Avocados

wewon
wewon Posts: 838 Member
edited September 27 in Recipes
Does anyone have any ideas on what recipes (other than guacamole) to do with avocados?

I've only eaten them raw and in a dip/salsa, but I would like to try something new.
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  • morganadk2_deleted
    morganadk2_deleted Posts: 1,696 Member
    so good with smoked salmon!
  • My3Rayz
    My3Rayz Posts: 373
    I use them on sandwiches and turkey burgers. Better than cheese :)
  • krbaugh1
    krbaugh1 Posts: 1
    I like to make a side salad. Dice up some avocados and a fresh tomato, put in a bowl. Add some lime juice, salt, pepper and some cilantro if you have some. It make a great side salad. You can dice it smaller to put over fish or on a taco.
  • Manda1987
    Manda1987 Posts: 207
    My fiancé discovered the other day that they make an excellent portable dip for tortilla chips.

    Cut avocado in half, use it like a bowl and scoop it out!

    I love eating them in salads, sandwiches or wraps. They spread really nicely, too.
  • BlissfulYoga
    BlissfulYoga Posts: 88 Member
    I posted this on my blog the other day.
    http://blissfulyogajourney.blogspot.com/2011/05/adobo-seasoned-avocado-corn.html
    I had it as a side, actually...but you can use as a topping or in sandwiches and wraps or whatever :)
  • rngreen
    rngreen Posts: 16 Member
    I use them to make California chicken. Grill your chicken breast, then top it with a slice of tomato, slice of avocado, and then a slice of reduced fat swiss cheese. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. So good!
  • BlissfulYoga
    BlissfulYoga Posts: 88 Member
    Also...have you tried Jason Mraz's Raw Chocomole Recipe??
  • Juliebean_1027
    Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
    I make a citrus and black bean salad with avocado in it.

    1 can black beans
    1 orange, peeled and diced
    1 grapefruit, peeled and diced
    1/4 red onion, diced
    1 avocado, diced
    1/4 cup cilantro
    1 tbsp olive oil
    juice from one lime
    dash of pepper

    Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, and pepper together. Set aside. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl. Pour olive oil lime juice mixture over top. Mix well. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes. Eat and enjoy! :drinker:
  • thefreemans28
    thefreemans28 Posts: 267 Member
    My favorite way to eat them (other than guacamole) is on a burger, in a wrap, in a salad, or raw with some pita bread.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    They are very nice sliced in a sandwich with alfalfa shoots, or mixed with cottage cheese on toast or in a baked potato.
  • FatUncleRob
    FatUncleRob Posts: 341
    Mashed with a little salt and pepper on hot toast. Great breakfast food! :smile:
  • parvati
    parvati Posts: 432 Member
    I love avacados on my turkey sandwhiches & chicken burgers but i also make a salad with them that is really good & really healthy.

    Fill a plate full of fresh spinach, add some thinly sliced red onions, half a mango cut up into bite sized pieces (frozen or canned pieces could be used out of season) , half an avacado sliced into small pieces, 1 baked chicken breast chopped into bite sized pieces & then topped with lite house balsamic vinegarette dressing. Yummy!
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    This is really simple, but delish. Slice them and have them on a turkey sandwich. Very tasty.
  • islandgirleialoha
    islandgirleialoha Posts: 1
    :wink: I got this recipe from a great youtube guru, Irisvlogging! Dice one whole tomato, one avocado, add some salsa and honey mustard. Mix well and eat immediately! This is a great refreshing salad for lunch and a great way to eat avocados!
  • ndmckeown
    ndmckeown Posts: 30 Member
    Just take out the stone, and fill with a low fat Prawn cocktail. It's delicious.
  • VixFit2011
    VixFit2011 Posts: 663 Member
    Cut up in an omelet, on a grilled cheese sandwich. They actually can be good in a warm food like that.
  • wewon
    wewon Posts: 838 Member
    Wow! Thanks!

    I posted this thread, left for about 10 minutes and had 16 replies.

    I guess that avocado is more versatile than I've given it credit for!
  • wewon
    wewon Posts: 838 Member
    Cut up in an omelet, on a grilled cheese sandwich. They actually can be good in a warm food like that.

    Hmmm.

    I'm liking the omelette idea, but adding some onion, garlic and goat cheese to the mix.
  • ♥BETHANY♥
    ♥BETHANY♥ Posts: 56
    so my husband makes a guacamole with the avacado that can be used on sooooo many thing because its so delicious! BTW I LOVE HAMBURGERS WITH AVACADO :)

    avacado (SMASHED)
    green onion (CHOPPED)
    tomatoe (CHOPPED)
    (SLAT AND PEPPER TO TASTE)
    salt
    pepper
  • vlaura
    vlaura Posts: 93
    Avocado and feta cheese sandwich ;)
  • BlissfulYoga
    BlissfulYoga Posts: 88 Member
    http://www.learnrawfood.com/blog/comments/farmers_markets_how_to_select_avocados_and_make_chocolate_mousse/
    has info and recipes!
  • Angiebug1969
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
    My mother-in-law (she's Vietnamese) taught me how to make this dish... it IS a dip, you eat with crackers of your choice... my hubby prefers Sociables... but I'll eat it with carrot slices, bell pepper slices or celery sticks... yummy! OH, also, when I take this to parties... everyone FLIPS OUT over it!! It's amazing!

    3 ripe avacados (scoop & chop/smash them... leave a little chunky texture)
    1 bag of frozen pre-cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail removed... and chopped)
    Light Mayo (this is "to taste"... add a little at a time. I honestly never add more than about 1/2-3/4 cup)
    Siracha Chili Sauce (again "to taste"... but I probably add 2 tbsp, because we like a little BITE!)
    Juice from a large lime
    Garlic powder (about 1/4-1/2 teaspoon)
    Black pepper "to taste"

    Mix & serve with crackers or fresh veggies for dipping.
  • Angiebug1969
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
    Just take out the stone, and fill with a low fat Prawn cocktail. It's delicious.

    Ah, great idea! My girlfriend makes what she calls Shrimp Cocktail... I don't know the exact "recipe" but it has shrimp, diced avacado, Clamato juice, diced cucumber, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, black pepper, & hot sauce. You eat it with a spoon... it's amazing! I'll definitely be trying your avacados filled with shrimp cocktail!! Yum! :bigsmile:
  • cicadagirl
    cicadagirl Posts: 51
    My favorite way to eat avocado is also the simplest "recipe" you ever did see. Halve the avocado, scoop out the flesh, mash it up with a tiny bit of salt and lemon juice to taste, and spread on freshly toasted multi-grain bread. Delicious, healthy, and very fresh and light tasting...perfect for a simple breakfast on a hot summer day.
  • nhhartmann
    nhhartmann Posts: 30 Member
    You could use this salsa on a veggie burger or turkey/chicken burger if you don't eat beef and it's delish!

    Per Serving: 330 31 12 30 8 7
    This is a weight watcher's recipe and one I keep on hand for when I just want a burger. The tomato juice added to the extra lean beef gives it the moisture I miss from fuller fat beef. Love, love, love the cilantro lime salsa on top. I need to build the recipe here to see stats

    Mexican Chili Beef Burgers

    1 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)
    1/4 cup(s) onion(s), minced
    1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
    1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder, ancho-variety recommended
    1/4 cup(s) canned tomato juice
    1 large egg white(s)
    1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
    1/2 tsp table salt
    3 small tomato(es), ripe, diced (about 1/2 cup total)
    3 medium radishes, diced, (about 1/4 cup)
    1/3 medium avocado, Hass, diced
    1 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
    1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
    1/4 tsp table salt
    4 item(s) reduced-calorie hamburger roll(s), toasted on grill

    Instructions
    Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium heat.


    In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, tomato juice, egg white, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; combine thoroughly. Form mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2-inch-thick each.


    Place burgers on grill and increase heat to medium-high; cook for 5 minutes. Flip burgers and cook for 5 minutes more. Flip and cook 1 minute more on each side for medium (and longer for desired degree of doneness).


    Meanwhile, make salsa. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, radishes, avocado, cilantro, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; mix to combine.


    Serve each burger on a roll topped with about 1/4 cup of salsa
  • Postergirl82
    Postergirl82 Posts: 44
    I use them to make California chicken. Grill your chicken breast, then top it with a slice of tomato, slice of avocado, and then a slice of reduced fat swiss cheese. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. So good!

    This sounds soooo good!
  • Leonora67
    Leonora67 Posts: 1 Member
    Avocado smoothies are the best! Try it with a little almond milk, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and sweetener. Throw it all in a blender with some ice cubes and blend til smooth. SOOOO yummy!!
  • marjie179
    marjie179 Posts: 4
    They are really good served with tuna salad, lots of chopped onions, jalapenos, corn, anything you like with tuna. I put a scoop of the tuna mixture into a half of an avocado. It's yummo!
  • MittenKitten1219
    MittenKitten1219 Posts: 82 Member
    This place I used to work at made something called a Heartbreak sandwich. You take italian bread and put Frank's RedHot on each slice then add grilled onions, tomato, avacado and swiss, then putt it in a sandwich press. I'm sure you could make it a bit healthier by changing the choice of bread and using reduced fat cheese. It is to die for!
  • Misslionheart
    Misslionheart Posts: 36
    1 small grilled chicken fillet (around 100g or 4oz)
    60g of mixed beans, canned and drained
    60g of avocado
    4 cherry tomatoes
    1/4 red pepper
    2 tsp of very good olive oil
    1 tsp of lime juice
    1/4 tsp of chilli powder

    I'd love to post a pic of the finished product but I dont know how. I could e-mail it?
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