Avocado!?

Samm471
Samm471 Posts: 432 Member
edited November 18 in Food and Nutrition
okay I've just bought an Avocado for the first time ever lol what can I make with it? Any suggestions? :)
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  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
    Oh how I love avocados! I use mine in salads, to top off a turkey club/other sandwich, or just eat it straight up with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper :p
  • mbibble
    mbibble Posts: 6 Member
    AVOCADO ERR'THING! Ok sorry.

    You can make avocado toast, you can slice it in half and bake an egg in the pit (I personally find this to be gross, but it looks pretty), you can slice it, squeeze a lemon & some salt and pepper and throw it on top of a salad, you can put it in a smoothie (but find a recipe first - every time I try to wing it, I wind up making something that tastes as bad as it looks), or - my favorite - chop it and put it in a wrap. Oh, and, guacamole.

    Here's a list of avocado recipes that look pretty good: http://greatist.com/health/39-deliciously-unexpected-healthy-avocado-recipes
  • Samm471
    Samm471 Posts: 432 Member
    Thanks very much I didn't have a clue what you do with them haha :)
  • suruda
    suruda Posts: 1,233 Member
    you can make guacamole a million different ways...I usually just smash the avocado with a fork, add lime, salt, pepper, and a little bit of salsa or hot sauce.

    It is also good just plain on salads or sandwiches

    My grandma used to make a salad with grapefruit and avocado...citrus pairs super great with it!
  • Samm471
    Samm471 Posts: 432 Member
    suruda wrote: »
    you can make guacamole a million different ways...I usually just smash the avocado with a fork, add lime, salt, pepper, and a little bit of salsa or hot sauce.

    It is also good just plain on salads or sandwiches

    My grandma used to make a salad with grapefruit and avocado...citrus pairs super great with it!

    Cool that sounds tasty what you gran used to make :)
  • Samm471
    Samm471 Posts: 432 Member
    I never realised there was so much you could do with it either
  • dawnmcneil10
    dawnmcneil10 Posts: 638 Member
    I like to mash it and either use on sandwiches or burgers. I also use some of the mashed mixed with nonfat greek yogurt as salad dressing. It's also really good diced up in taco salad, can be mixed with tuna, chicken or turkey as a replacement to mayo. I've also replaced the oil in brownies with avacado.

    Of course there's always the tortilla chip to mouth method, a personal favorite of mine, I just add a little lemon juice, chili and garlic powders.
  • suruda
    suruda Posts: 1,233 Member
    I also like it in the following salad:

    Lettuce
    Shrimp
    Blue cheese crumbles
    Avocado

    lightly dressed with either a vinagarette or blue cheese dressing...
  • Samm471
    Samm471 Posts: 432 Member
    These all sound amazing thanks everyone .. I hope I like it as I've never tried it before either :)
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    On a tortilla with shrimp and peppers. So good.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    Just make sure it's ripe before you use it.
    It should have a little give when you squeeze it.
  • CM_73
    CM_73 Posts: 554 Member
    As above, check it's ripe first.
    There's a great youtube video showing how to cut them (stalk bit out, run a knife around the stone, then twist) then just scoff the inside, they're lovely!
  • alexsondra34
    alexsondra34 Posts: 57 Member
    luten free crisp bread, some cream cheese, avocado on top.

    avocado, tomato and mozzarella with a dashing of balsamic vinegar.

    mashed avocado with mashed feta as a spread.

    sliced avocado and humus sandwich, lettuce and tomato are optional.
  • tephanies1234
    tephanies1234 Posts: 299 Member
    Avocado hummus....puree chickpeas and avocado together with some spices.
  • Samm471
    Samm471 Posts: 432 Member
    Thanks everyone I will be sure to check its ripe!
  • Sarahndipity30
    Sarahndipity30 Posts: 312 Member
    Itll be slightly soft! and the skin a little brown!

    I eat it almost every other day. Its SO GOOD. My fave is just slice it up and put a little bit of Old bay on it, or have it some boiled eggs. Simple yet tasty snack. Its great on salads, fish tacos, pretty much everything haha. Enjoy!
  • allyphoe
    allyphoe Posts: 618 Member
    I quarter, peel (http://www.californiaavocado.com/blog/why-you-should-peel-avocados), and mash with a fork and a heavy sprinkle of Lime/Garlic/Cilantro (http://www.truelemon.com/true-lime-garlic-cilantro-cooking), then use it as a dip for veggies and/or meat.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    Bump!
  • tibby531
    tibby531 Posts: 717 Member
    suruda wrote: »
    I also like it in the following salad:

    Lettuce
    Shrimp
    Blue cheese crumbles
    Avocado

    lightly dressed with either a vinagarette or blue cheese dressing...

    I add bacon instead of shrimp and watch the world fade away. nom nom nom nom.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    euuuw is all I say lol
  • maleva720
    maleva720 Posts: 165 Member
    I just made a salad dressing the other day that was pretty good. Use 1/4 avocado, juice of 1 lemon, 2tbs grape seed oil ( I used avocado oil lol), 2 tbs water, 1 tbs dill and 1/8 tsp black pepper. You could change it up with different herbs. I made 3 servings out of it. :smile:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Slice 'em up and put on a salad or sandwich or burger. make guacamole. I have 1/2 an avocado pretty much everyday...I usually just half it and throw a little salt on there and scoop out the avocado with a spoon and eat it tht way. I also like throwing some soy sauce on it and just scooping it out.
  • kmsoucy457
    kmsoucy457 Posts: 237 Member
    edited May 2015
    Lots of great ideas. I just wanted to chime in with some storage tips, since (I think) a goodly serving for one is about half of the avocado. If you don't try to limit air exposure and store in the fridge, the avocado will turn brown and icky-looking in a matter of hours :
    Keep the pit in the half you are storing, sprinkle with any citrus juice, put in in a baggie and make sure to get all the air out.
    If storing mashed, sprinkle citrus over the top and place plastic warp directly on top of the mash.
    Enjoy!
  • Samm471
    Samm471 Posts: 432 Member
    Looks like everyone is a fan of avocado then lol :) I'm gonna try it tomorrow and see how I go :) thanks for the storage tip kmsoucy475 will make sure to do this!
  • funjen1972
    funjen1972 Posts: 949 Member
    For storage I leave the pit in, cover the exposed flesh lightly with olive oil, then press plastic wrap against the surface. Store in the refrigerator. This gives me a solid day or two with minimal Browning.
  • RosieWest8
    RosieWest8 Posts: 185 Member
    I like to just chop it into big chunks and eat it with a little olive oil, vinegar, salt/pepper, cumin, diced cucumbers and tomatoes.

    I also like to use greek yogurt (Fage, or whatever kind you like), drizzle with honey and some good crunchy granola for a sweeter snack.

    Also....I like avocado a lot so I'd probably eat it all the ways above/below as well. A friend of mine made an icing with it that she used to ice a chocolate cake made with black beans. It wasn't the best chocolate cake I've ever had but it was pretty good.
  • terrenceobrien1
    terrenceobrien1 Posts: 22 Member
    I began eating an avocado with my breakfast just last week. They're fabulous! I slice each half into squares and scoop them out with a spoon, then eat with a sliced apple and an orange. The creamy avocado fat really enhances the flavor of the other fruits. Avocados are A+. I'm bummed I hadn't tried them earlier.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
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  • Samm471
    Samm471 Posts: 432 Member
    Aw yum kruggeri that looks lovely! :) if anyone would like to add me feel free I'm new to mfp just looking for new friends to be inspired by and help motivate each other
  • CM_73
    CM_73 Posts: 554 Member
    I did try the citrus juice to prevent browning, but found the easiest and quickest way was just stone in, and plastic wrap, but try to omit as much air as possible.
    They're good for two days in the fridge like that, I've never managed to leave a half any longer than that to find out how long they will keep for!
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