Take Avocados Beyond Guacamole [RECIPES]
Avocados are a prime example of an underutilized fruit in many dishes.Cooking is all about pushing your limits. Don't be afraid to experiment in the kitchen. Mistakes are only learning curves to a better dish. With that said, I substituted oil for avocado to make a few recipes even tastier. Don't hesitate to let me know what you think!
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Chick Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 1 can chick peas, rinsed
- 1 can tuna in spring water, drained
- 1 avocado, sliced then cubed
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1/2 a white onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
Directions
- Put all ingredients in a bowl then stir and serve.
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Avocado Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced then mashed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 to 2 tablespoons low fat milk
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Mix avocado with yogurt until smooth. Add cilantro, combine.
- Add milk a tablespoon at a time until desired thickness is achieved, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour dressing over your favorite salad and enjoy!
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Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread, toasted
- 1 can tuna in spring water, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Mix the avocado with the Greek yogurt until smooth. Add tuna and stir. Add celery, salt and pepper to taste, combine. Place tuna salad on toasted bread and serve.
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Fudge Brownies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutesIngredients
- 2 ripe avocados at room temperature, smashed
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with foil; butter foil. Set aside.
- Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water, stir frequently, until almost melted. Stir smashed avocados into chocolate mixture.
- Whisk in sugar and salt until smooth; whisk in eggs, flour until just smooth. Fold in nuts if using.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes our with a few moist crumbs attached, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
- Use foil to life from pan; peel off and discard. Cut into 16 squares.
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Simply Chocolate Cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutesIngredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup smashed avocados, about one ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Liberally butter an 8-inch round or square cake pan, set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract, white vinegar and cold water. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.