48 Amazing Avocado Recipes You Need to Try

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48 Amazing Avocado Recipes You Need to Try1/48 Avocado Crab Boats 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Crab Boats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and take them to a picnic or potluck. Straight from the oven or cold, they’re always delicious. —Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 filled avocado half: 325 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars,

6g fiber), 13g protein

6g fiber), 13g protein. 2/48 Chicken Skewers with Cool Avocado Sauce 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Skewers with Cool Avocado Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 skewers (3/4 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always looking for lighter recipes to take on tailgate outings—and this one works fabulously for grilling. Just whip up the marinade, add the chicken and take it along to the pregame festivities. —Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 59 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol,

74mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein

74mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 3/48 Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado Salsa 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings (2 cups salsa) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A delightful and tasty rub makes this quick recipe fantastic. While the fish is sitting to allow the flavors to blend, you can easily assemble the salsa. My family loves this! —Laura Fisher, Westfield, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1/2 cup salsa: 376 calories, 22g fat (4g

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat

saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/48 Avocado Scrambled Eggs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bacon and avocado blend nicely in these special eggs. They’re easy and perfect for breakfast. But I’ll also whip them up after an evening meeting or football game—or any time friends drop by for coffee. —Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 233 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 302mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium,

4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein

4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 5/48 Salad with Avocado 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salad with Avocado Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. —Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 130 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable

Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 6/48 Air-Fryer Fried Avocado Tacos Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Fried Avocado Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tacos just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy tacos are for those who are huge fans of avocado. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 407 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein. 7/48 Avocado Salsa 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Salsa

This recipe was an absolute success

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was planning a party and thought it might be fun to try a different kind of avocado salsa. This recipe was an absolute success. Scoop it up with chips, spoon it over chicken or steak, or eat it on its own! —Susan Vandermeer, Ogden, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 82 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 8/48 Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch,

Tacos 2 Reviews Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out the toppings in different bowls on the table so dinner guests and kids can make their own tacos. —Laura Rodriguez, Willoughby, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 387 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch,

3 lean meat

3 lean meat. 9/48 Creamy Avocado Manicotti 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Avocado Manicotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am always looking for creative ways to make vegetarian dinners a little different. I grow my own basil, and avocados are a versatile favorite, so this recipe is a fantastic way to make manicotti that’s a little unusual. —Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 359 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g

fiber), 18g protein

fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 10/48 Mexican Layered Salad 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Layered Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It’s a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 371 calories, 35g fat (6g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g

fiber), 4g protein

fiber), 4g protein. 11/48 Chicken Tacos 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A few people in my family have special dietary needs, but luckily, these chicken tacos work for all of us. I toss up a simple green salad and have a meal we can all enjoy together. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 354 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber),

27g protein

27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 12/48 Grilled Steak Salad with Tomatoes & Avocado 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves a good steak dinner, but with busy schedules, I’m often thinking about ways to put new and simple twists on things. This salad is flavored with the freshness of lemon and cilantro and is one of my husband’s favorite weeknight dishes. —Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 328 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

fat), 46mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 13/48 Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild, and red pepper heats up each bite just a bit. Crackers are the perfect accompaniment. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 truffle: 65 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg

cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/48 Tomato & Avocado Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato & Avocado Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a vegetarian, and this is a tasty, quick and healthy lunch I could eat for every meal. At my house, we call these sandwiches HATS: hummus, avocado, tomato and shallots. These are ingredients I almost always have on hand. —Sarah Jaraha, Moorestown, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 278 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat

fat), 0 cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat. 15/48 Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Dressing 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty salad has such authentic flavor, you’ll think you’re sitting at a beachside cantina in Acapulco. —Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 305 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. 16/48 Mexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust Contest

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