Trying to figure out what else I can do with my avocados

I know avocaods are full of healthy fats so I've incorporated them into my weight gain diet, however, I don't really know how many things I can do with them.  I usually just eat them as they are, and even though they're good that way, I'd still love some suggestions.

Anybody?

Hey, how about a simple guacamole? tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño (if you like them), cilantro, onion, lime, salt, pepper and cumin (optional)... add hard boiled eggs and you have a salad you can mix in with chopped lettuce..

In some Latin countries the avocados are eaten as dessert so consider a sweet option.. perhaps including some in a smoothie? the taste of the avocado is so mild that you can really add it to anything..

My favorite uses: vegie sandwich (lettuce, not-so-ripe tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, mustard, etc), sliced up in soups (chicken soup for example), in wraps, as a paste in sandwiches instead of using mayo, etc..

hope this helps!

I've never tried guacamole (though I do know avocados are used), but I like that paste idea. I think I'll do that for my lunch tommorow; thank you very much.

If anyone else thinks of other stuff, go ahead.. 

I slice them and mariante them in lime juice and have them as a side dish with dinner.  Like V_avila said they are great instead of mayo for sandwich spreads.

You can make a great california rolls salad (lettuce, chopped cucumber, avocado slices, imitation crab, some ginger slices, wasabi if you like it, topped with some soy sauce)

Oh and its also a great emulsifier for salad dressings in place of olive oil, (avocado, soy sauce and ginger or avocado, lime juice, ****, and some taco sauce)

i love em chopped up with corn, craisins/raisins, and a lil bit of grated cheese

I love it mashed on whole grain toast with a light sprinkle of Spike seasoning.

But I just tried this salad and it was awesome : http://www.familyoven.com/recipe/cucumber-cil antro-with-avocado-red-bell-pepper-salad/3042 48

Oh one of my faves...

On 7 grain bread with turkey lettuce and onions!  If you feel like splurging add a bit of turkey bacon.   MMMMMMM

Mix it with sugar and lime juice for something sweet.

Mix it with some chopped artichokes for a sandwich.

Mix with fresh corn, black beans, cilantro and lime for a salad.

Good for healthy enchiladas (mashed avocado with cilantro and salt inside a tortilla with salsa poured on the outside)

Good for healthy tostadas (toast a tortilla in the oven and spread some on top).

Good for healthy burritos (mix with the beans, tastes great).

And on and on...yum. 

I do a very simple guac, just mash them with some lime juice and a dab of sour cream and a dash of salt. This is good with baked tortilla chips as a dip, or used on a sandwich or wrap  instead of mayo like some people have mentioned, or as a garnish with chicken enchiladas...it's good on a shoe, really.

Also I like to make a homemade fresh salsa from chopped tomato, avocado, cilantro, red onion, jalapenos and some mild green chilis, lime juice and salt. It is so yummy on grilled chicken breasts or anywhere else!

I made a salad today and topped it with Avacados.

Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green pepper, black beans, avacadoes and topped with salsa and FF sour cream.

Super good.  :)

I chunk it up and put it in salads or on sandwiches.  Also make an avocado dressing by mixing it with garlic, cilantro and lime juice.  Pour it over romaine, black beans, tomatoes, green onions, etc.  Also great with salsa.  Or make guacamole.   I also occasionally make an avocado salad - scoop out the insides and mix them with mayo, cilantro, lime juice, and chopped tomatoes (cooked shrimp, too, if you eat that) and then put it back in the shell.  Serve each person a half shell.  They look nice and they're really yummy, too!

I make a simple guac:

 

1 large avocado (save the pit)

1 roma tomato, diced (optional)

1/4 of an onion, chopped (optional)

salt

pepper

Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. You will want to save the pit. Mash the avocado and add the tomato and onion. Add salt and pepper to taste, you may need more salt then you are used to using. Now, rerturn the pit to the mixture. The pit pervents the guac from turning brown so you do not have to had lemon or lime juice.

We just went to a party where they had a salad made out of corn, halved grape tomatos and chopped pieces of avocado.

We love avo's in  our house - the kids (4&2) consider it a standard veggie, not like most kids. We usually just serve them plain, cut up with lime juice, but we also put them on "burger"s (usually veggie burgers, as that is what I and the kids have been eating for health and flavor reasons).

I'll have to try the smoothie idea - sounds interesting!

I usually eat them plain with some Nature's Seasoning on them, but when I first started eating them I made them the way I first had them in Mexico while on vacation.  Slice in halves and fill the hole with some tuna salad-yum!

super easy guac-mash avocados with some salsa.

avocado and tomato sandwiches

I live in an area that is 50% hispanic.  I frequently hear avocados referred to as green butter-use them anywhere you would use butter or mayo.

Try this for dinner:

1 chicken breast marinated in lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, and black pepper. Put it in a baking pan and top with

Half avacado, thinly sliced and spread over chicken. Top that with

1/4 or 1/2 cup favorite salsa. Top that with

Favorite cheddar cheese. You can use the amount to your liking.

Bake at 400 for 20 or so minutes (until chicken is no longer pink). Broil for a minute or two (to get cheese browned and crispy). Serve with rice or salad or whatever really!

A bit high in sodium, but it's a really good dish. Easy, fast, and super good.

Cut in half, Pit then add a dash of Balsamic Vinaigrette in the premade pit cup and eat with a spoon.

Not recommended for those of us trying to lose weight, but this makes a really easy and tasty (!) dessert:

Jagger Pie

1 medium Hass avocado
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
3 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
graham cracker pie crust made with brown sugar (use recipe on box of graham crackers)
whipped cream (unsweetened)

Make or buy the crust.  Blend the avocado and condensed milk til creamy, then add the lemon juice.  Pour into the crust - quickly, this sets up fast!  Chill a couple of hours, and serve with the whipped cream.  (Don't sweeten the cream -- the pie is really sweet on its own.)

You can make them into dips and sauces also.  They are so easy and good this way.  Here are a two:

Creamy Avocado Sauce: Puree avocado, cream/or milk/or plain soymilk/or Silken tofu with a bit of water and salt.  Pour on anything, especially enchiladas.  Yummy.

Avocado Dip: Mix avocado and sour cream/or silken tofu/or yogurt together with jalapenos and lime.  Yummy.

 guacamole without garlic ????? ooooh that's a crime LOL

Nicked this recipe off recipezaar the other day and it is darn good !!!

Pasta Della California:

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb linguine
• 3 cups broccoli, tops cut into small florettes, stalks sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, minced (yes 8, that's not a typo!)
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice from one lime, depending on the juiciness of your lime)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 dashes fresh black pepper
• 4 cups loosely packed arugula leaves
• 2 avocados, peeled and sliced into 1 inch chunks

Directions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to boil and prep all your ingredients while the water boils, because this dish comes together in no time. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook as per package directions, usually about 10 minutes. In the last minute of cooking you will be adding the broccoli, so keep that in mind.
2. 2 Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil garlic, lime zest and red pepper flakes and gently heat, stirring often for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the wine and bring the heat up reduce the wine, about 2 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, lime juice, salt and fresh black pepper and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to simmer and add the arugula.
3. 3 By this point the pasta should be almost done so add the broccoli and cook for one more minute. Drain in a colander.
4. 4 When the arugula is wilted add the broccoli and pasta to the pan and use a pasta spoon to toss it around, making sure to get everything coated in garlic, for about 3 more minutes. Add the avocado and turn the heat off. Gently toss the pasta to incorporate the avocado without smushing it just until it is warmed through, about a minute. Serve with generous doses of fresh black pepper. There is usually a lot of garlic left in the pan, so be sure to spoon that over your bowls of pasta.

 

WOW, thank you all so much :D

I REALLY appreciate all of these suggestions, and I think I'll try making a few (california roll salad sounds quite intriguing stardust51).