35 Best Avocado Recipes That Go Way Beyond Guacamole
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If you're a fan of guacamole or even avocado toast, then you already know how wonderful it is to eat an avocado! It's super creamy with healthy fats, which means you can feel good about eating it any time of day. And as long as you know how to store your avocados the right way, you'll be blessed with ripe avocados for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even a healthy dessert. That's right, this list of avocado recipes has so many creative ideas to get you started.
Sure, we've included a few variations on guacamole but we've also found some fun recipes for stuffed avocado, avocado salsa, and avocado salad with salsa verde dressing. Aside from just a topping for toast, avocados can also be used in tons of healthy breakfast recipes. Try the bacon, egg, and avocado quesadilla, the Crock-Pot breakfast casserole with avocado slices, or even a smoothie made with avocado—it adds a silky-smooth creaminess that you never would expect. Of course, avocados are also a delicious way to finish off just about any Tex-Mex-inspired family dinner, like your favorite taco recipes, grilled steak, or chili. They'll add heft to salad recipes and a boost of healthy fats and fiber to Ree's fresh corn and avocado salsa. What's more, avocados can even be used to make healthy desserts like chocolate avocado mousse. You have to try it to believe it!
Avocado Salsa
Think of this party appetizer as a mash-up between guacamole and pico de gallo. You get the best of both worlds!
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Avocado Toast
A simple avocado toast is a brunch-time favorite, but it's also a great starting point for so many other fun toppings. Pile on bacon and eggs, pico de gallo, or mango and coconut for something uniquely tropical.
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Avocado Salad
There's something about the combination of creamy avocado and crunchy cucumbers in this salad that makes it so irresistible. Add juicy tomatoes and a bright salsa verde dressing to make it complete.
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Avocado Dip
Step aside, guac! This creamy, smooth avocado dip is having a moment to shine. Serve it up with fresh veggies or pita chips for a tasty party appetizer.
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Loaded Nachos
It wouldn't be loaded nachos without all the nacho toppings. And that includes diced avocado, of course! There's also pico de gallo, spiced beef, and lots of melty cheese.
Get Ree's Loaded Nachos recipe.
Vegetarian Enchilada Soup
This twist on enchiladas has all the same delicious ingredients, but in soup form! There's even cheesy nachos and avocado right on top.
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Chickpea Salad
This healthy salad is loaded with colorful veggies, creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and bright herbs. It's the perfect side for grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
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Cobb Chicken Salad
Just like a classic Cobb salad, this chicken salad variation includes avocado and bacon. Serve it up on sourdough bread for the perfect weekday lunch.
Get Ree's Cobb Chicken Salad recipe.
Sweet Potato Chili
A meatless chili never looked so good! This hearty, comforting dish gets a boost of nutrients from sweet potatoes and avocado on top.
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Beef Taco Skillet
Switch up taco night with an even easier skillet dinner! It's loaded with ground beef, tortilla pieces, and all your favorite taco toppings.
Get Ree's Beef Taco Skillet recipe.
Best-Ever Guacamole
This classic dip will be the hit of any party! Making it from scratch only takes a couple of minutes. Just be sure to have ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and jalapeños (if you like a spicy kick).
Get the Best-Ever Guacamole recipe.
Taco Casserole
Tacos and avocado go hand-in-hand so it only makes sense to top this taco-inspired casserole with tons of avocado slices. Plus, it adds a pop of green color to your family table.
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Turkey Burgers
Don't forget to add avocado to your list of burger toppings! It's especially delicious when paired with pesto mayo, lettuce, and cucumber on these easy turkey burgers.
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Creamy Avocado Ranch Dip
Yes, there are other dips besides guac that use avocados! In fact, this creamy avocado dip is light, smooth, healthy, and perfect for scooping up with your favorite chip.
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Easy Taco Salad
Hefty avocado, ground beef, beans, and cheese make this salad anything but ordinary. It's filling enough for lunch or dinner.
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Guacamole Tostada Bites
This game-day snack is perfect for hungry teenagers, cowboys, kids, and adults of all ages. Basically it's a fun new way to serve chips and guac to just about anyone!
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip
Avocado helps give this green goddess dressing a thick and creamy texture. Along with spinach and fresh herbs, it adds a pop of bright green color to this popular dip.
BLT Stuffed Avocados
Once you remove the pits from the avocado, the fruit becomes like a little vessel for holding all sorts of mixtures, including this one filled with crispy bacon bits, croutons, tomatoes, and romaine.
Get the BLT Stuffed Avocados recipe.
Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole
This Tex-Mex breakfast is filled with eggs, hash browns, chorizo, and, of course, avocado! Some chopped jalapeño and Mexican four cheese blend help to really bring it all together.
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Healthy 7-Layer Dip
Many 7-layer dips call for guacamole, but this recipe uses a simple avocado mash with a squeeze of lime juice. Either way, it's a key layer in this classic dip.
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