Healthy Eats: 14 Amazing Recipes with Avocado
Everyone loves avocado, don't they? Whether you enjoy adding some to your burger or you've got a signature guacamole recipe you whip out every time you have friends over, there's always a reason to pick up a few from the produce section. Now, with our collection of Healthy Eats: 12 Amazing Recipes with Avocado, you've got more reasons than ever! From dinner to appetizers and more, these easy avocado recipes simply can't be missed.
Guilt isnt one of the ingredients in our mouthwatering California Burgers! They are made from lighter ground turkey breast and topped with lycopene-rich tomatoes, heart-healthy avocados, and red onions. Served up on a whole grain roll, you can feel good about this burger option.
This scrambled eggs take on the flavors of the classic Cobb Salad, which originated at Hollywood's Brown Derby Restaurant in the 1930s, is a perfect change-of-pace brunch selection! Serve it whenever avocados are in season and you've got a seasonal, fresh, and delicious breakfast recipe.
This easy spread made from luscious avocados, which naturally contain MUFAs (Monounsaturated Fatty Acids), is a perfect snack or appetizer choice as part of a heart-healthy diet.
Whether you choose to put it on bread or eat it with pita chips, our Avocado Egg Salad is sure to become a family favorite after just one bite! We just love creative recipes with avocado, like this one.
Our Powerhouse Avocado Smoothie is lightly sweetened with fresh fruit, honey, and yogurt, and features a nutritious, superstar ingredient: avocado. This smoothie won't just put a smile on your face, it'll get you excited about starting your day!
Mr. Food demonstrates the easy way to cut open an avocado for eating as is or using in a recipe. Avo Dogs is a recipe for a classic Chilean favorite that's a hot dog topped with zesty fresh avocado salsa.
You can dip tortilla chips for a Mexican flair or try dipping fresh-cut veggies for that fresh-from-the-garden taste. Our Fresh Avocado Dip is perfect for anytime-snacking.
Talk about a fresh 'n' tasty meal! It doesn't get any easier than our Open-Faced Avocado Sandwiches. Try this healthier alternative when you're craving a new type of sandwich at lunchtime!
Did you know avocados contain nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and mono- and polyunsaturated good fats? And, since one-fifth of an avocado, a typical serving, has only 50 calories, using avocados in this lively salsa is a healthy eating idea.
All the yummy veggies, seasonings, and cheeses blend together to make a real fiesta! Add this Fiesta of a Spread to your next Mexican potluck menu, and we guarantee everyone will be saying, "Gracias!" We love when recipes with avocado turn out this good!
Sounds so "in," doesn't it? Well, it is! It's in my recipe box because it's filled with good flavor, but not a lot of work. Yes, avocados are getting more and more popular every day. And they aren't as expensive as they used to be, either - that makes them better, too.
Liven up your spread with a homemade salsa that's colorful, fresh, and muy bueno ("really good")! Our Tex-Mex Avocado Salsa goes great with your favorite tortilla chips or as a tasty addition to your Tex-Mex entrees.
Clear the deck sailors! Our recipe for Avocado Breakfast Boats is so good it'll blow your taste buds right out of the water! Just imagine: a fresh avocado and tomato salsa mixed together and served over fluffy, scrambled eggs right in the avocado "boats"...it's a breakfast delight!
Take your toast from ordinary to extraordinary with our recipe for Ciabatta Toast with Avocado Butter. Rich in flavor and creamy in texture, the avocado butter really takes this appetizer to a whole new level. Serve it when you've got company coming over or when you're craving a healthy and yummy snack.
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