Avocado is commonly referred to as a fruit, although it is a berry with a single seed. This delicious ingredient is packed full of nutrients and healthy unsaturated fats. It is one of the healthiest vegan fats for those on a plant-based diet. Sadly, people are often unsure of what they can make with avocados. They will buy one and then leave it untouched at the bottom of the refrigerator before discarding it. However, this is an extremely versatile ingredient, and you can use it in various ways in your cooking. Here are 10 things to do with avocados.
10 Things to Do with Avocados
- Guacamole: Starting with the obvious, guacamole is a delicious dip with many variations in recipes. I make it by mashing avocados with a fork and adding finely chopped red onion, chilli, and lime juice.
- Avocado smoothie: Due to avocados’ nutritional values and smooth texture, they are perfect for creating smoothies.
- Prawn cocktail filled avocado: A variation on the classic prawn cocktail, add prawns and thousand islands sauce to the centre of an avocado half and serve with a side salad.
- Avocado toast: Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado, then spread it on toast.
- Avocado, crispy bacon, and walnut salad: Avocados are a fantastic addition to any salad. Serve salad leaves with slices of avocado, crispy bacon, and walnuts for a nutrient-packed and delicious lunch.
- Smashed avocado and smoked salmon bagel: Salmon and avocado are a classic combination. Spread mashed avocado on a bagel before adding slices of smoked salmon. Then, add a twist of lemon, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Tortilla wraps with avocado and salad: A healthy lunch option is a soft tortilla wrap with a filling of chopped avocado, salad leaves, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- Avocado, crab, and chilli: Avocado works well with all types of seafood, including crab. To a halved avocado, add crabmeat mixed with chopped chillies and lemon juice.
- Greek-style avocado: Feta cubes and halved cherry tomatoes are the perfect combinations for stuffing an avocado.
- Avocado and smoked salmon sushi rolls: Sushi is one of the current food trends. More people than ever are trying Japanese cuisine, with celebrity chefs such as Nobu Matsuhisa making it popular. If you are a sushi fan, try adding avocado. Either simple roll sushi rice and avocado alone or with salmon.
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