Avocados..

takehimaway
takehimaway Posts: 499 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Any ideas for an awesome dinner with avocados? I don't feel like cooking something, so maybe something easy. In theory, I could eat it plain, but.. that's not really fun.

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  • MargaretPetersBergen
    MargaretPetersBergen Posts: 18
    Great in sandwiches or wraps. Or if you want something even simpler than that just eat avocado with crackers (hopefully the healthier cracker versions available:-) )
    :smile: f:smile:
  • takehimaway
    takehimaway Posts: 499 Member
    Great in sandwiches or wraps. Or if you want something even simpler than that just eat avocado with crackers (hopefully the:smile: healthier cracker versions available:-) )

    Yes, this is perfect! With cheese, in a pita, with seasame sticks as a snack!
  • LeslieSJR
    LeslieSJR Posts: 64
    I like to smear them like a spread on sprouted grain toast. It's yummy!
  • ArchangelMJ
    ArchangelMJ Posts: 308 Member
    Hm, I love avocados and have them for a meal a lot, but I eat them pretty much on the plain side. Usually I'll just mash one up and season it with some seasoning salt and garlic powder. I eat it with bowl of Pretzel Thins and it's totally delicious. They're just as good as tortilla chips but are lower in fat and calories.
  • starla5881
    starla5881 Posts: 190 Member
    I make tuna salad and fill half an avocado with it. It's the bomb dot com.
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    omelet with avocado & salsa!! I start my day with one everyday!
  • Lainnee
    Lainnee Posts: 61 Member
    In a wrap with cucumbers and salsa....delish....feel free to add chicken....lol.
  • bodiva88
    bodiva88 Posts: 308 Member
    Avocado with tomato on whole grain toast with a little lemon and salt.
  • rusialeelee
    rusialeelee Posts: 143
    I eat them raw because it tastes SO good :D I don't want to mix it with other stuff. It's like chocolate and mixing it with something hehehhe

    I actually have one waiting in the fridge for me for tomorrow morning :D

    Why are they so expensive :( .... $1.29 each :(
  • cestlafete
    cestlafete Posts: 71 Member
    Avocados and salmon is to die for. Halve one, scoop it out as needed to spread on whole grain crackers and then top with a slice of smoked salmon for an amazing snack/meal. If you need it extra creamy, you can mash them with fat free cream cheese and then use them as previously suggested.
  • jmo325
    jmo325 Posts: 57
    turkey burgers with provolone cheese, avocado slices & chipotle mayo!
  • BR3ANDA
    BR3ANDA Posts: 622 Member
    I like to use them in place of mayo for egg salad! Mmmmmmm.
  • Funsoaps
    Funsoaps Posts: 514 Member
    My fav is eggs, so an omelete with salsa or quiche even.

    Or it's great with I buy these jumbo uncured franks from Trader joe's and eat them with that (low carb meal) and they taste good with sausage links I have no idea why.
  • takehimaway
    takehimaway Posts: 499 Member
    Hytop - Fancy Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese, 1/3 cup
    Eggs - Hardboiled, 3 Large
    Wishbone - Lite Ranch, 2 Tbsp
    Fresh Express - Baby Spinach, 0.5 cups
    Stonefire - Tandoori Roti White, 1 naan
    Haas Avocados - Small Avocado, 1 small avocado

    This is the answer.
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    I like to smear them like a spread on sprouted grain toast. It's yummy!

    mashed with chili flakes and lemon juice!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Chopped avocado, rinsed canned black beans, chopped tomatoes, lemon or lime juice. And maybe some frozen or canned corn.

    Serve with chips or not.
  • dick01
    dick01 Posts: 18 Member
    you look fantastic in your photos. what an achivement good luck
  • nphillips0124
    nphillips0124 Posts: 72
    Directions for the best avocado:

    1. TAKE YOUR DELICIOUS (AND RIPE- ever so slightly squishy... enough squishiness to be mashable) FRUIT AND SLICE IT IN HALF. Deal away with the pit of doom in whatever way you wish.

    2. TAKE ONE HALF and store the other half for later, geez, this stuff is filling ok.

    3. ADD SALT, PEPPER AND HOT SAUCE.

    4. OR, PREFERABLY, SUB HOT SAUCE WITH SRIRACHA SAUCE

    5. Mash mash mash

    6. EAT WITH SPOON

    BAM. Best way to eat an avocado ever.
  • lnguyen578
    lnguyen578 Posts: 39
    I just top mine with stevia, it tastes so sweet, smooth, and creamy! :)
  • lbcbeachbum77
    lbcbeachbum77 Posts: 78 Member
    Avocado is super delicious diced and mixed up with:
    Whole black beans
    Lime juice
    Chopped fresh cilantro
    A scoop of your favorite salsa
    Salt and a bit of minced garlic. Or, skip the salt/fresh garlic and use garlic salt instead.

    Above is what I would consider the essentials... Depending on how you feel about starches/carbs, some fresh or frozen corn kernels added in are fantastic. Best thing is... you can tweak what ingredients and their portions according to what you like best. It can be as simple or as kicked up as you like :smile:

    Additional options would include...
    Finely diced onion
    Diced jalapeno or other peppers
    Cayenne pepper
    Cumin
    Fresh tomato

    Personally, I like it all :happy:

    Once made it is very very versatile...

    Eat plain as a chopped salad, add extra protein by adding some grilled shrimp. Delicious warm or cold.
    Use as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or on a cracker or thinly sliced baguette as a crostini
    Put inside a tortilla and add a little cheese and/or meat and warm in a non-stick for a quesadilla
    Make a lettuce wrap
    Use as a dip for chips, or other crunchies
    Add to some chicken broth in a pot and bring to a simmer for a super yummy and quick soup
  • KALMdown
    KALMdown Posts: 211 Member
    Any ideas for an awesome dinner with avocados? I don't feel like cooking something, so maybe something easy. In theory, I could eat it plain, but.. that's not really fun.

    Shrimp and Avocado Tacos! Made this last night. Sublime.

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