Dinner Ideas with Avocado
One ripe avocado is almost exactly a two-person serving, which makes it uniquely suited to cooking for a couple. Beyond guacamole, it lends creaminess to pasta, substance to grain bowls, and richness to tacos.
6
Recipes
20 min
Avg Prep
Year-round
Season
Medium
Versatility
Recipe Ideas
Avocado Pasta with Lemon and Basil
Blended avocado sauce with lemon, garlic, and basil tossed with spaghetti — silky and bright.
Shrimp Avocado Taco Bowls
Chilli-lime shrimp, sliced avocado, pickled red onion, and pico over cilantro rice.
BLT Chicken Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and avocado over romaine with buttermilk ranch.
Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs
Thick sourdough spread with smashed avocado, topped with two perfectly poached eggs and chilli flakes.
Spicy Tuna Avocado Rice Bowls
Sushi-grade tuna tossed in sriracha mayo with sliced avocado over seasoned rice and sesame seeds.
Black Bean Avocado Burritos
Warm flour tortillas loaded with spiced black beans, avocado slices, rice, and chipotle crema.
Perfect Pairings
Shrimp, Eggs, Tomato, Lime
Storage Tips
- -Store a cut avocado with the pit intact and press plastic wrap directly against the flesh to slow browning.
- -A squeeze of lemon or lime juice on cut surfaces significantly extends life.
- -Ripen hard avocados on the counter in a paper bag with a banana for 1-2 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a ripe avocado for tonight's dinner?+
Gently press the stem end — if it gives slightly, it's ripe. If the skin is black and it feels mushy, it's overripe. Bright green and rock-hard means 2-3 days away.
Can I cook with avocado or is it only for raw use?+
Raw is best for texture and colour. However, avocado works well in baked eggs, blended into warm sauces, and briefly warmed in tacos — keep heat low and brief.
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