Avocados are a pear shaped fruit also known as the alligator pear or the avocado pear.
Avocados are an often overlooked, but truly delightful fruit whose many health benefits help it shine by itself or in one of the many possible recipes.
Learn more about the
health benefits of the Avocado.
This video shows a
     very quick and healthy salsa recipe that incorporates avocado
Our family actually prefers our salsas chopped into smaller pieces; adjusting the consistency is easy with such a simple recipe. Â You might also want to add your own special touch, such as chopped pineapple or mango. Â Serve with chips or on burritos, nachos, and enchiladas. Â Also delicious as a side dish on your family’s Mexican dinner night.
Avocados are often used in salads and sandwiches, and for a starring role in guacamole as well as other recipes.  For more ideas, I’ve included….
12 ways to enjoy avocados and all of the nutritional benefits are:
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Mash it and add a teaspoon of lemon juice for a delicious mayonnaise alternative
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cut it into chunks and add to your favorite green, taco, or vegetable salad
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slice it and add to your sandwich
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mash it and spread on toast
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add chopped avocados to your salsa
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chop it or slice it and add to a burrito wrap with tomatoes, black beans, corn and lettuce
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chop it and add to your nachos or tostadas
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mash it to use in your baked goods in place of oil, margarine, shortening or butter.
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add slices to your veggie burger or other favorite burger
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add to California roll (sushi)
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on a California style Avocado pizza (see recipe here)
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chop it for a great healthier guacamole dip (see recipe here)
However you enjoy them, avocados are such a versatile fruit that can make its way to your dinner table frequently. Â Stop back again soon for even more recipes and subscribe to receive updates by email.
Also see: Avocado Nutrition
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Diane,
What a great video and wonderful food! I love avocado and my sister’s family have eaten it many ways. I will definitely use it in that salsa recipe!
Thanks!
Amy
Avocado is just so versatile, as your family has discovered!
I use mashed avocado in my green smoothies; adds all those nutrients and good fat- plus makes the smoothie even smoother and creamier!
Yes, they are wonderful in smoothies, too!
Thank you, Diane – I didn’t think of the mayonnaise alternative – I’ll be trying that today – maybe as a salad topping – I do love my avocados and your recipes! 🙂
Hi Diane,
Thanks for sharing all of the benefits of avocado as I did not know 🙂 Learned something new today!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!
i tried it yesterday and we LOVED it! It’s on my “must make again” list!
Thanks for visiting my site, Carol. I hope you’ll stop back again for more recipes!
I’m not a fan of avocados…I think it’s a texture thing. But I need to do some more recipe research! Surely there is way I can prepare them that I would like!
I understand the texture issue. I like them very firm for sandwiches and such, although they are best soft for guacamole and spreads. Have you tried them in baked goods?
I have an avocado in the fridge. I love homemade guacamole. I sometimes slice and put on sandwiches. Although avocados are one of the few “veggies” that have points in Weight Watchers, I still feel the nutrition you get is well worth the points. (Pinned and tweeted!)
I agree, Alana, they are certainly worth the points for their nutritional value! Thanks for visiting and for the extra sharing!
Great idea to use avocado in place of oil in a baked recipe. I never would have thought of that.
I was given the replacement idea a few years ago with a recipe and found that it worked well in many others, too. Thanks for visiting!
I love a good Guac! Adding a slice to a sandwich sounds pretty tasty, too!
We have general rules on avocado–softer are for spreads and guacamole, still firm are for sandwiches and salads!
I love avocados! I use it often for my salads and to do some guacamole for parties. So yummy and healthy!
I agree, Amaia!
This recipe looks wonderful! I’m glad that I read this post, because it brings to mind the fact that I bought a few avocados and tucked them away in the ‘fridge–I think I’ll have one for breakfast today!
That sound like a great breakfast idea!
I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never made it, but your simple instructions have inspired me.
Yes, most of the recipe ideas are very quick and easy–let me know if you try them!