Creative Ways to Use Avocados in Your Recipes
If you find yourself with excess avocados, don’t let them go to waste! If you find yourself with too many avocados you can freeze them to use for later, make an avocado face mask, or use them right away in one of these 24 Delicious Ways to Use Avocados in Recipes! There are so many creative (and tasty) ways to eat avocados that goes beyond your average avocado toast!
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From salads and sandwiches to smoothies and desserts, explore unique and delicious ways to incorporate this versatile fruit into your cooking. Find inspiration and step-by-step recipes to create flavorful dishes that showcase the creamy goodness of avocados.
24 Delicious Ways to Use Avocados in Recipes
Avocados are a versatile fruit that can be used in tons of delicious recipes. Here are some tips to help you make the tastiest avocado dishes!
- Optimal Ripeness: Choose avocados that are ripe but firm. They should yield to gentle pressure when squeezed but not feel mushy. Overripe avocados may affect the taste and texture of your dishes.
- Prevent Browning: If you don’t need all of an avocado, to keep it from from turning brown once cut, squeeze some lemon or lime juice over the exposed avocado. Alternatively, you can store the cut avocado with the pit intact or cover it tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring no air is trapped.
- Enhancing Flavor and Texture: Avocados can be versatile in terms of taste and texture. For a smooth and creamy consistency, opt for fully ripe avocados. If you prefer a chunky texture, use slightly less ripe avocados or mash them with a fork instead of blending. Also consider adding complementary ingredients like garlic, cilantro, red onion, or spices to enhance the flavor profile of your avocado-based dishes.
- Corn Tomato Avocado Salad – by The Clean Eating Couple
- The Fluffiest Avocado Waffles – by Bless This Meal
- Chocolate Avocado Brownies – by The Soccer Mom Blog
- Healthy Baked Avocado Fries – by In the Kids Kitchen
- Creamy Avocado Fudgesicles – by In the Kids Kitchen
- Smashed Avocado Hashbrown Toast – by Food Sharing Vegan
- Creamy Avocado Salsa – by Julie’s Eats and Treats
- Berry Avocado Popsicles – by Neighborhood Food Blog
- Avocado Deviled Eggs – by In the Kids Kitchen
- Avocado Grapefruit Salad with Mint – by Two Sleevers
- The Best Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich – by Piping Pot Curry
- Avocado Pasta Salad with Bacon – by In the Kids Kitchen
- Double Chocolate Avocado Cookies – by Cooking on the Weekends
- Moroccan Avocado Smoothie – by Plant Based Red Head
- Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing – by Happy Kitchen
- Avocado Caprese Salad with Balsamic Dressing – by Feasting Not Fasting
- Creamy Avocado Hummus with Za’atar – by Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Homemade Bacon Pizza with Feta and Avocado – by The Cinnamon Jar
- Avocado Chocolate Truffles – by Feasting Not Fasting
- Avocado Tahini Dressing – by Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Blackened Shrimp with Avocado Ranch Dip – by Flavor the Moments
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Mousse – by My Chef’s Apron
- Spinach Salad with Mango and Avocado – by Amanda’s Cookin’
- Cucumber Gazpacho with Avocado and Mint (Vegan) – by Sunglow Kitchen
What tasty ways do you like to use avocados?
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