What are some great recipes using avocado?

1. Avocado Toast:

- Ingredients:

- 2 slices whole-grain bread

- 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed

- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Instructions:

1. Toast the bread slices until golden brown.

2. Spread the mashed avocado on the toast.

3. Top with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Avocado Chicken Salad:

- Ingredients:

- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

- 1/2 ripe avocado, diced

- 1/2 cup chopped celery

- 1/2 cup chopped red onion

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, celery, red onion, and cilantro.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and avocado mixture and stir until combined.

4. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in whole-wheat tortilla wraps.

3. Creamy Avocado Pasta:

- Ingredients:

- 1 pound pasta of your choice (penne, rigatoni, etc.)

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 medium onion, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 2/3 cup vegetable broth

- 1/4 cup half and half

- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed

- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.

4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

5. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

6. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Add the half and half and mashed avocado and stir until combined.

8. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.

9. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

10. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired.

4. Avocado Smoothie:

- Ingredients:

- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

- 1/2 cup frozen banana

- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple

- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)

- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Ice cubes, as needed

- Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients along with ice cubes.

2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Adjust sweetness and consistency by adding more honey/maple syrup or almond milk, if desired.

4. Serve chilled.

5. Avocado Chocolate Mousse:

- Ingredients:

- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)

- 2 tablespoons coconut milk

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- A pinch of salt

- Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the avocados, cocoa powder, honey/maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt.

2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Divide the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.

4. Top with shaved dark chocolate and serve chilled.