46 Ways to Eat Avocados
Avocados are one of those ingredients that can fit into almost any meal. They are creamy, mild, satisfying, and easy to use in both simple and creative recipes. Whether you enjoy them sliced over a salad, mashed into guacamole, blended into a sauce, or turned into a rich dessert, there are so many delicious ways to eat avocados.
If there is one ingredient many Latin families never get tired of, it is avocado. We serve it with rice, beans, grilled meats, soups, eggs, salads, and just about anything that needs a fresh and buttery touch. Sometimes all it takes is a ripe avocado, a little sea salt, and cracked pepper to make the perfect snack. Simple, nourishing, and full of flavor.
When I lived in Ecuador, avocados were everywhere. My favorite place to buy them was from the small produce stands set up along the street. These little markets were filled with colorful fruits and vegetables, and everything looked fresh, fragrant, and ready to eat. Shopping there felt like visiting a mini farmers market every day.
One of my favorite memories is the day my mom and I found twelve enormous avocados for one dollar. They were huge, perfectly ripe, and an incredible bargain. We were so excited that we brought them home and spent the entire week making avocado recipes. We made guacamole, sauces, salads, dips, and anything else we could think of. For two avocado lovers, it was pure happiness.
That is why I am always looking for new avocado recipe ideas. Avocados work beautifully in savory dishes, spicy dips, refreshing smoothies, hearty meals, and even chocolate desserts. Their creamy texture makes them a wonderful base for dressings, puddings, dairy-free treats, and sauces, while their mild flavor allows them to pair well with citrus, herbs, seafood, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, berries, and so much more.
This collection brings together avocado recipes for every craving. You will find easy avocado salads, healthy avocado dips, low-carb meals, paleo-friendly ideas, smoothies, soups, appetizers, dinner recipes, and sweet avocado desserts. If you are looking for fresh inspiration, these avocado recipes are a great place to start.
BLT Stuffed Avocado (Paleo, Low Carb)
By Wholesome Yum
Avocado Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
By Cook Eat Paleo
Paleo Chocolate Pudding
By Wicked Spatula
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
By Natasha’s Kitchen
Bacon Wrapped Avocado
By A Spicy Perspective
Paleo Tostones with Avocado Ranch Dip
By Paleo Running Momma
Healthy Avocado Brownies
By The Healthy Maven
Mexican Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream
By All Day I Dream About Food
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
By Joyful Healthy Eats
Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto
By Eat Yourself Skinny
Dairy-Free Mint Ice Cream
By Paleo Gluten Free
Grilled Flank Steak with Avocado Chimichurri
By Joyful Healthy Eats
Seared Scallops with Honey Dijon Avocado Sauce
By Sweet and Savory by Shinee
Pistachio and Orange Blossom Raw Avocado Cake
By Unconventional Baker
Vegan Key Lime Ice Cream
By The Roasted Root
4-Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Truffles
By Eating Bird Food
Fall Chicken Avocado Pear Salad
By Add a Pinch
Avocado Dip Recipe (Avocado Crema)
By Add a Pinch
Shrimp Avocado Salad
By Add a Pinch
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
By Well Plated
Creamy Broccoli, Avocado, and Berry Salad
By Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Broiled Avocado with Cayenne, Lime, and Parmesan
If you prefer a dairy-free version, use your favorite vegan cheese alternative.
By Belly Full
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing
By Pinch of Yum
Chicken Avocado Lime Soup
By Cooking Classy
Chipotle Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Aioli
By Fashionable Foods
Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad
By Wonky Wonderful
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
By Texanerin
Power Lunch Asian Crab and Avocado Spiralized Cucumber Salad
By Cotter Crunch
Avocado Fudge Pops
By Uproot Kitchen
Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken
By FoodieCrush
Salmon BLT and Avocado in a Sweet Potato Noodle Bun
By PaleOMG
Honey Lime Chicken Wings with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dip
By PaleOMG
Avocado and Tomato Salad
By FoodieCrush
Avocado and Cucumber Salsa
By Amazing Paleo
Bacon Guacamole
By Amazing Paleo
Blueberry Avocado Banana Smoothie
By Well Plated
Clementine Avocado Smoothie
By Wholefully
Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding
By Minimalist Baker
Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Scallion Avocado Sauce
By Paleo Running Momma
Avocado Tuna Salad (No Mayo)
By Happy Healthy Mama
Avocado Sonoma Chicken Salad
By Spicy Southern Kitchen
5 Minute Magic Green Sauce
By Pinch of Yum
Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado, Cucumber, Smoked Salmon, and Poached Egg
By Downshiftology
BLT Salad with Avocado
By Skinnytaste
Holy Guacamole Salad
By Stupid Easy Paleo
Avocado Hummus
By The Iron You
From quick avocado snacks to creamy desserts and satisfying dinner ideas, this list proves how versatile avocados can be. Try a few of these recipes the next time you have ripe avocados on hand, and you may find a new favorite way to enjoy them.
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