25 Delicious Dishes That Feature Fresh Avocados

Avocados are unsung heroes when it comes to fruits and vegetables. They offer lots of fiber and plenty of healthy fats that fill you up and keep you satisfied. They are deliciously creamy and add a mild, tasty, flavor that enhances anything you put them in. They are incredibly versatile. Enjoy them in a large range of dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. These twenty-five recipes will help you do just that.

1. Ranch Chicken Wrap

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These ranch chicken wraps have a delicious, creamy, layer of avocado you won’t be able to resist. They add wonderful flavor to this wrap that makes a perfect lunch for work or school. Serve it with a side salad to round out the meal.

2. Avocado Hummus

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A good avocado dip is indispensable during the summer. This avocado hummus is a fabulous dip to bring to any gathering of friends or family. It also makes a wonderfully healthy snack at home.

3. Avocado Pasta Salad

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A good pasta salad is always welcome. This avocado pasta salad is easy to make and filled with lots of fresh ingredients, including fresh avocado. It makes a wonderful lunch or dinner, and you can add any meat to it you like. Shredded chicken would be a wonderful addition to this salad.

4. Greek Avocado Toast

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This Greek avocado toast recipe is perfect for breakfast or a snack and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. It’s delicious, healthy, and makes a perfect breakfast to serve on a weekend morning.

5. Avocado Pasta

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Avocado pasta is a creamy dish that fills you up without weighing you down. It’s similar to pesto, just without the basil flavor. It’s a delicious dish that will leave you wanting more. Round out the meal with a side salad or a bowl of soup.

6. Kale Salad

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Kale salad is delicious with a simple avocado dressing. You won’t believe how quick and easy this salad is to put together. Its minimal ingredients are surprisingly flavorful. It’s a great option to take to work for lunch or to enjoy as a side salad for a main course.

7. Pesto Avocado Toast

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Pesto avocado toast is a savory twist on this classic favorite breakfast or snack. You could even enjoy this for lunch with a side salad. The pesto adds a delicious flavor you’ll want to enjoy again and again.

8. Avocado Toast With Egg

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Avocado toast with egg is the perfect start to your day. It’s not only delicious and packed with healthy-for-you ingredients, but the best part is that you can enjoy the eggs cooked however you prefer.

9. Avocado Cashew Salad

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If you enjoy a hearty salad, you’ll love this avocado cashew salad. It’s got good-for-you fats and tons of healthy nutrients to help fuel you until dinner. Enjoy it with a green salad or a piece of toast to round out the meal.

10. Shrimp And Avocado Salad

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The word “craveability” comes to mind with this incredible salad. With those enticing colors and amazing flavors, you’ll enjoy this shrimp and avocado salad for lunch or dinner. Enjoy it as a main meal or an incredible side dish.

11. Avocado Toast With Tomatoes

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Are you looking to level up your breakfast or brunch game with a delicious twist? You’ve found it with this amazing combo of avocado toast with tomatoes. Satisfy your cravings and give your taste buds a treat they won’t forget.

12. Chicken Avocado Salad

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Need a filling lunch that will keep you full until dinner? This chicken avocado salad is your ticket to avoiding hunger after your lunch break ends. The avocado offers plenty of fiber and healthy fats while the chicken gives you plenty of protein to top it off.

13. Avocado Quinoa Salad

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Up your quinoa game with this avocado quinoa salad. It’s a flavorful dish with great texture and makes for a very filling meal. It’s easy to pack and take with you too. It’s perfect for work or school lunches and pairs nicely with a side salad.

14. Hummus Avocado Toast

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This easy recipe for hummus avocado toast is a great breakfast, snack, or meal that’s plant-based and healthy and takes just five minutes to make. It’s super creamy and the fiber will help fill you up and keep you that way all morning long until lunchtime.

15. Healthy Avocado Pesto Alfredo

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This light and creamy avocado pesto alfredo is made with all-natural ingredients. It makes up in minutes and perfectly coats your pasta in all those delicious pesto flavors. It’s smooth, creamy, and it goes well with any type of pasta you want to put it on.

16. Tuna Stuffed Avocados

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Need a fast and healthy lunch you can throw together at the last minute? This tuna stuffed avocados recipe is fast, filling, and oh, so tasty. It’s surprisingly filling for its size, but the healthy fats and protein get the job done every time.

17. Avocado Toast With Everything Bagel Seasoning

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Avocado toast is great, but adding some seasoning makes it even better. Here’s how to make avocado toast with everything bagel seasoning. The flavor of this is downright addictive, and you can still enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with it as you head out the door in the morning.

18. Garden Vegetable Turkey Skillet

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Need a quick skillet meal for dinner tonight? Try this garden vegetable turkey skillet. It’s got all that lean protein and all those healthy fats. You can’t go wrong with this one. Low-carb eaters will appreciate it as is, and those who eat carbs can enjoy it with rice or pasta.

19. Easy Guacamole

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We should all have a good guacamole recipe in our arsenal. So, if you don’t have one yet, try this guacamole. It’s quick, easy, and full of great flavors. Just add chips. It’s also a great garnish for tacos, burritos, and more.

20. Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

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This avocado lime ranch dressing is the perfect, dairy-free salad dressing recipe – a delicious alternative to buttermilk ranch dressing. It has all the flavor without the dairy. It’s just as creamy, and you can add as much seasoning to it as you like.

21. Avocado Toast With Cucumber

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If you love cucumbers’ fresh flavors, this avocado toast with cucumber may become your new favorite breakfast. It’s quick and easy first thing in the morning and has plenty of fiber to keep you full until lunchtime.

22. Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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Do you need a great bagel sandwich for work or school lunches? This avocado chickpea salad sandwich is perfect for breakfast or lunch on the go. It packs up easily for transport and you can enjoy it on whatever your favorite flavor of bagel is.

23. Avocado Black Bean Salsa

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Love a great salsa? If you need a great dish to share with friends, family, or coworkers, this avocado black bean salsa is where it’s at. Give it a try once, and you’ll make it again and again. It’s also a great filling for tacos or burritos.

24. Avocado Spring Rolls

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These scrumptious avocado spring rolls make a great snack or light meal. Filled with tasty Thai flavors, you’ll make these often for yourself and others. They make great mid-day snacks in smaller quantities or have a bigger quantity for a full meal. Enjoy a cup of soup on the side to round out the meal.

25. Mexican Scrambled Eggs

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These Mexican scrambled eggs make a delicious breakfast loaded with protein and fiber to keep you full all morning long. It’s an easy way to dress up an otherwise plain scramble, and it adds so much flavor, you’ll actually crave it for your morning meal.

More From The Gracious Pantry

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Have more avocados than you know what to do with? Here’s how to successfully freeze avocados for future use. And if you have a big bowl of guac, enjoy these homemade corn chips as well.

Author: Tiffany McCauley

Title: Food and Travel Journalist

Expertise: Food, cooking, travel

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated journalist and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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