10 Recipes with Avocado

February 17, 2022

Meal Ideas, Recipes

There are plenty of reasons to eat avocados. Of course they’re good for you–they’re packed with healthy fats and fiber–but our favorite reason is that they’re simply delicious. We’d probably be happy eating big bowls of guacamole forever, but when we want to switch it up, we use avocados on top of everything from burgers to salads. Read on for 10 avocado recipes we love.

How to tell if an avocado is ripe

Finding good avocados can be a challenge. A ripe avocado should have a dark brown skin. When you gently squeeze it, the avocado should have a soft give. If your fingers punch right through the skin, chances are it’s overripe and won’t have a good flavor. If it’s as hard as a rock, give it a few days to ripen up. You can speed up the ripening process by putting your avocado in a brown paper bag with a banana or a kiwi. These fruits produce gasses that will help the avocado ripen more quickly. Be sure to fold the paper bag closed to seal in the gasses.

10 recipes with avocado

Sliced avocado is the perfect way to top off a grain bowl or a salad. It can also be blended into a creamy sauce, or tucked into sandwiches to add flavor and bulk.