See It, Make It: Quick Avocado Recipes

Avocados, how we love you! Avocados are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fat, nutrients and antioxidants. They also deliver fiber and potassium, which most of us don’t get enough of. But the best thing about avocados? They just taste so good—and they’re so versatile. Add them to a smoothie or a salad, stuff them, mix up some guacamole, top your toast. Try these easy avocado recipes for a quick snack, breakfast, lunch and more.
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Really Green Smoothie

Start to finish: 5 mins
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The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend this creamy smoothie a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Goat Cheese & Chive Guacamole

Start to finish: 5 mins
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In this easy guacamole recipe, we mix in a little creamy goat cheese for a tangy version of a classic favorite. Serve it with tortilla chips and crunchy vegetables like kohlrabi and carrots.

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Avocado Toast with Burrata

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast.

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Avocado & Kale Omelet

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Move over, avocado toast. Top a high-protein omelet with avocado and fiber-rich kale and you'll keep hunger at bay for longer.

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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

Start to finish: 15 mins
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Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

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Citrus-Arugula Salad

Start to finish: 10 mins
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This easy salad recipe makes a stunning side dish for anything you've got cooking for dinner. The bright flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula and avocado, plus a bit of jalapeño for a slight kick.

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Stuffed Avocados

Start to finish: 20 mins
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Pimientos and a touch of cayenne enrich a light creamy dressing for a luxurious but healthful seafood salad. Stuff avocado halves with it for a sensational lunch or light supper.

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Avocado-Egg Toast

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Try it once and we think you'll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.

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Avocado Margaritas

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Avocado in a margarita? You bet! It lends creaminess and beautiful color to this refreshing blended cocktail that's perfect for serving on taco night.

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Avocado Hummus

Start to finish: 10 mins
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This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn't be easier--just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.

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Chocolate Avocado Shake

Start to finish: 10 mins
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This rich, healthy chocolate shake recipe is dairy-free and gets its creaminess from avocado instead of ice cream. If you aren't avoiding dairy, you can use regular low-fat milk and any type of semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips in place of the nondairy chocolate chips.

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Edamame & Veggie Rice Bowl

Start to finish: 5 mins
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The ingredients in this vegan grain bowl recipe can be prepped ahead for an easy lunch to pack for work. The tangy citrus dressing is a refreshing flavor with the sweet caramel of the roasted sheet-pan veggies.

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Southwestern Waffle

Start to finish: 10 mins
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This open-faced egg sandwich has a bit of southwestern flair with avocado and fresh salsa. And while you'd normally expect it served on toast or an English muffin, we've switched things up by serving it on a whole-grain waffle.

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Tomatillo Gazpacho

Start to finish: 30 mins
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This tomatillo-based gazpacho is gorgeously green with a tart flavor that complements the sweet shrimp and salty olives. Make this meatless by substituting ricotta salata or feta for the shrimp. Serve with: Cheese quesadillas.

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Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap

Start to finish: 25 mins
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White beans mashed with ripe avocado and blended with sharp Cheddar and onion makes an incredibly rich, flavorful filling for this wrap. The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch. A pinch (or more) of ground chipotle pepper and an extra dash of cider vinegar can be used in place of the canned chipotles in adobo sauce. Wrap these up to take as a healthy and portable lunch for work.

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Honey-Avocado Face Mask

Start to finish: 5 mins
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For this homemade face mask, a dreamy mix of hydrating avocado, skin-cleansing honey and toning apple-cider vinegar delivers perfect pH balance for all types of skin. While the face mask is completely edible, we don't recommend actually eating it.

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Tequila Guacamole

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Margarita lovers will go crazy for this twist on classic guacamole. Spiking your guacamole with tequila adds an extra layer of flavor and blends deliciously with the fresh lime juice and jalapeño. This guacamole is for grown-ups only, but you can omit the tequila if you're serving to kids.

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Avocado Pesto

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Avocados add a silky consistency and cheese-like richness to this dairy-free pesto recipe. Toss it with pasta, spread it on baguette slices to make bruschetta, or use it for a healthy mayo substitute on your sandwich.

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Jason Mraz's Avocado Green Smoothie

Start to finish: 15 mins
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To make this green smoothie recipe a meal-in-a-glass, musician Mraz adds a tablespoon of coconut oil and some sprouted flax or chia seeds.

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Jason Mraz's Guacamole

Start to finish: 20 mins
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In this easy guacamole recipe, musician Mraz prefers California Hass or Reed avocados because they are the creamiest. Adjust the heat, tang or other flavorings to suit your tastes.

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"Chocomole" Pudding

Start to finish: 3 hrs 15 mins
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Creamy avocados make this dairy-free and vegan chocolate dessert recipe super-rich. Serve as a not-so-sweet dessert or with strawberries for dipping.

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Avocado-Corn Salsa

Start to finish: 10 mins
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A fresh salsa of avocado and corn is great with simple sautéed fish or just about anything Mexican-inspired--huevos rancheros, a quick quesadilla or atop rice and beans.

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Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Use this tangy, creamy cilantro-avocado dressing on a salad of romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes and black beans, with crumbled tortilla chips or toasted pine nuts on top.

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