How to Use Avocado

Posted on January 15, 2016January 6, 2017 by nesler

When it comes to avocado, do you think only of guacamole? There are more ways to enjoy avocado than just in Mexican dishes. Wondering how to use avocado? Here are some great ideas that you might not have thought of. And if you aren’t eating avocado, then you really should start.

This vegetable is such a great source of those non-saturated fats that are good for you, and it’s also high in protein. It’s a filling and buttery-tasting vegetable (or fruit?) that you will surely want to be eating on a regular basis.

7 Helpful Hints on How to Use Avocado

So if you were unsure about avocado before, then try out some of these ideas for cooking avocado.

Have it in a daiquiri

That’s right, you don’t need to eat it. A tasty cooling drink might be just the thing. For an adult beverage made with a healthy avocado, give this a go. You’ll need rum, avocado, half and half, fresh lemon or lime juice, simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water), and ice. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. You can even skip the rum and still enjoy this refreshing drink.

Avocado salad

Add tomatoes, onion, olives, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, oil, lime juice, cumin and salt to a bowl and mix well. Let sit for 15 minutes then mix in avocado which has been pitted and cut into chunks. Put some mixed greens on a plate and place a mound of the avocado mixture in the center. Add some grilled shrimp to this dish for a little added flair. You can really add avocado to just about any salad, though. Just slice it up and put it on top.

Avocado soup

Combine some cucumber, avocados, vegetable broth, yogurt, milk, chopped onion, lemon juice, and vinegar in a blender. Puree these ingredients together and season with some salt and pepper. Chill for at least four hours.

Burritos and Tacos

Add avocado to your burrito or taco. One of the benefits of avocado is it tastes great when not cooked. So just add the avocado to a burrito or taco.

Try a veggie smoothie with avocado

For something the whole family can enjoy, combine apple, avocado, spinach, plain yogurt, egg whites, raspberries, water, and ice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!

Tuna and avocado

Cut open an avocado and remove the pit. Spoon tuna into the center where the crater was left with the pit removed. Drizzle a little lemon juice over the tuna.

Avocado sandwiches

Instead of lettuce and tomato on your sandwich, add slices of avocado to any sandwich. Turkey, chicken, and even egg is yummy with avocado added.

Since avocado doesn’t need to be cooked to taste good, you can add slices of avocado to just about any dish you can imagine. Stand alone or mixed with other ingredients and spices, it is sure to please. What’s your favorite way to eat avocado?

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