Avocado really is a super food. Not just because of all of the nutritional benefits, but because there is so much you can do with it. No longer confined to Mexican food, you can put it in an omelette, turn it in to ice cream, make a chocolate dessert with it, add it to chilli or turn it in to a soup. Here are 30 avocado recipes for you to try.
We are HUGE fans of avocado here at Hungry Healthy Happy. Even just with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt and eaten with a spoon it is a great snack. But, there is SO much more you can do with it. So, if you have ever wondered how to eat avocado - we have got you covered.
We are sharing 30 of our favourite avocado recipes that show just how versatile this fruit is. Think you don't like avocado? Give some of these a try, as there are sure to change your mind.
If you have never tried avocado before, these recipes are a great place to start and if you are already a fan of avocado, then I am sure you will enjoy all of these avocado recipes!
30 Avocado Recipes
How to pick the perfect avocado
The key is to pick a ripe but not over-ripe avocados. We like Hass avocados. Try to look for avocados that give a bit to a gentle squeeze. But you don't want one that it too soft, as it will be over ripe. If you knock off the stem at the end to reveal the flesh, you should be able to see that it is nice and green and not brown.
Don't worry if when you cut in to it there are some bruised or brown bits, as you can scoop those out and discard before smashing the rest up.
To store unused halves of avocado, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and place in fridge - it will be good until the next day. Don't worry if it goes a little brown, as you can just scrape that bit off and you will be left with bright green avocado.
If you’ve tried any of these avocado recipes, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Lauren @ ihadabiglunch
Great roundup! Avocado + shrimp salads are my favorite during the summer. Throw some sweet thai chili sauce on there and you're golden :)
Still have to summon up the courage to make avocado-based desserts (pudding for sure!)
Dannii
Do it! You won't regret it.
Liv @ Healthy Liv
I used to hate avocado?! but not I love guacamole on all my Mexican food :)
Dannii
I think you should try avocado some new ways. It's so much more than guacamole.
Nina Tilber
I have only had guacamole, so I am looking forward to trying avocado in new ways. Thanks for sharing all these fab recipes.
Dannii
You're welcome.
Pam
I seriously can't eat enough avocado. I am looking forward to trying the smoothie, as I haven't put avocado in one before.
Dannii
It makes it really nice and creamy.
Lynn | The Road to Honey
Avocados manage to make it onto my shopping list every week. They are so versatile and your collection of recipes showcases this perfectly - there are quite a few that have my tummy rumbling.
Dannii
A shopping trip is not complete without avocado I think!
Kate
I have so many new recipes to try now. The egg baked in avocado sounds really good. Thanks for sharing all of these.
Dannii
it's a great breakfast!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Love this post, Dannii! I'm literally drooling as I read this. Avocados are my absolute favorite! I'm pinning just about every one of these, as I think I could eat avocados just about every day!
Dannii
Thanks for pinning :)
lucie
I love this post! Avocado is so creamy and I love how you can hide it in things to give that extra butteriness to a dish.....my fave is to have it on toast though or in a salad...yum!
Dannii
Just on toast with some lemon is a classic.
Lucy
I have recently discovered eggs and avocado together and I have been seriously missing out. It's ny favourite way to eat avocado.
Dannii
You really have! I would eat it every day for breakfast.
Julie
I think I love avocado nearly as much as you do, so I can't wait to try all of these. I would have never thought to put it in to a soup. Great idea!
Dannii
I am looking forward to trying the soup too.
David @ Spiced
Holy cow! This is an awesome collection of recipes, Dannii! We eat the heck out of avocados around here...especially when the weather just starts to warm up a bit. I'm totally hanging on to this post for some fun ideas. Thanks for sharing, and happy Monday!
Dannii
Happy Monday to you too David! I hope it is avocadolicious!
Layla
Mmmmm kale and avocado. 2 of my favourite things. Great roundup! Xx
Dannii
Thanks :)
Susie @ SuzLyfe
YOU ARE BRILLIANT
Dannii
When it comes to Avocado I am!
Anna @AnnaTheApple
WOW. Lot of good recipes there! I need to eat more avocado - I'm clearly missing out! Love the goat's cheese and avocado combo in the sandwich...mmm.
Dannii
I think I need to eat less avocado haha.
Laura
Well, I actually despise avocado which is ironic since I have a health condition in which avocado is the number 1 food I need to be eating! So I'm so glad you posted this ~ because I need to eat it, and maybe incorporating it in new ways will help me get it down since that's what the dr. ordered. Thanks!!!
Dannii
Oh no! Have you tried it in a smoothie? You can't taste it, but you get all the benefits.
Amanda
I love avocado, but I never know what to do with it beyond guacamole, so thanks for all the ideas. That frittata looks amazing.
Dannii
The frittata is a favourite in our house :)
Penny
I am drooling over the screen. I love avocado.
Dannii
It goes without saying, but me too :D
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
You can't beat a creamy avocado, I'm addicted. Thanks for including my recipe. :-)
Dannii
You're welcome :)
Arman @ thebigmansworld
No guesses what I'm left craving now...
Dannii
I am ALWAYS craving avocado!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen
I literally just cut an avocado yesterday! I'm so obsessed with them and it helps that my friend has an avocado tree. Love all these brilliant ideas Dannii!
Dannii
I would LOVE a friend with an avocado tree. They would be my best friend haha