Avocado has become an incredibly popular food among health-conscious individuals. These days, avocado is often referred to as a superfood. Therefore it is not a surprise that Avocado is one of my best friends during my diet. I want to share with you about my favourite food to inspire you to add more avocado to your day and to aid you in your journey to a healthier life.
Avocados are naturally full of nutrition, which means it is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian, therefore it is suitable for everyone to enjoy. So, how can avocado be so helpful during your diet? Avocado is fibre-rich, there are around 10 grams of fibre in one medium-sized avocado. It contains both insoluble and soluble fibre. Insoluble fibre, which speeds up the passage of foods. Insoluble fibre accounts for 75%, with the remaining 25% as soluble fibre. Soluble fibre is the fibre that can make you feel full. Avocados are also one of the only fruits that contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat (the good-for-you fat) that is believed to be responsible for some health benefits.
All of these avocado recipes is to die for and I cook it at least once a week!! Most of the recipes literally take under 15 mins to throw together and it always satisfies my hungry tummy! So let’s get started 🙂
1. Tomato Avocado Melt
Prep time: 4 mins Cook time: 3-4 mins
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 1-2 slices of butter
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 small Roma tomato, sliced thin
- 1/2 avocado, sliced thin
- 4 slices cheese (your favorite kind)
- 6 slices ham
Instructions
- Turn on the oven at 180, while preparing the ingredients.
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Spread a thin layer of butter on each piece of bread.
- Layer bread with ham, avocado slice and tomato and top with cheese.
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Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper to add flavor.
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Put it into the oven for around 3-4 mins until bread is toasted and cheese is bubbly
2. Avocado smoothie
Prep time: 2 mins Cook time: 1 min
Servings: 1 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado, sliced thin
- 1 cup mango, frozen
- 1 cup soya milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup greek yogurt
Instructions
- Put everything into the blender, starting with all the solid ingredient at the bottom then the liquid ingredients.
- Blend, Blend, Blend!! You’re all done.
3.Creamy Avocado Spaghetti
Prep time: 7 mins Cook time: 12 mins
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 avocado
- 5 oz spaghetti
- 1 slice bacon
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pasta water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
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Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and cut it in pieces.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to your blender and blend until it turns into a smooth sauce.
- Start with a 1-2 cup of pasta water and add more as needed to get the consistency you want.
- Cut the bacon into small pieces, then fried it until golden.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce in a bowl then add salt and pepper, and mix well with the spaghetti and the avocado source. You can also add a sparkle of parmesan cheese on top.
4.Guacamole stuffed chicken breasts
Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 small boneless chicken breasts
- 1 avocado
- ¼ cup chopped tomato
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- ¾ tsp salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Mixed herbs to taste
- side vegetable (broccoli and sweetcorn)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Lay out the chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and mixed herbs. Set aside.
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Remove the peel and seed from the avocado. Place the avocado in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add tomato, red onion, lime juice, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
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Divide the guacamole between the chicken pieces and spread it into a thin layer.
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Roll up the chicken. Secure the seam with toothpicks.
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Place the chicken seam-side down in a baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking oil.
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Bake for around 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
I hope you love these avocado recipes as much as I did! If you like it, please give it a rating or share it on social media to help spread the word!
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