or you can bake the sweet potato and just top it with beans and guacamole and sprinkle a little bit of spice on. Super tasty and really filling.

    That sounds really good. Do you know how many calories?

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