10 Healthy and Delicious Avocado Recipes

In restaurant avocados are used in everything from burger to salad, and I can tell you why, the thing is avocados are high in vitamins C, K and they are full of potassium and fiber. When Ive tried some avocado recipes I would want to try others. Try these 1 healthy and delicious avocado recipes and tell me which one you li!e the most.

1. Avocado and walnut bread

Photo: allwewantiseverything.wordpress.com "ast year I made my first homemade bread from one of my favourite banana recipes. It was so delicious# $nd now, I want to ma!e my first avocado recipe with walnut bread. I li!e avocados and my husband li!es walnuts, so I thin! itll be perfect dish for us both. Ingredients: 1 cup organic white, unbleached spelt flour %&' cup organic whole spelt flour 1 tsp ba!ing powder 1&( tsp bicarbonate of soda pinch of salt ' large free)range eggs 1&( cup organic fat)free yoghurt

1 avocado, mashed % tbsp walnut oil 1 cup walnuts, chopped *irections+ ,reheat oven to 1- C and prepare a standard si.e loaf tin. In a medium bowl, sift together the flours, ba!ing powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt. /eat the eggs in another bowl and beat in the yoghurt avocado and oil. 0old the dry ingredients into the egg mi1ture, add the walnuts and fold to combine. /a!e for '2 minutes or until a s!ewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

2. Won ton cups with avocado and s o!ed sal on

Won ton cups with avocado and smo!ed salmon would be a perfect appeti.er during the party or holiday dinner. /a!e this little won ton cups inside mini muffin trays. When won ton cups come out of the oven, theyll have perfect little form to hold the ingredients of this delicious avocado recipe. Ingredients: (' s3uare won ton or shumai 4dumpling5 wrappers ( tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ( teaspoons white sesame seeds ' ounces hot)smo!ed salmon 4see 6otes5, fla!ed into small pieces 1&( cup finely sliced green onions, including tops 1&' cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime 7uice ( teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1&( teaspoon !osher salt 1 small avocado, finely diced *irections+ ,reheat oven to %2 8 C. "ay 1( won ton wrappers flat and, using about half the butter, brush both sides. ,ress into mini muffin cups 4( tbsp. si.e5, pleating each to form a small cup. 9prin!le wrappers with half the sesame seeds. /a!e until golden brown 4watching carefully: they can burn easily5, ; to < minutes. "oosen from cups with a small spatula

and put on a cooling rac!. =epeat with remaining 1( won ton wrappers, butter, and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, combine salmon, green onions, cilantro, lime 7uice, ginger, and salt: mi1 well. $dd avocado 4see 6otes5 and toss very gently until well combined. ,ut a generous spoonful in each won ton cup. 9erve immediately.

". #hri p tacos with avocado salsa

Photo: healthyyounow.com This delicious avocado recipe is great for summertime taco night when youre spending your time with your family and friend. Ingredients: 0or avocado salsa+ 1 small onion, 3uartered 1 7alapeno, 3uartered, seeds optional 1 garlic clove, smashed ' medium tomatillos, 4about - ounces5 hus!ed, rinsed, and coarsely chopped 1&( >ass avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chun!s 1 1&' teaspoons !osher salt 1&' cup loosely pac!ed fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped 0or shrimp tacos+ 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chipotle or blended chili powder 1 teaspoon !osher salt 1 pound medium shrimp 4about ( 5, peeled and deveined - corn tortillas - sprigs cilantro for garnish ( limes, cut into wedges *irections+ ,ut the onion, 7alapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop. $dd the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chun!y. Transfer to a bowl

and stir in the cilantro. >eat a stovetop or outdoor grill to medium)high. ?i1 the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. $dd the shrimp and toss to coat. @rill the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1&( to ( minutes on each side. @rill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about ( seconds per side. 4$lternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.5 9poon sauce on the tortilla, then top with about ( or % shrimp and a sprig of cilantro. 9erve ( tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side.

$. %lac! bean avocado salad

Photo: www.food.com We believe that most of salads we eat are healthy and low calorie, but the truth is most of them are usually % calories or more. /lac! bean avocado salad is not only low calorie, but also has fresh and e1citing flavors with ingredients li!e blac! beans, lime 7uice, and cilantro. Ingredients: 1&( bag 41A)o. si.e5 fro.en organic sweet corn 41 %&' cups5 ( cans 41'.2 o. each5 organic plain or fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained 1&( cup blac! beans 4from 12)o. can5, drained, rinsed 1&' cup chopped red onion % tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro ( tablespoons fresh lime 7uice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1&( teaspoon coarse salt 4!osher or sea salt5 1&( teaspoon ground cumin 1&' teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped *irections+ Coo! corn as directed on bag. =inse with cold water: drain. In large bowl, stir together corn and remaining ingredients e1cept avocado. =efrigerate until ready to serve, at least 1 hour. 9tir in avocado 7ust before serving. 9poon this colorful salad into /ibb lettuce leaves and garnish with fresh cilantro.

&. 'hilled avocado soup

Chilled avocado soup is a perfect dish for summer. $dding ingredients on top of the creamy avocado soup gives it a nice crunch and te1ture. If you are loo!ing for a hot avocado soup, you can warm this one up on the stove top for a few minutes. Ingredients: 0or soup+ % cups fat)free, lower)sodium chic!en broth 1 1&( cups diced peeled avocado 4about (5 ( tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro ( tablespoons fresh lime 7uice 1&' teaspoon !osher salt 1&' teaspoon freshly ground blac! pepper 0or lime cream+ %&' cup reduced)fat sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1&( teaspoon freshly ground blac! pepper 0or shrimp+ %&' pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1&( teaspoon ground cumin 1&( teaspoon freshly ground blac! pepper 1&' teaspoon !osher salt 1 4;)ounce5 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce Coo!ing spray 1 cup fresh corn !ernels 4about ( ears5 1&' cup finely chopped red onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon fresh lime 7uice *irections+ To prepare soup, place chic!en broth and ne1t 2 ingredients 4through 1&' teaspoon blac! pepper5 in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Cover and chill. To prepare lime cream, combine sour cream and ne1t % ingredients 4through 1&( teaspoon blac! pepper5 in a bowl: stir well. Cover and chill. To prepare the shrimp, sprin!le shrimp with cumin, 1&( teaspoon pepper, and 1&'

teaspoon salt: set aside. =emove 1 chipotle chile and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can, and finely chop chile. =eserve remaining chiles and adobo sauce for another use. >eat a large nonstic! s!illet over medium)high heat. Coat the pan with coo!ing spray. $dd shrimp, and coo! ( minutes. Turn shrimp over. $dd corn, onion, and garlic: sautB for ( minutes. $dd chopped chipotle chile, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, and 1 tablespoon lime 7uice: sautB for ( minutes or until shrimp are done and vegetables are crisp)tender. To serve, ladle about 1&( cup soup into each of - bowls. Top with 1 1&( tablespoons lime cream, one)eighth of shrimp, and about ( tablespoons corn mi1ture.

(. )inguine with Avocado and Arugula *esto

Photo: theveganmouse.blogspot.com I li!e to ma!e fettuccine alfredo and add in different ingredients such as chic!en, sausages, or meatballs. ?y husband and children li!e it too, but because the alfredo sauce is 3uite heavy I dont ma!e it as often as they want. >owever, I found a great healthy alternative of this C "inguine with $vocado and $rugula ,esto, and I cant way to try it# Ingredients: 1 pound linguine ,asta ( medium avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded 4about 1( ounces total5 % cups baby arugula leaves 4% ounces5 1 pac!ed cup fresh basil leaves % tablespoons fresh lime 7uice 4from ( large limes5 ( cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 teaspoon !osher salt 1&( teaspoon freshly ground blac! pepper 1 cup grated ,armesan 4' ounces5 1&( cup sliced almonds, toasted *irections+ /ring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. $dd the pasta and coo! until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, - to 1 minutes. *rain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. ,lace in a serving bowl. Dsing a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocados and place in a food processor. $dd the arugula, basil, lime 7uice, garlic, salt, and pepper. /lend until smooth.

,our the pesto over the pasta and toss together. $dd the cheese and almonds and toss together until coated, adding the pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce.

+. %a!ed avocado ,ries

Photo: www.closetcooking.com If you want your children to eat healthy, and you !now that fruits and vegetables 7ust dont loo! as good as chips, fries, and pi..a, try this avocado recipe. The first recipe I heard for avocado fries said to fry them in oil, but then I found ba!ed version of the recipe. I hope they taste 7ust as good as frying them# Ingredients: ()% slightly firm avocados 1 cup pan!o breadcrumbs 1&' cup ,armesan cheese 1&' cup pine nuts % teaspoons Ca7un seasoning, divided use 4or your favorite seasoning blend5 ( large eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1&( cup flour or panca!e mi1 4optional5 1&' cup non)fat @ree! yogurt 4or sour cream5 pinch of sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh lemon 7uice 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon ranch dressing *irections+ ,re)heat oven to '2 degrees. Coat a ba!ing pan with non)stic! coo!ing spray. =emove pit from avocados. 9lice and peel. Each avocado should yield - pieces. Combine pan!o, ,armesan, pine nuts and ( teaspoons Ca7un seasoning in food processor and pulse until combined. ,our into a shallow dish. Whis! the egg, remaining teaspoon Ca7un seasoning and olive oil in a shallow dish. ,our flour or dry panca!e mi1 in third dish. To bread the avocado slices, dip each piece first in flour, then egg wash, then breading. ,lace on ba!ing sheet and coo! for 12)( minutes, or until evenly browned. While fries are ba!ing, combine yogurt, salt, lemon 7uice, cilantro, and ranch dressing in a bowl. 9erve fries hot with dipping sauce#

-. .e/ican avocado pi00a

Photo: foodiefreddies.blogspot.com ?e1ican avocado pi..a is a healthy version of pi..a that has the alternative ingredient for tomato sauce, blac! bean dip. >ow tasty does that sound# ?y family li!e ma!ing pi..as at home so I hope my !ids will li!e the idea of this recipe# Ingredients: 1&( cup prepared blac! bean dip 1 large 41 )ounce5 thin pi..a crust 1&( cup shredded ?e1ican cheese blend 1 ripe avocado, cut into chun!s ( tablespoons fresh lime 7uice ( cups shredded romaine lettuce 1&' teaspoon grated lime peel 1 medium tomato, chopped *irections+ ,repare outdoor grill for covered, direct grilling on medium. 4Fr preheat oven to '2 degrees 0.5 9pread blac! bean dip evenly on crust, leaving 1&()inch border: sprin!le with cheese. ,lace crust on hot grill rac!: cover and grill until grill mar!s appear, - to < minutes. 4Fr place crust on ungreased coo!ie sheet. /a!e - to 1 minutes or until cheese melts.5 ?eanwhile, gently stir avocado with 1 tablespoon lime 7uice. Toss romaine with lime peel and remaining 7uice. Top coo!ed pi..a with romaine mi1ture and tomato, then with avocado.

1. 2una with avocado !iwi salsa

Photo: keeprecipes.com 0ish is a great meal when youre trying to lose weight or to eat healthier. I have never thought to put salsa on fish until I found the avocado recipe that includes !iwi, avocado, cilantro, 7alapeno, and green onions for a sweet and spicy topping to brighten up your tuna dinner. Ingredients: 0or tuna+ 1 1&( lb tuna stea!s, %&' to 1 inch thic! 1&' cup lime 7uice ( teaspoons chili oil ( tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1&( teaspoon salt 0or salsa+ 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped 41 cup5 1 !iwifruit, peeled, chopped 41&( cup5 % medium green onions, chopped 4% tablespoons5 1 small 7alapeGo chile, seeded, finely chopped 41 tablespoon5 ( tablespoons lime 7uice ( tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1&' teaspoon salt *irections+ If tuna stea!s are large, cut into A serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mi1 remaining tuna ingredients. $dd tuna: turn to coat with marinade. Cover: refrigerate, turning once, at least % minutes but no longer than ( hours to marinate. ?eanwhile, in medium bowl, mi1 all salsa ingredients: refrigerate. 9pray grill rac! with coo!ing spray. >eat gas or charcoal grill. =emove tuna from marinade: reserve marinade. ,lace tuna on grill. Cover grill: coo! over medium heat 11 to 1A minutes, brushing ( or % times with marinade and turning once, until tuna fla!es easily with for! and is slightly pin! in center. *iscard any remaining marinade. Top tuna with salsa.

10. 3anilla avocado so,t serve

Photo: ittybitsofbalance.com We mentioned many avocado recipes for lunch and dinner and this one is for dessert. Hanilla avocado soft serve has only four ingredients and its so easy to ma!e it. Ingredients: 1&( fro.en avocado, peeled I diced before free.ing %&' cup unsweetened vanilla almond mil! 4or more, depending on desired consistency5 *ash of vanilla e1tract 9tevia or other sweetener to taste *irections+ Throw all ingredients into food processor or blender. /lend until smooth. It doesnt matter whether you want to try these avocado recipes to start a better, healthier life or you 7ust want an alternative, interesting ingredient, Im sure you and your family will en7oy these recipes. Try them and dont forget to share your thoughts with us.