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20 Avocado Recipes for a Healthy Heart

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Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Lisa Valente, M.S., RD February 12, 2020
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Avocados are one of our favorites. They add a decadent, creamy flavor to any dish and deliver healthy fats and fiber. All of these avocado recipes are heart-healthy, so they have limited sodium and saturated fat. Try guacamole for a snack or stuff a potato with beans and avocado slices for a simple, filling dinner. From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, we have recipes to help you get your avocado fill all day long.

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Citrus-Arugula Salad

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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. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

 

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Really Green Smoothie

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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. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

 

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Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans

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Taco night meets baked potato night with this simple recipe for loaded baked potatoes with salsa, beans and avocado. This easy, healthy family dinner comes together with just 10 minutes of active time, so you can make it on even the busiest of weeknights. This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets. Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

 

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Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos

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Give juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

 

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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts

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Serve this summery strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019

 

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Watermelon Radish & Avocado Summer Rolls

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Consider the fillings in this vegan summer roll recipe as a starting point--papaya, snap peas and shrimp are all good alternatives. The first thing you layer on the rice paper will be what shows through on the finished roll, so vary what you start with for stunning, Instagram-worthy results. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

 

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Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad with Avocado

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Precooked quinoa helps keep this healthy salad recipe quick and simple. Loaded with black beans, kale, and avocado, this recipe is as filling as it is nutritious. You can also make the sweet potatoes and dressing ahead. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2020

 

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Venezuelan Chicken Sandwiches with Avocado (Reina Pepiada Arepas)

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In Venezuela, sandwiches are often made with corn rolls known as arepas (ah-reh-pahs) that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Here, we use the arepas to create a healthy sandwich stuffed with chicken and avocado salad. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

 

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Tequila Guacamole

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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. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2019

 

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Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens

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Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

 

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Avocado Shrimp Ceviche

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A lime-juice marinade "cooks" the raw shrimp in this classic ceviche. For a refreshing update, this one is served with a salsa made from creamy avocado, juicy tomato and tangy cilantro. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

 

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Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls

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This nutrient-packed vegan Buddha bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwavable quinoa and precooked beets. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

 

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Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

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Jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

 

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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie

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This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

 

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Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

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Give classic pasta salad a fresher, more flavorful spin. This fast pasta dish calls for avocado to replace some of the mayonnaise, which makes it extra creamy. Whole-wheat elbow macaroni and fresh vegetables lighten up this healthy pasta salad that you'll be making all summer long. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

 

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Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos ("Totchos")

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Make a crowd favorite even better with this nachos upgrade that uses sweet potato tots instead of classic tortilla chips for nachos that are a little sweet, a little crisp and pack in tons of flavor. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

 

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Everything Bagel Avocado Toast

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Get all the flavor of an everything bagel married with the creaminess of avocado toast in one healthy breakfast. Just toast, top, sprinkle and go for this quick morning meal when you need to get out the door fast. Want to take it up a notch? Top with a poached or fried egg. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

 

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Caribbean Bowls

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This tropical dish is made complete with Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. Pork, rice, and beans combine with pineapple and red onion in a delicious honey-lime vinaigrette. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

 

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Orzo Chicken Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing

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The creamy quick-blend dressing is just the thing to top this inspired Southwest pasta salad. Both can be made a day ahead. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

 

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Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole

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Top crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe.

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    1 of 20 Citrus-Arugula Salad
    2 of 20 Really Green Smoothie
    3 of 20 Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans
    4 of 20 Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos
    5 of 20 Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts
    6 of 20 Watermelon Radish & Avocado Summer Rolls
    7 of 20 Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad with Avocado
    8 of 20 Venezuelan Chicken Sandwiches with Avocado (Reina Pepiada Arepas)
    9 of 20 Tequila Guacamole
    10 of 20 Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens
    11 of 20 Avocado Shrimp Ceviche
    12 of 20 Vegan Superfood Buddha Bowls
    13 of 20 Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup
    14 of 20 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie
    15 of 20 Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
    16 of 20 Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos ("Totchos")
    17 of 20 Everything Bagel Avocado Toast
    18 of 20 Caribbean Bowls
    19 of 20 Orzo Chicken Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing
    20 of 20 Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole

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