27 Of Our Best Avocado Recipes

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Here are our favourite excuses to eat avocado, including a mighty fine avocado toast (embrace it, it's here to stay).

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Updated May 5, 2022

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A chameleon of the produce aisle, the avocado can be used in everything from dressings and smoothies to salads, sandwiches, dips and baked goods. But if you're only using them for guacamole (no judgement here), we've got more than 20 inspiring avocado recipes for you to try.

Avocado facts

1. Despite their luxurious and creamy texture, one avocado boasts more than 9 g of fibre—more than any other fruit.

2. Half an avocado has more potassium than a banana and lots of brain-protecting folate.

3. Avocados also have the mono- and polyunsaturated “good” fats that are recommended as part of a healthy diet.

Green goddess egg salad sandwich

This richly herbed sandwich is so good, you'll want to eat it every week! Bonus:Wrap each egg salad sandwich in parchment paper to keep it from getting soggy (it also makes it easy to grab and take to go if you need something on the fly). Get our green goddess egg salad sandwich recipe.

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Tomato-avocado toast

If you can’t get enough avocado toast, this is the dish for you. Get your hands on some nice heirloom tomatoes, whip up a fresh cheese base with garlic and start stacking. Try ourtomato-avocado toast recipe.

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Spinach salad with avocado dressing and raspberries

A salad with two applications! Try it as a delicious salad, or whirl most of the ingredients into a green smoothie bowl (see the next recipe!). First up, get our spinach salad with avocado dressing recipe.

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Avocado smoothie bowl with berries

This avocado smoothie bowl is whirled up with spinach, yogurt, honey and hemp seeds for a powerful start to the day. Get our avocado smoothie bowl recipe.

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Scrambled egg taco

Breakfast for dinner has never looked so good. Here, we’ve dressed up a classic scramble with avocado, chorizo sausage, microgreens, cheddar and fresh tomatoes. Get ourscrambled egg taco recipe.

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Avocado dressing

Instead of chopping up avocados for a salad, try them in an ultra-creamy dressing. Here, we’ve paired avocado with cilantro, green onions and lemon for added zestiness. Get ouravocado dressing recipe.

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Avocado and snap pea salad rolls

Ramp up your salad roll game to expert level by adding more greens to the mix with avocado, parsley, green onion, snaps peas, mint, cucumber and basil. (Plus green dressing. We did say expert-level, after all.) Get ouravocado and snap pea salad rolls recipe.

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Avocado devilled eggs

We swapped out the mayo filling for avocado. Topped with a slice of cucumber, cilantro and sesame seeds, our retro appetizer is social-media worthy. Get our avocado devilled eggs recipe.

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Avocado pound cake

Enjoy the health benefits of avocado and raspberries in one very pretty dessert. Get ouravocado pound cake recipe.

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Shrimp avocado and mango salad rolls

Break out the bag of pre-cooked shrimp you’ve got stashed in your freezer. This no-cook meal simply requires a bit of assembly. Serve these rolls with Thai chili sauce and chopped peanuts. Get our avocado and mango salad roll recipe.

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Avocado ice cream

Sweet, creamy and made with three simple ingredients. Get our avocado ice cream recipe.

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Mexican jicama and avocado salad

Sometimes you need a break from romaine. This irresistibly crunchy jicama and avocado salad packs plenty of colour and flavour (and no lettuce). Get our avocado salad recipe.

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Sweet peas on toast

Toast isn’t just for breakfast—dress it up for dinner with a sweet pea and avocado spread, topped with a sunny egg. Get our sweet peas on toast recipe.

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Chicken chili verde

Creamy slices of avocado are the perfect garnish forthis hearty chicken and bean soup.Get our chicken chili verde recipe.

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Green goddess smoothie bowl

Simplify your morning with an energizing smoothie bowl and a pared-down, stress-free routine. This easy, eye-pleasing bowlbegins with a fruit and yogurt base and ispacked with protein, fibre and vitamins.Get our smoothie bowl recipe.

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Shrimp and grapefruit salad

This light salad with avocado, shrimp and a Dijon vinaigrette makes for a refreshing and healthy meal. Get our grapefruit salad recipe.

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Cauliflower tacos

Roast up some cauliflower and throw together a quick ‘slaw for delicious, gluten-free tacos tonight.Get our cauliflower tacos recipe.

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Breakfast sandwich

What could be better—or easier—than eggs and bacon with a slice of cheddar on toasted bread? Serve with a side of tomato and avocado slices. Get our breakfast sandwich recipe.

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Club salad

A protein-packed salad that’s creamy, zesty and fresh. Get our club salad recipe.

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Curried quinoa and collard green wraps

Packed with avocado, beets, carrots and quinoa this wrap is ready in 25 minutes! Get ourcollard green wrap recipe.

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Tex-Mex salad

This salad, served with beans on toast, adds just the right amount of balance for a delicious southwestern meal. Get our Tex-Mex salad recipe.

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Spicy Mexican chicken soup

This zesty soup has a hint of spice to help you warm up on cool evenings. Get our Mexican chicken soup recipe.

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Serrano chili ceviche

Zesty and a little bit spicy—this dish is mixed with some truly delicious Latin American flavours, from fresh fish to creamy avocado and ripe tomato. Get our ceviche recipe.

What is ceviche?

This Latin American dish is prepared by “cooking” raw ﬁsh in citrus juice. The acid in the juice alters the protein in ﬁsh, in a process similar to cooking. This dish is prepared without heat, so always use the freshest ﬁsh possible.

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Flank steak with tomatoes and avocado

Sauce up that steak with something other than BBQ sauce. Try this fresh salsa for a simple, colourful finish. Get our flank steak and avocado salsa recipe.

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Guacamole

You can’t go wrong with a classic. Channel warmer weather with this snacktime favourite as an easy appetizer tonight. Get our guacamole recipe.

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Pomegranate Guacamole

Sweet, crunchy pomegranate seeds make everything better. Get ourpomegranate guacamole recipe.

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Avocado yogurt

The latest in a bounty of ever-expanding yogurt options is savoury flavours. This 15-minute recipe is a simple no-cook, whirl-it-all-together winner (to eat at any time of day). Get ouravocado yogurt recipe.

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What can I mix with avocado to make it taste better? ›

You can also try other seasonings like paprika, cayenne pepper, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice. A quick way to season an avocado is to cut it into chunks and drizzle it with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt.

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How do you make an avocado not taste like an avocado? ›

Slice, pit, and mash 2-3 avocados, then add diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and sea salt to taste. Finish with a spritz of lime juice. The avocado will really just serve as a delivery system for the other fresh ingredients, which are sure to astound and delight your taste buds.

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What is a good combination for avocado? ›

Tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado are a classic combination that never gets old. Add some fresh herbs like cilantro or basil, and dress with olive oil and lime juice for a refreshing and healthy salad. Another classic pairing is avocado and corn.

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How do you make an avocado more tasty? ›

Drizzle avocado slices with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice directly over slices. TIP: Squeeze lemon halves over the open palm of your other hand, letting juice fall through fingers onto food, but catching seeds. Top with minced chives and finely chopped tomatoes. Garnish with extra lemon wedges.

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What foods not to mix with avocado? ›

Nuts in combination with avocados: While avocados are often enjoyed with nuts, it's important to note that the raw fat properties of avocados can inhibit the digestion of the protein in nuts. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid combining avocados (a fat) with nuts (a protein) [2].

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Do avocados burn belly fat? ›

Avocados May Reduce Belly Fat

While the research is limited there are some studies that imply consuming one avocado a day can help decrease abdominal fat - particularly visceral fat, the type of belly fat linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other health problems (4,12).

What is the benefit of avocado in a woman body? ›

Indeed, a study conducted by the University of Illinois revealed how eating one avocado a day for 12 weeks was associated with a redistribution of belly fat for women. In particular, avocados helped lower women's visceral fat levels. This is one of the major contributors to the onset of type-2 diabetes.

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Can I eat eggs and avocado everyday? ›

However, this mix should be eaten in moderation. "The ideal way not to risk exaggerating with fat and calories is to bring to the table half avocado combined with two eggs, preferably hard-boiled, no more than a couple of times a week," says the expert, who here shares 5 good reasons to choose this meal combination.

What is the best time to eat avocado for weight loss? ›

Having avocado during breakfast is considered beneficial. Avocados can induce satiety and keep the stomach full for about five to six hours. Ideal avocado serving is about a third of a medium avocado (50 grams or 1.7 ounces, one ounce has 50 calories).

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What not to do with an avocado? ›

14 Mistakes You Need To Avoid With Avocado

Not waiting until your avocado is ripe. ...
Forgetting to wash your avocado. ...
Buying loads of avocados at once. ...
Putting them in the refrigerator too quickly. ...
Mistaking a brown avocado for a rotten one. ...
Storing them incorrectly once open. ...
Taking out the pit wrong.

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Should you eat eggs and avocado together? ›

Avocado has a rich yet subtle flavour and a wonderfully creamy texture that pairs beautifully with eggs. Avocados are also high in fibre and contain loads of healthy fats necessary for a nutritious diet.

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When not to use an avocado? ›

Avocados are rotten if they're mushy when squeezed, brown or moldy inside, and have developed rancidity or a sour smell. You may be able to salvage part of the fruit if it's just starting to brown inside and the rest of the fruit looks, smells, and tastes fine.

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Why add lemon juice to avocado? ›

Add lemon juice

Acidulants, such as citric and ascorbic acid found in lemon juice, help lower the pH of avocados and decrease the enzymatic activity, keeping them from turning brown ( 1 , 3 ). Therefore, squeezing a little lemon juice on top of your cut avocado before storing it could help delay browning.

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How long does avocado last in the fridge? ›

If you refrigerate an unripe avocado, it will ripen eventually, but the texture and taste may be compromised. If your avocado is ripe, place the whole, uncut avocado in an airtight container or in the produce drawer in the refrigerator. It should be good for about two weeks, depending on how ripe it was going in.

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Why does my avocado taste so bad? ›

You generally have a few days until an avocado goes off. If you're wondering, “what does avocado taste like when overripe” here's your answer: It may have a sour, chemical-like flavor. You'll also notice a rancid or musky scent. AVO HACK: If you think that your avocados have gone bad, it's best not to eat them.

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How do you eat an avocado with good taste? ›

Raw with salt and pepper – Enjoy a quick and healthy snack by cutting a ripe avocado in half. Then sprinkle some salt and pepper on it, grab a spoon and dig in!

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Does lemon juice soften avocado? ›

Don't worry, you can still soften it. And in three easy steps, no less. Step 1: Keep the pit in place, and rub down the halves with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning. Step 2: Sandwich the halves back together as tightly as possible, and wrap the entire avocado tightly in plastic wrap.

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Avocado facts

Green goddess egg salad sandwich

Tomato-avocado toast

Spinach salad with avocado dressing and raspberries

Avocado smoothie bowl with berries

Scrambled egg taco

Avocado dressing

Avocado and snap pea salad rolls

Avocado devilled eggs

Avocado pound cake

Shrimp avocado and mango salad rolls

Avocado ice cream

Mexican jicama and avocado salad

Sweet peas on toast

Chicken chili verde

Green goddess smoothie bowl

Shrimp and grapefruit salad

Cauliflower tacos

Breakfast sandwich

Club salad

Curried quinoa and collard green wraps

Tex-Mex salad

Spicy Mexican chicken soup

Serrano chili ceviche

Flank steak with tomatoes and avocado

Guacamole

Pomegranate Guacamole

Avocado yogurt

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