7 Easy and Delicious Avocado Recipes

 We shared a selection of simple and delicious dishes in which you can add avocados.

What is it, benefits and harms 

Avocado is a fruit native to Central and South America. It is a unique product with a high content of healthy fats, nutrients that makes it a popular ingredient in many diets. 

Advantages

• Source of vitamins K, C, B6, potassium, folic acid.
• Rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which help lower bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
• Avocados are high in fiber, which keeps you feeling full for a long period of time. This helps to control weight, keep within normal limits.
• Contains antioxidants such as carotenoids and tocopherols that reduce inflammation in the body.
• Reduces the risk of constipation, improves the absorption of nutrients from other foods.

Harm

• Contains many calories - for example, the calorie content of an average fruit is 250-300 calories. Excessive consumption can lead to weight gain.
• Some people may have allergies in the form of itching, hives, swelling.
• Contains vitamin K, which may interact with blood-thinning medications. People taking these substances should consult their doctor before consuming the fruit.
• Excess fiber can cause indigestion, bloating, gas, and diarrhea.

What can be cooked from avocados at home

Here are some ideas:

• Guacamole is a classic sauce made from mashed avocados, diced tomatoes, onions, and lime juice. Pairs well with tortilla chips, tacos or as a burger topping.
• Toast - put the mashed avocado on a toasted slice of bread, sprinkle with salt and pepper. You can also add toppings such as chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, or a fried egg.
• Soup - Mix avocado, chicken or vegetable broth, lime juice, salt until smooth. Serve chilled or warm.
• Pasta - Make a creamy sauce with avocado, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil. Stir in pasta and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
• Smoothie - Mix fruit pulp with frozen fruit, milk, honey for a refreshing and healthy drink.
• Baked Eggs - Cut an avocado in half and remove the pit. Break an egg into each half, bake until done.
• French fries - coat avocado slices with breadcrumbs, cook in the oven until crispy. 

Simple and delicious avocado recipes with photos

1. Toast 

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado;
• 2 slices of bread;
• salt and pepper - to taste. 

Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, red pepper flakes, or poached egg.

Cooking

1. Toast the bread until golden brown.
2. While the toast is toasting, cut the fruit in half and remove the pit.
3. Put the pulp in a bowl, mash with a fork until it becomes homogeneous.
4. Spread mashed avocado on toast and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Add any toppings and enjoy!

2. Egg salad 

Ingredients

• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped;
• 1 ripe avocado, mashed;
• 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise;
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard;
• salt and pepper - to taste.

Additional toppings: sliced ​​cucumber, cherry tomatoes or chopped fresh herbs.

Cooking

1. In a bowl, mix the chopped hard-boiled eggs, mashed avocado, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. 
2. Add salt and pepper to taste, as well as any toppings you desire.

3. Smoothies 

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 ripe banana;
• 1 glass of almond milk;
• 1 tablespoon of honey;
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 

Cooking

1. In a blender , blend the avocado, banana, almond milk, honey and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour into a glass and enjoy as is, or add ice cubes to chill.
3. You can also add other fruits and berries: strawberries, blueberries or mangoes.

4. Guacamole

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados;
• 0.5 onion, diced;
• 0.5 tomato, diced;
• 1 jalapeno pepper, de-seeded and minced
• 1 clove of garlic, minced;
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped;
• 1 lime, juice;
• salt and pepper - to taste.

Cooking

1. Cut the fruit in half, remove the stone, scrape the pulp into a bowl.
2. Mash the flesh with a fork, reserving a few pieces for texture.
3. Add the fruit, diced onion, tomato, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro to the mixture.
4. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve guacamole with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos or burritos.

5. Creamy paste

Ingredients

• 500 g spaghetti;
• 2 ripe avocados;
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh basil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced;
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice;
• 0.25 cups of olive oil;
• salt and pepper - to taste.

Additional toppings: cherry tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking

1. Boil spaghetti according to package instructions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Cut the fruit in half, remove the stone, grind the pulp in a food processor.
3. Add chopped basil, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. When the pasta is ready, drain it and return it to the pot.
5. Add sauce to saucepan and stir.
6. Serve immediately sprinkled with cherry tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese.

6. Pasta with avocado and bacon

Ingredients

• 500 g linguine;
• 4 slices bacon, diced;
• 2 ripe avocados;
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice;
• 0.25 cups of olive oil;
• 0.25 cups of grated parmesan cheese;
• salt and pepper - to taste. 

Cooking

1. Prepare the linguini according to package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, grind the pulp in a blender.
3. Add lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. In a large skillet, fry the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove, put on a plate lined with paper towels.
5. When the pasta is ready, drain in a colander and return to the pot.
6. Add avocado sauce, cooked bacon to the pot, stir. Serve immediately.

7. Spicy Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 500 g fettuccine;
• 250 g shrimp, peeled;
• 2 ripe avocados;
• 2 tablespoons lime juice;
• 0.25 cups chopped cilantro;
• 2 garlic cloves, minced;
• 1 jalapeno pepper, de-seeded, minced
• 0.25 cups of olive oil;
• salt and pepper - to taste. 

Cooking

1. Prepare fettuccine according to package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Cut the fruit in half, remove the stone, grind the pulp in a blender.
3. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, minced jalapeno, olive oil, salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. In a large skillet, fry the shrimp over medium heat until they are pink and cooked through.
5. When the pasta is ready, drain it and return it to the pot.
6. Add the sauce and cooked shrimp to the pot, stir to combine. Serve immediately.