There are lots of great ways to eat an avocado–one of the superstars of a Mediterranean Diet. Easy to peel, they contain good fats and are linked with a reduced risk for chronic diseases. Here are ten ways to enjoy their buttery, creamy flavor and vibrant color:
1. Mash a quarter of an avocado on toast for a quick breakfast or lunch.
2. Top chili with chopped avocado and cilantro.
3. Use chopped avocado in place of tomatoes in salsa or add to a tomato based salsa, homemade or store-bought, to create a tasty dip for chips.
4. Slices of avocado taste great in sandwiches or wraps.
5. Try adding chopped or mashed avocado to pasta. I like the looks of this dish from Inspired Taste. Simple enough for a quick dinner.
This is the photo from the Inspired Taste website.
6. Add chopped avocado to salads–both green and grain varieties.
7. Add to eggs or omelets before cooking.
8. Coarsely mash with a lemon juice and salt as a dip for chips or crackers. Or spread on sandwiches as a healthy alternative to mayonnaise.
9. Feed it to your baby! Avocado is recommended by baby expert, Dr. Sears, as a great first food for its healthfulness and versatility.
Sam enjoying his first ever avocados. He looks good in green!
10. Make an avocado butter by mashing a ripe avocado with one tablespoon of lemon or lime juice, salt, and pepper and use a topper for a baked potato.
And remember, if you find a good deal on them at the store, they can be frozen! (Best used in mashed form.) Stock up!
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A rare sighting of the elusive, wild avocado. Yes, they grow on trees!
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I love all these ideas for avocado. There’s something about avocados that make me happy – even to look at them. I’m going to try the avocado butter this week. What a terrific idea!!
I love that avocados make you happy! Hope you enjoy the avo butter. Thanks for the comment.