493 avocado recipes

Light chicken and avocado tacos top crisp shells with sliced chicken, lettuce, tomato, and red pepper, then drizzle with a creamy mashed avocado-yogurt dressing. Ready in 15 minutes for a healthy weeknight meal.

Luxuriously creamy Colombian avocado vichyssoise with leeks, potatoes, and heavy cream. Serve it hot or cold as an elegant first course before fish. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Pear avocado mousse blended with dark rum, orange zest, chopped peanuts, and allspice. A no-cook, dairy-free dessert with a silky, tropical-spiced richness.

Chilled avocado cilantro soup blended with yogurt, buttermilk, lime juice, and curry powder. A no-cook cold soup with creamy tang and a gentle kick of red pepper.

Three-ingredient avocado banana spread blends ripe avocado, banana, and lemon juice into a silky, naturally sweet topping. Diabetic-friendly and ready in 20 minutes.

Raspberry avocado smoothie blends creamy avocado with fresh orange juice and frozen raspberries for a silky, fiber-packed breakfast drink. Dairy-free, vegan, and ready in 3 minutes.

Fresh basil and ripe avocado blended with almonds, garlic, and lemon juice into a creamy 10-minute chutney. A vibrant, herbaceous condiment for grilled meats and fish that beats store-bought every time.

Creamy avocado hot sauce blends serrano chiles, garlic, and onion into a fiery, silky Mexican-style salsa. Five minutes, no cooking, pure heat with a smooth finish.

Cold avocado soup blended with half-and-half, chicken broth, and lemon juice until silky smooth. A no-cook, 15-minute chilled soup that's creamy, refreshing, and rich.

Avocado jelled salad blends ripe avocado with cream cheese, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans set in lemon gelatin. Vintage molded salad with creamy, sweet-tart flavor and pale green presentation.

Chilled avocado curry soup blends ripe avocados with chicken broth, curry powder, and cream into a velvety cold soup. No cooking needed, just 10 minutes and a food processor.

A great side dish, chicken mix avocado, nice salad.

Sweet avocado mousse blends ripe avocado with lemon yogurt and coconut rum, then folds in whipped egg whites for a pale green, silky chilled dessert topped with chopped pistachios.

This sauce is a great sub for run-of-the-mill guacamole. Excellent served with most Mexican dishes, especially chicken chimichangas, and will compliment grilled seafood and chicken.

Chunky avocado salsa cruda with fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, and green bell pepper. This no-cook Mexican salsa needs an hour to meld but only 10 minutes of prep.

Fresh tomatoes hollowed out and stuffed with mashed avocado, chili powder, alfalfa sprouts, and coriander. A light, no-cook Mexican appetizer or healthy snack.