Favorite things to do with an Avocado

BobsLittleBird
BobsLittleBird Posts: 28 Member
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Although high in Calories and to be enjoyed in moderation one of my favorite foods is Avocados.

I just tried avocados for the first time this year so any recipes would be awesome.

List your favorite way to use Avocado or your favorite recipe for them.

As Guacamole

-1 Avocado
-1/4 to 1/2 cup salsa
-juice from 1/2 a lime
-some cilantro if you like it.

Avocado Fun Fact: A medium avocado has about 12 grams of fiber. Wow! To get that much fiber you would have to eat 3 cups of blueberries, or 3 cups of broccoli, or 1 cup dry oats.

"Get me an avocado, an ice pick and my snorkel"
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  • BobsLittleBird
    BobsLittleBird Posts: 28 Member
    Are there really no other Avocado lovers out there?
  • rahrahrita
    rahrahrita Posts: 225 Member
    I LOVE avocados!

    My favorite way to eat them is avocado, almond milk, and agave or honey or some other sweetener, and sometimes I'll put protein powder in it. Just mash it all together and put it in the freezer in ice cube molds. I like to keep it in my freezer and eat one whenever I want something sweet :)
  • BobsLittleBird
    BobsLittleBird Posts: 28 Member
    That sounds sooo nummy!!
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    I love avocado too. I can eat it just by itself with salt! Or I make my own guac: just avocado, diced red onion, diced tomato, lime juice, fresh cilantro and salt. Or I'll slice it up and put it on sandwiches.
  • bethfartman
    bethfartman Posts: 363 Member
    I live in a town that used to be the largest avocado producer in the world before large-scale commercial production began in Mexico, so we have avos coming out our ears most the year. I love them, you can use them in all sorts of ways. I mostly eat them plain with a little salt and pepper, sometimes some hot sauce. They're good on sandwiches, in burritos, on top of rice and beans (or pretty much any Mexican dish) or I love them on omelets. You can even make ice-cream or fudge with them. Here's a common recipe used for fudge- http://vegetarian.about.com/od/desertrecipes/r/avofudge.htm
    They also make a good moisturizing hair or face mask. It's a pretty versatile fruit.
  • The_New_Christina
    The_New_Christina Posts: 818 Member
    Avocado Salsa!!!

    Avocado
    Tomatillo
    Onion
    Garlic Clove
    Salt
    Cilantro
    Jalapeno

    Blend together. Enjoy with whatever dinner you make. Yum!!!
  • Colofit
    Colofit Posts: 177 Member
    One of THE most perfect foods!! I eat a half an avocado almost every day!!! Love it just sliced with a small sprinkle of salt and some chopped cilantro. Love it on any and all salads. Love it mashed and spread in a sandwich (but don't eat bread now but recommend it to this that do). Great in omlets. Mix in a blender with balsamic vinegar and olive oil and hummus for a wonderful salad dressing....I could go on and on!!!! Dang, now I'm hungry!!!! Enjoy!!
  • BobsLittleBird
    BobsLittleBird Posts: 28 Member
    I would have never thought to put it on omelets!! I gotta try that this week.

    I haven't graduated to eating them straight out of the shell yet but I have a feeling it is coming soon.
  • BobsLittleBird
    BobsLittleBird Posts: 28 Member
    OMG Avocado Fudge!!

    whoever thought of that was a genius. If I would not have just made tofu chocolate mouse I would be making this today!
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    I prefer it plain or on a sandwich.
  • RainaWalks
    RainaWalks Posts: 72
    peel it and eat it...yum....yum...
  • PAZlady
    PAZlady Posts: 59 Member
    Yeah, I just smash up a third of avo and use it in place of mayo on sandwich.
  • lenema
    lenema Posts: 58 Member
    I love it in my protein shake ! plain greek yogurt, frozen strawberries, handful of baby spinach, almond milk, 1 T. of chia seeds, and anywhere from 1 to 2 ounces of avocado. So creamy, good, and filling!
  • igsalem
    igsalem Posts: 69 Member
    I like to have just slices of avocadoes but I don't usually want to eat the whole avocado at once....my problem is keeping it to stay fresh...it turns brown really quickly for me. I've tried to leave the pit in the other half...I heard that helps it. Anyone like to share their suggestions??
  • Happymom83
    Happymom83 Posts: 405 Member
    I love avocados:)
    I use them:
    in omelets,or on top of scrambled eggs
    with tuna and shredded cheese(then scoop with tortilla chisp!)
    in or on top of any mexican food
    in salad


    Love the idea of replacing mayo with it!...im not the biggest mayo fan anyways..and since ive cut out mayo...ive been having dry bread when i do have it(gluten free)
  • jul6768
    jul6768 Posts: 2
    Avo with tuna. Esp the flavored tuna in the pouches.
  • StevLL
    StevLL Posts: 921 Member
    Half it, remove pit amd fill it with Salsa, or hummus. I like it right out of the shell plasin as well. It's the perfect food. We just planted two Mexicola Avocado trees, can't wait for them to produce.
  • peggymenard
    peggymenard Posts: 246 Member
    Tuna
    avocado chopped
    tomato chopped
    red onion chopped
    cilantro
    lime juice
    Hand mix together and....

    scoop with homemade tortilla chips...yum
  • MrsBully4
    MrsBully4 Posts: 304 Member
    I just eat the avocado LOL, love them plain or sliced for avocado sandwiches
  • susjan
    susjan Posts: 105
    I love avocado! I can not be trusted to make guacamole because I will eat it all but I do eat it in my salads some nights.
  • Scalesareforthefishes
    Scalesareforthefishes Posts: 92 Member
    I could eat an avocado everyday.
    I love them on rice cakes with sea salt and pepper, eggs, salad, wraps, by itself even!
  • kaylurzz
    kaylurzz Posts: 121 Member
    Love me some avocado! And guac haha.

    I love mashing up some avocado slices and putting it on bean burger patties. SO GOOOD!
  • susjan
    susjan Posts: 105
    I like to have just slices of avocadoes but I don't usually want to eat the whole avocado at once....my problem is keeping it to stay fresh...it turns brown really quickly for me. I've tried to leave the pit in the other half...I heard that helps it. Anyone like to share their suggestions??

    Sprinkle the part you are not using with lime juice and wrap tightly. Turns a little brown but not nearly as bad if I don't use the lime juice.
  • irishgirl818
    irishgirl818 Posts: 7
    I put an avocado (peeled of course) in a blender with some olive oil and a little Italian dressing and blended til smooth. Then tossed in less than a quarter cup of parm cheese and blended again. It made a pretty decent Alfredo substitute for my spaghetti squash.
  • InvidiaXII
    InvidiaXII Posts: 315 Member
    Honestly, my favorite way to eat one is to just sprinkle a little salt on and eat it with a spoon.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I sometimes like to smear it all over my face.









    No, seriously, it's a great moisturizer.
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    I make it into pudding or ice cream. I put it in another post not so long ago.

    Its fantastic before bed, I no longer get cramps in my legs at night.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I like to make avocado pie.....

    sounds crazy, but tastes like cheesecake. It is not baked, so it is fresh. It's in a nut or graham crust. Yummm...and is a good conversation piece lol!

    Google it.
  • ajcamber
    ajcamber Posts: 89 Member
    Bump
  • Apiljax
    Apiljax Posts: 2
    :smile:

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