Tuesday, March 3, 2015

7 Avocado Recipes You'll Love

Ready to upgrade your avocado game beyond just guac and salads? Turns out, the superfood is super versatile. Read on for recipes you'll love.

This Paleo sandwich swaps the bun for portobello mushrooms, and mayo for avocados, creating the ultimate guilt-free indulgence.

Get the recipe: Portobello Bacon Avocado Breakfast Sandwich

Food fact: Throwing an avocado into your smoothie makes it super smooth and creamy, and gives you plenty of healthy fat as an added bonus.

Get the recipe: Spinach and Avocado Smoothie

The balance of fat, protein, and carbs ensures that you won't need to dive in for seconds—if you can help it.

Get the recipe: Shrimp-and-Avocado Rice Bowl

The mild flavors of avocado are the perfect complement to the tasty tang of grapefruit.

Get the recipe: Avocado-Grapefruit Relish

Enchiladas don't need to be bad for you, as long as you fill them with the right ingredients. Enter: Avocados, which are naturally cholesterol free and loaded with potassium, folate, and vitamin C, so you can chow down without guilt.

Get the recipe: Avocado Enchiladas

Avocado might not be a natural addition to your dessert, but trust us on this one: The fruit helps you feel satisfied and keeps your blood sugar in check, says a study by Loma Linda University. Translation: Less sugar crash (and snacking) later.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Cacao Nibs

Between the protein in the steak and the fiber in avocados, this is the ultimate in satisfying, healthy dinners.

Get the recipe: Steak, Polenta, and Avocado Bowl

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