Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Avocados

What are some unusual ways to eat avocados that people might not know about?

Avocados are a wonderful addition to eggs in the morning. Try some slices in an omelette or mash up an avocado, spread it on crusty toast, and top it off with a fried egg.

Avocados are a great substitute for dairy in smoothies. They give you a creamy mouthfeel and a boost of nutrients without the saturated fat. Try blending pineapple chunks in juice, an avocado, and ice for a light, creamy beverage.

Avocados are great in a fruit salad — it is a fruit after all! Strawberries, apples, mango, papaya, pineapple, and banana are all great with avocado. Toss a few of these and avocado chunks with lemon juice and chopped mint for a tropical fruit salad.

 

Are there any other facts about avocados that people may not know?  

• Avocados are cholesterol-free
• Besides lemon or lime juice, oil also keeps avocados from browning.
• The pit in the guacamole tip is a myth!
• Avocado leaves smell like anise and are used to flavor Mexican food such as beans and fish.

 

Mango Guacamole

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— Carly Goldsmith

 

 

 

 

Avocado Tabbouleh Appetizer

As someone who loves fresh herbs, this recipe is a quick favorite...

— Yasmin Fahr

 

 

 

 

Shrimp and Avocado Salad Appetizer

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— Ali Rosen

 

 

 

 

Steak Quesadillas

For me, the beginning of warm weather season signals the start of my favorite eating season: grilling, Tex-Mex, and lots of frozen, tasty cocktails... 

— Maryse Chevriere

 

 

 

 

Easy Fish Tacos

These tacos, with crispy fried white fish and fresh avocado, are perfect for warm weather... 

— Jess Chou

 

 

 

 

Simple Black Bean Tacos with Corn and Avocado Salsa

Oh, tacos. Toss some stuff in a tortilla and call it delicious... 

— Jane Bruce

 

 

 

 

Avocado Club Sandwich

Ah, the club sandwich. Is there a better example of how meat and vegetables should be placed between pieces of bread?

— Arthur Bovino

 

 

 

 

Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Avocado Cream Sauce

A creamy sauce balances a stuffed, spicy pepper.

— Molly Aronica