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5 Simple Avocado Recipes
When life gets busy, it’s easy to let your usual eating habits go to the wayside. But whether you’re overdue for a trip to the grocery store or just running low on time, a few simple ingredients and a little ingenuity can make for a meal that’s not only quick and easy but delicious as well.
Versatile and a source of good fats, avocados are a great place to start. Next time you’re in a pinch, try these five simple avocado recipes.
Related: See what other nutrients help make avocados the star of your plate.
5 Simple Avocado Recipes
Grapefruit and Avocado Salad – 3 Ingredients
Slices of avocado contrast with tangy pink grapefruit in this fruit salad. A drizzle of dressing helps unify the strong flavors of the plate.
Avocado Toast with Ham – 4 Ingredients
York ham and aioli sauce top this Instagram-worthy favorite. Mash and spread avocados on whole wheat toast to form the picture-perfect base for this simple avocado recipe.
Avocado Butter with Sea Salt – 5 Ingredients
This spread can provide an alternative to nut butters that is filled with good fats. Garlic and chile de árbol combine with brown sugar for a sweetened spice.
Salmon and Avocado Crackers – 6 Ingredients
These bites are a tango of two textures with crunchy crackers and creamy avocados. Smoked salmon adds a protein punch.
Avocado Roll with Cucumber – 6 Ingredients
As a base ingredient in many sauces and dips, avocado provides a bold flavor that still mingles well with other condiments. Hummus, avocado, and red sauce work to season the savory vegetables that make up these roll-ups.
Whether you decide to use avocados as a spread, a sauce, or a centerpiece in your next simple meal, talk to your doctor about how you can healthfully include the good fats in avocados in your diet before preparing these recipes with avocado.
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