A mountain of research has shown that avocados reduce insulin resistance, stabilize blood sugar, and keep the pounds off.
Enough said.
Here are 10 delicious recipes to get your fix of avocados.
#1 Avocado Egg Salad
Avocado and egg go so well together that you might wonder why you would ever eat them separately. This recipe adds a touch of Greek yogurt to really up the creamy factor, making it a protein-packed treat.
#2 Peach Basil Avocado Balsamic Wrap or Skewers
In a perfect balance of fats and sweets, this wrap provides a refreshing take on the lunchtime wrap.
#3 Avocado Spaghetti
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If you haven’t tried avocado as a pasta sauce, then this is a good place to start. It gives a creamy texture to your noodles and carries the flavor of the added ingredients well.
#4 Breakfast and Egg Tostada
Totally loaded with fresh veggies and protein-packed eggs, this is a breakfast that will fuel you for hours. Plus, the corn tortilla ensures that you don’t carbo-load first thing out of the gate.
#5 Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili with Avocado
So technically, avocado is a side garnish here but check out this butternut squash chili recipe. It is absolutely delicious, healthy and calls for a side of avocado.
#6 Raw Avocado Lime Tart
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If you haven’t heard of raw desserts yet, then you are seriously missing out. This dessert is super healthy, sweet, refreshing, and 100% guilt free. It is full of healthy fats that are good for your brain and heart, making it probably the healthiest recipe on this list!
#7 Creamy Avocado Rice
To help add superior nutrition and flavor to your otherwise bland rice, give this recipe a try. It is super easy and surprisingly amazing.
#8 Chili Rubbed Salmon With Avocado Salsa
This recipe is perfect for the upcoming months where chili-rubbed anything pairs well with avocado-everything.
#9 Super Green Smoothie
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Don’t be afraid to make a green smoothie with your ripe avocados! This one is so full of veggies that you might be skeptical, but the fruit and almond milk balance it out. Drinking your veggies has never been so easy!
#10 Avocado Toast
It wouldn’t be a list of avocado recipes without the ubiquitous avocado toast. But I had a hard time decided which is best, so here’s a link to an entire list of avocado toast recipes so that you can choose for yourself.
