Avocado is truly a do-it-all ingredient. You can make it creamy, sweet, savory, bright… and don’t even get us started on what it does to your everyday toast. So just in case you need more healthy avocado recipes in your book this season, you’re in luck. We’ve assembled all of our faves from the ‘gram that we think you’ll love. (And follow us for more recipes and fitness-related content to add to your feed!)
1. Whole30 Avocado Chicken Salad
Searching for healthy avocado recipes to make during the work week? This Whole 30, paleo, gluten- and dairy-free recipe from @organicallyaddison is made with only 4 main ingredients, some optional seasonings and a squeeze of lime! Check out the recipe here!
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2. Black Bean Shrimp Salad
Who knew a simple salad could be so gorgeous?! Whether you’re stuffing the avocado with these ingredients or just adding some slices, this recipe from @collegenutritionist will keep you full for hours! Check the caption for a detailed breakdown!
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3. Citrus-Stuffed Avocados
Looking for a way to incorporate more citrus into your meals? Peep this simple 7-ingredient recipe from @melissasproduce — it’s in the caption!
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4. Vanilla, Lime & Avocado Ice Cream
Summer is coming up, so get your healthy treat rotation in order! This vanilla, lime and avocado ice cream from @the.avo.tree is sure to be a smash. Bookmark the recipe here!
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5. Crispy Avocado Bites with Peruvian Green Sauce
Honestly, is there anything better than fried avocado with the *best* spicy green sauce? We think not — and @delmontefresh seems to agree. Test drive the recipe tonight!
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6. Spicy Avocado Salsa
This spicy avocado salsa would be great with nachos, salads, you name it! (We personally love it with grilled shrimp and seafood.) Read @lowcarbafrica‘s caption for the full how-to.
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7. Avocado Egg Stack
Aside from being absolutely gram-worthy, we’re betting this healthy avocado recipe is pretty darn tasty. Check out @inspiredkitchenfood‘s recipe in the caption.
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8. Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
Having a solid sauce in your arsenal is a genius move — you can drizzle this on everything from salads to burritos. Check out @whiskaffair‘s recipe in the caption!
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9. Avocado Pesto Pasta
This avocado pesto pasta is ready in just *15 minutes*, our friends. Bookmark it ASAP and make it for dinner tonight — @pinchofparsley_‘s can be found here.
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10. Pico De Guaco
Whether you call it chunky guacamole or pico de gallo, this simple and healthy mash-up @betterfoodguru will be your fave addition to salads, salsa assortments, nachos, enchiladas and more. Recipe in caption!
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11. Avocado, Yogurt & Mint Dip
This light and refreshing dip from @itsnotcomplicatedrecipes is a cinch to whip together — use it as a veggie dip or a salad dressing for the perfect blend of creamy and tangy. Save the recipe here.
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12. Guacamole
You know we had to include a guacamole recipe! Pair this @theforkedspoon dip with some fluffy tortillas, warm chips and a salty margarita. (Hey, it’s all about balance.) Click the recipe here!
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Avocado also makes a fab soup topping! Scroll through our favorite quick and easy soup recipes for even more avo inspo.
Allison is a writer, Bruce Springsteen enthusiast, and sixth-generation Texan living in Denton, Texas.
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