3 Uses for Diced Avocados

If you haven’t tried our diced avocados yet, you’re missing out! They are a serious game changer. Sometimes it can be frustrating to use fresh avocados because they tend to go bad so fast. With these avocado dices (#1645), simply thaw how much you need and use as you would a normal avocado.

Benefits of avocado:

1. Avocados contain more potassium than bananas. This is a common nutrient that most people don’t get enough of.
2. They are a high in fat. But not just any fat, a monounsaturated fatty acid that has been knows to help with inflammation.
3. Avocados are great sources for some essential vitamins included vitamins C, E, K, and B-6.

Other recipes you can use diced avocados in:

• Baja Shrimp Tacos
• Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
• Simplified Veggie Burger

Guacamole

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups diced avocados (#1645)
• 1 Tbsp guacamole seasoning (#2588)

Instructions:

1. Add guacamole seasoning to smashed avocados.
2. Combine in a bowl using a fork.
3. Chill for 30 minutes and serve.

Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup bananas (#2835)
• 2 cups coconut water
• 3/4 cup avocado, mashed (#1645)
• 2 Tbsp honey (#1148)
• 12 ice cubes
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (#1005)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (#6702)
• Dash of salt (#1146)
• Banana slices and crushed almonds for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine bananas and coconut water. Puree until smooth.
2. Add the following 6 ingredients, and continue to blend until smooth.
3. Serve in frozen mug or glass. Top with banana and crushed nuts, if desired.

Adapted from: https://karluci.com/2018/11/07/creamy-avocado-smoothie/

Topping suggestions: crushed rep pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, arugula, tomatoes, salt (#1146) and pepper (#1029), eggs (hard-boiled or fried), jalapeno.

Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

• 1 slice of bread- Sourdough (#1551), White (#1336), Wheat (#1345)
• 3/4 cup diced avocado (#1645)
• Pinch of salt (#1146)
• Optional: Toppings suggested above

Instructions:

1. Toast your slice of bread until golden and firm.
2. While your bread is toasting, put your diced avocado in a bowl and mash it up with a fork until it’s as smooth as you like it. Mix in a pinch of salt (about ⅛ teaspoon) and add more to taste, if desired.
3. Spread avocado on top of your toast. Enjoy as-is or top with any extras suggested above.

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