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Simple Sweet Potatoes

Simple Sweet Potatoes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Make a long, narrow cut lengthwise down the center of each sweet potato. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake potatoes directly on the rack of the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Mash avocado flesh, salt, and pepper together in a bowl with a fork until mostly smooth. Fold onion into avocado mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove potatoes from foil and slice open, pushing the two ends of each together to open the potato. Divide 1/2 of the butter between the potato openings. Spoon avocado mixture into each potato and top each with remaining butter.

By Cansas Bell

Mac and Guac Casserole

Mac and Guac Casserole

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to an 8x15-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Mix avocados, Cheddar cheese, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta. Top pasta with bacon and bread crumbs.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Ethan Tucker

Our Favorite Most Amazing Guacamole

Our Favorite Most Amazing Guacamole

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place avocados in a medium bowl and squeeze in lime juice. Add tomatoes, shallot, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash with an immersion blender or a sturdy fork until avocado is mashed and ingredients are combined. Stir gently and serve immediately.

By Golden Belly

Crunchy Curried Kale

Crunchy Curried Kale

1.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; add kale and curry powder. Cook and stir kale mixture in the hot oil until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add avocados, tempeh, and tortillas; cook and stir until dry, golden brown, and crunchy, 30 to 40 minutes.

By httpwwwaccountkillercomr

Quinoa and Black Bean Bliss

Quinoa and Black Bean Bliss

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix black beans and corn kernels in a large bowl; add cooked quinoa and stir. Spoon quinoa mixture into 4 bowls; top each with salsa and avocado.

By Jen

Simple Salad with Halloumi

Simple Salad with Halloumi

Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine salad greens, tomato, avocado, and cilantro on a plate. Drizzle with salad dressing.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add sliced halloumi and cook on each side until golden brown, about 90 seconds per side. Remove from pan, quickly chop, and sprinkle over salad. Serve immediately, while cheese is still hot.

By geneviever

Avocado Tacos

Avocado Tacos

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine avocados, onions, and garlic salt in a bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Arrange corn tortillas in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Spread avocado mixture on tortillas; garnish with cilantro and sprinkle with pepper sauce.

By Karyn Ulriksen

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lemon juice, Dijon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until vinaigrette is emulsified.
  2. 2 Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and carefully peel off skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss in vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown.
  3. 3 Peel grapefruit skin and all the white pith with a large, sharp knife. Cut between membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
  4. 4 Arrange avocado slices evenly around the edge of a large platter, then arrange grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon vinaigrette over top, then sprinkle with more salt and pepper.

By purplerose

The Best Veggie Sandwich

The Best Veggie Sandwich

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to broil.
  2. 2 Place each muffin open-faced on a cookie sheet. Spread each half with mashed avocado; place halves close together. Distributing ingredients evenly, cover each half with sprouts, tomatoes, onion, dressing, sesame seeds and cheese.
  3. 3 Place under broiler for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

By DEBBIEWALTER

Mexican Baked Fish

Mexican Baked Fish

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Rinse cod fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Lay fillets side by side in the prepared baking dish. Pour salsa over the top and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Top with crushed corn chips.
  3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Serve topped with sliced avocado and sour cream.

By CHRISTYJ

Kale Salad with Avocado

Kale Salad with Avocado

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine kale and lemon juice in a bowl. Vigorously massage kale by squeezing handfuls for about 1 minute. Add avocados, tomatoes, and green onions.
  2. 2 Mix together olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and mix well. Serve immediately.

By Masala Housing Cooperative

California Melt

California Melt

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
2 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven broiler.
  2. 2 Lay the toasted bread out on a baking sheet. Top each slice of bread with 1/4 of the avocado, mushrooms, almonds, and tomato slices. Top each with Swiss cheese.
  3. 3 Broil open-face sandwiches until cheese melts and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Serve sandwiches warm.

By ORNERY

Avocado Carbonara for Two

Avocado Carbonara for Two

2.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add pancetta and cook on until tender and the fat has rendered. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Ladle 1 cup pasta cooking water into a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Puree avocado in a bowl using a hand blender. Add 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, egg yolks, 2 teaspoons black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well until sauce is creamy.
  5. 5 Use spaghetti tongs to add the pasta directly from the water to the pan with the pancetta, allowing a bit of pasta water to help thin the sauce. Toss the pasta in the skillet to coat the pasta with the pancetta. Add avocado sauce to the pasta, stirring constantly. Mix in reserved pasta water if necessary.
  6. 6 Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with the remaining cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Plant-Based Potato Salad

Plant-Based Potato Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour great northern beans into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until very soft, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 At the same time, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender but not mushy, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Transfer beans to a large bowl. Add avocado and mash. Add mustard, yeast, lemon juice, and salt; stir until mixture is smooth. Add potatoes, celery, and onion and mix well.
  4. 4 Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

By Geeksr

Guacamole-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Guacamole-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and rub with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place cut-sides down on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until cooked through and tender, about 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a medium skillet over low heat. Add chickpeas and kale; cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic salt and cumin and cook until chickpeas are hot and kale is wilted, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, mash avocado in a small bowl. Mix in cilantro and guacamole seasoning.
  6. 6 Remove sweet potatoes from the oven. Scoop a small hole in each sweet potato half and fill with desired amount of chickpea-kale mixture and guacamole. Serve immediately.

By mady metzger

Avocado Baked Eggs

Avocado Baked Eggs

3.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place each avocado half in a ramekin. Crack 1 egg into each avocado half; season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until egg is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle each avocado with crumbled bacon and chives.

By sonjagroset

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place avocado, onion, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until small chunks remain.
  2. 2 Fill resealable plastic bag with shrimp, chili powder, and salt; shake to coat.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide salsa, shrimp, and cabbage evenly to fill tortillas. Squeeze lime juice onto each taco.

By McCrazy

Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce

Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stir in the garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until soft but not browned. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the avocado until smooth, return to a simmer, and add the shrimp.
  2. 2 Cook over medium-low heat just until the shrimp have turned opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper, and serve hot.

By BrooklynRD

Fiesta Pita

Fiesta Pita

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Warm pita in a toaster oven until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; cut in half and open up each half.
  2. 2 Heat beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot; stir in avocado. Divide bean mixture in half; fill each half pita with bean mixture and top with salsa, feta cheese, cilantro, and hot sauce.

By Piratefrog

Spicy Fresh Corn Salad

Spicy Fresh Corn Salad

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Shuck corn and remove the silks. Cut off the base of the stalk and slice kernels off the cob. Transfer kernels to a rimmed baking sheet. Add green pepper and shallot. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss and spread out in an even layer.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir and spread back out on the sheet. Continue broiling until corn starts to brown, about 5 minutes more. Cool for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir until vegetables are evenly coated. Gently fold in avocado.

By LauraF

Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner

Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in skillet; add rice and beans, stirring frequently. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add water, as needed, to get rice to desired texture. Remove from heat; set aside.
  2. 2 In a blender or mini food processor, combine 1/2 of an avocado, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and lime juice. Blend until sauce is thin. Add water if needed.
  3. 3 In 4 separate bowls, evenly divide rice and bean mixture, tomatoes, and corn. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of avocado-cilantro sauce. Top evenly with remaining avocado and cilantro. Add 1 tablespoon crushed tortilla chips to each bowl.

By Uncle Ben's

Turkey Mustard Burgers

Turkey Mustard Burgers

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix ground turkey, minced red onion, Dijon mustard, and coarse salt in a bowl; form into 4 patties and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Drizzle olive oil over the burgers.
  4. 4 Cook burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns topped with baby arugula, avocado, green bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.

By ccb1122

Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa

4.9

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the cumin and pepper; rub on chicken.
  2. 2 In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine Avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. 4 Serve over cumin-rubbed chicken with whole grain couscous or rice, if desired.

By Avocados from Mexico

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumbers

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumbers

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut avocados into wedges. Core tomatoes; cut into wedges. Peel cucumbers; cut into slices. Place avocados, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a bowl.
  2. 2 Add vinegar, Italian dressing, black pepper, salt, and oregano; stir until well combined. Taste; adjust seasonings.

By samthechef

Low-Carb Cauliflower Rice Sushi Rolls

Low-Carb Cauliflower Rice Sushi Rolls

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until riced.
  2. 2 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower rice, cover, and steam, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer cauliflower rice to a bowl and stir in cream cheese, rice vinegar, and sweetener. Place in the refrigerator to chill until cold, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Mix the chopped tuna with Sriracha in a separate bowl to desired spiciness.
  5. 5 Spread 1/3 of the cauliflower mixture on a plastic wrap-covered bamboo rolling mat until you have a square roughly the size of a nori sheet.
  6. 6 Place one sheet of nori on top of the cauliflower rice square. Place 1/3 of the avocado slices and 1/3 of the tuna mixture along one edge on top of the nori. Carefully roll, starting from the edge with the fillings. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the sesame seeds and cut the roll into 6 slices with a sharp knife. Repeat with remaining cauliflower rice, nori, avocado slices, tuna mixture, and sesame seeds.

By Tracy Quigley

Deconstructed California Roll Sushi

Deconstructed California Roll Sushi

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice 3 times. Place in a saucepan and add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Divide ingredients evenly and layer onto 4 plates as follows: rice, crab, cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Drizzle teriyaki over each plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By Erin Pierson Barton

Grilled Chicken BLT Wraps

Grilled Chicken BLT Wraps

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Cook chicken and corn on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear and corn is tender, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breasts should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Cut corn kernels from the cobs. Slice chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. 3 Combine chicken, corn, lettuce, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, and onion in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add ranch dressing and mix well.
  4. 4 To assemble, place 2/3 cup of the mixture on the bottom 1/3 of a tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll tight. Continue with remaining tortillas.

By James Roos