Are you as obsessed with avocados as we are? This rich and creamy fruit has become a staple in vegan, keto, and paleo diets, and literally everything in between. Full of fiber and healthy fat, it makes soups and puddings thick and creamy, toast all but a piece of art, and is the perfect condiment to chicken, fish, beef and salad. This jack of all trades food can be sliced, diced, mashed, pureed, whipped, drizzled and more. But if you’ve run into a rut, we’ve got some fun and creative avocado recipes for you to try. Enjoy!
Avocado Recipes
This guacamole stuffed avocado shell couldn’t be cuter. Imagine filling a whole bunch for your next game night or sporting event party! The fun twist comes from adding a colorful and tangy-sweet surprise in the guacamole: chopped strawberries. But the best part is the adorable vessel. These perfectly portioned avocado skins really make an impact for entertaining.
Strawberry Guacamole in Avocado Cups
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 avocado cup
Prep Time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe large avocados
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 8 medium strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch paprika
- Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Method:
- Carefully halve the avocados. Discard the pit. Remove avocado flesh from the skins into a bowl. Reserve the skins. Mash the avocado, then stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon back into the avocado skins and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 164| Protein: 3g | Fat: 13.5g | Carbs: 12.5g | Fiber: 7g | Net Carbs: 5.5g
Wake up with a sweet, creamy and chilled smoothie bowl that’s completely plant-based. Top it however you like!
Avocado Smoothie Bowl
Yield: 2 servings
Serving Size: ½ recipe
Prep Time: 5 min
Ingredients:
Bowl
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 2 cups coconut, almond or regular yogurt (we like unsweetened vanilla coconut yogurt)
- 1 cup frozen pineapple tidbits
- 1-1¼ tablespoons raw honey
- squeeze of lime juice
Toppings:
- ¼ cup low carb granola
- 2 fresh figs, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped honeydew melon
- 6 segments grapefruit, chopped
Method:
- Add bowl ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth, or desired texture. Divide amongst two chilled bowls and top with toppings of choice. Nuts, coconut, chia and hemp seeds all work well too!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 436| Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 17.5g | Carbs: 59g | Fiber: 11g | Net Carbs: 48g
We LOVE pesto at the 131 Method! Like, we literally have several variations inside the program. But this one gets it’s extra special flavor-punch from spicy/bitter arugula and pistachios (instead of pinenuts). We don’t use any cheese either, so it stays a vegan meal. The avocados make it rich and creamy.
Avocado-Arugula Pesto
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1/8th recipe
Prep Time: 5 min
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of washed arugula
- 2 cups of basil leaves
- 2 ripe avocados, flesh removed
- ⅓ roasted and salted pistachios
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice (start with 2, then add more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Method:
- Add everything to a food processor and process until smooth, or desired texture. Feel free to add more oil or lemon juice for a thinner pesto.
- Use on fish, chicken or steak, or over pasta.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 122| Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Carbs: 6.5g | Fiber: 3.5g | Net Carbs: 3g
Get ready for a super bright and fun avocado recipe! Tangy feta, sweet pomegranate seeds and the creamy flesh all combine for a show stopping side dish.
Feta and Pomegranate Avocado Boats
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 avocado boat
Prep Time: 5 min
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe large avocados
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 baby Persian cucumber, chopped
- 1 small Roma tomato, seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch black pepper
Method:
- Carefully halve the avocados. Discard the pit. Remove a little of the avocado flesh to create a deeper well. In a medium bowl, stir together the feta, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, pomegranate, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Spoon back into the avocado wells and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 202| Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Carbs: 14.5g | Fiber: 8g | Net Carbs: 6.5g
And check out our super delicious BBQ Tempeh Grilled Avocado Boat recipe here. And our Grilled Romaine and Avocado recipe here.
