The Superhero of Foods: 12 Surprisingly Delicious Ways to Eat Avocado

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Avocados have become a popular staple in most households. These tiny little green items are well-known for providing healthy fats and offering many diverse cooking options.

But, there’s more to eating an avocado than just making guacamole or putting it on the side of your eggs. This is a food you can eat at any time of the day. It can be savory and sweet, and it’s great on its own or as the base for the flavors of other foods to shine.

If you’re bored with your go-to avocado dishes, keep reading.

Here are 12 different ways to eat avocado!

1. Avocado Toast

Newsflash: avocado toast doesn’t have to be a breakfast food. It’s great for lunch and for a quick dinner, and there are so many things you can do with toast, avocado, and a bit of creativity!

Try dressing up your avocado toast with pickled onions or scallions. See how you like it when you put a poached egg on it or when you sprinkle a bit of hot sauce on the top. You can also add tomatoes or roasted vegetables to enhance your standard avo toast even more.

2. In a Salad

The next time you toss a bunch of greens, vegetables, and seeds together, add some avocado to the mix.

This is a light, simple addition to any salad that completely transforms the taste. The smoothness of an avocado complements the crunch of a crouton or the flavor of grilled chicken, fish, or meat.

If you have a bit of extra time, blend an avocado into your homemade dressing and see what kind of tasty flavors you can come up with.

3. As Part of a Caprese Salad

One of the easiest salads there is is a Caprese salad. Traditionally, this is just mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil with a bit of olive oil and balsamic glaze.

But, pairing avocado with this dish can help make it more filling and add a unique flavor to the mix. Or, you can swap the cheese out for avocado if you’re preparing a meal for your vegetarian/vegan friend.

4. As a “Bowl”

Here’s a thought: instead of slicing/scooping your avocado out of its skin, why not keep it there and use it like a bowl? There are so many new cooking options you have with this.

Some of the best include:

  • a shrimp or ceviche bowl
  • a rice and beans bowl
  • a salad bowl

These are easy dishes that all pair well with avocado. Putting them in the avocado itself makes clean-up a breeze and puts a fun spin on how you may normally plate your food.

5. As “Fries”

You’ve probably heard of zucchini fries and green bean fries, but have you considered making avocado fries? These are super simple to make, and they will completely change the way you think about traditional fries.

Avocado fries are best made in the oven. You first have to batter them with bread crumbs or some other crunchy food to give them a fry-like texture. Then, stick them in the oven, let them rest a bit, and enjoy!

6. As a Burger Stuffing

Nothing pairs better with fries than a good burger. The next time you decide to grill, take your time, mash a few avocados, and put them in the middle of your burger patty.

This is similar to the texture of a cheese-stuffed burger, but the flavor is completely different. It’s a lot lighter, not as greasy, and much healthier.

7. As a Mac and Cheese Base

Another way to use avocado in place of cheese is in a mac and cheese base. You won’t be able to scratch cheese from this recipe altogether. But, you can get a really creamy texture by playing with the use of cheese and avocado.

Avocado works well for other creamy pasta sauces like Alfredo and Carbonara, too.

8. As a Mayo Substitute

This way of eating an avocado may change your life. Most people try to steer clear of mayo because of the health issues that it can cause. But, it’s hard to resist a creamy potato salad, egg salad, or chicken salad.

With avocado, you can have the best of both worlds!

The next time you’re cooking something that calls for the use of mayo, mash up an avocado and mix it in instead. This will give you the creamy consistency you’re looking for without compromising how health-conscious you want to be.

9. In Guacamole

Up next on the list is guacamole. This is what comes to most people’s minds as they think of ways to eat avocado. It’s a classic that never gets old, and there’s so much you can do with it in addition to using it as a dip.

Put your guacamole in a quesadilla the next time you make it at home. Add a scoop of it to your leftover bowls and try it with a salad, too. This may sound a little odd, but it will taste delicious.

10. In Soups

There are two ways to eat an avocado in soups: you can mix it right in or put it on top. Mixing it in works best with cold soups like a gazpacho or a salmorejo. It’s not part of the traditional recipes for these dishes, but it works.

For hot soups, try sprinkling diced avocado on top of your chicken noodle soup or even on a barley and lentil soup, ramen, or an Italian wedding soup.

11. In a Smoothie

Don’t knock this ’til you try it. Putting frozen or fresh avocado into a smoothie adds a creamy consistency that will totally leave you wanting more. It’s a good way to balance any grittiness of a protein powder or to round out the flavor of strong foods you may put in your smoothie.

Not to mention, it’s really good for you and you really won’t even taste it. Try adding avocado the next time you blend a post-workout protein shake or you want a quick, easy breakfast.

12. In a Decadent Dessert

The final way to eat an avocado is actually a world of its own. There are endless ways to incorporate an avocado in baking if you just put your mind to it.

The easier avo-based desserts to make are things like ice cream and mouse. They’re similar to smoothies: the avocado adds a creamy texture and helps tie together the other flavors you’re working with.

But, you can also make sweet loaves of bread (banana, pumpkin, etc), brownies, and cakes with it!

Discover All Your Favorite Ways to Eat Avocado

The next time you’re picking out avocados at the grocery store, stop and think about what other ingredients you may need to create some of the dishes on this list. The ways to eat avocado really are endless if you just make the effort to switch up your go-to dishes and cooking style.

Don’t be afraid to experiment and see what you can come up with.

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