What Are Avocados and How Can I Use Them?
Wondering what to do with avocados? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them — with 441 recipes to put them to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, cubes (150g)Where found
Avocados are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Avocados are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do avocados weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, cubes | 150 grams |
| 1 cup, pureed | 230 grams |
| 1 cup, sliced | 146 grams |
| 1 avocado, NS as to Florida or California | 201 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 鳄梨 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | avocats | |
| en español: | aguacates |
Recipes using avocados
There are 441 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Guacamole Ole
This easy party-perfect appetizer teams the flavors of Mexican and California cuisine in a lively dip.
Avacado Buttermilk Sherbet
Avocado buttermilk sherbet blends ripe avocado with tangy buttermilk, honey, sugar, and lemon juice into a soft, pale green frozen dessert. Creamy without dairy fat, tart without sour. Naturally vibrant color, no food coloring.
Salad Platter
Creamy avocados, juicy-sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, meaty chickpeas and salty olives are on top of a bed of lettuce or any your favorite greens. Drizzle some freshly homemade vinaigrette and serve with a few slices of good bread.
Guacamole with Yoghurt
An extra creamy rendition of guacamole with a touch of yoghurt for a bit of extra tang.
Huevos Loma Vista
A vibrant Mexican-inspired breakfast featuring creamy avocado, poached eggs, warm refried beans, and zesty salsa, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful brunch.
Hummus Guacamole
Hummus guacamole: a Mediterranean-Mexican mash-up dip with avocado, hummus, tomato, scallion, and green chiles. Vegan, high-fiber, ready in 15 minutes. Serve with pita wedges.
Spicy Guacamole
Spicy homemade guacamole mashed with ripe avocado, fresh lime, cilantro, and garlic, then kicked up with chopped green chilies. Bright, fresh, and ready for a bowl of tortilla chips.
Favourite Guacamole
Easy guacamole with ripe avocados, green chilies, tomato, onion and a splash of Worcestershire. Smooth, tangy, ready in 15 minutes for tortilla chips and tacos.
Avocado Gazpacho Soup
Cold avocado gazpacho soup with cucumber, cilantro, lime, and a splash of hot sauce. Mexican-style chilled summer soup, no cooking required.
Chipotle Shrimp
Plump shrimp tossed with smoky chipotle butter and piled onto warm corn tortillas. Mexican-style shrimp tacos with creamy avocado and ranchero sauce in 40 minutes.
Protein/Paleo Burger
Protein paleo burger: a seasoned beef patty mixed with scallion, garlic, and serrano, stacked bunless on lettuce with a fried egg, grilled portobello, avocado, and chimichurri. High-protein, grain-free.
Marlboro Country Guacamole
Marlboro Country guacamole is a stripped-down, cowboy-style take on the classic: mashed avocado, chopped onion, pimentos, and a squeeze of lemon. Five ingredients, ten minutes, Western ranch vibes.
Avocado, Radish & Edamame Salad
A simple salad with big health credentials: avocados are an excellent source of good fats, and more recently have been shown to also inhibit inflammation when eaten in combination with foods that typically trigger it. They are also a rich source of potassium (which balances sodium to keep blood pressure levels stable) and vitamin E, an important antioxidant.
Avocado, Cornichon & Arugula salad
Avocado, cornichon, and arugula salad: creamy avocado tossed with peppery arugula, tangy cornichons, and chives in a lemon dressing. A bright, sour-edged green salad that comes together fast.
Hot Guacamole Dip
Spicy pureed guacamole dip with green chiles, hot sauce, and a splash of mayo for creamy richness. Made in a blender, chilled, and served with artichoke hearts or chips.
Guacamole Burgers
Grilled guacamole burgers topped with homemade avocado salsa, chili powder, and red pepper on toasted English muffins. A smoky, creamy Mexican-inspired burger recipe ready in 30 minutes flat.
Cheese Arepas
Manchego cheese arepas venezolanas. Crispy corn flour cakes dressed up with avocado, tomatoes, and black olives. Authentic, easy and surprisingly delicious. Learn how to make arepas ready in 20 minutes (or less).
Fresh Tomato Salsa (Salsa De Jitomate Cruda)
Quick, easy and delicious. No need to run to the store. This homemade version tastes so much better, and it's good for you.
Yummy Healthy Salad
Crisp mixed greens tossed with creamy avocado, tangy feta, briny Spanish olives, and sweet bell peppers—a refreshing single-serve lunch.
Mexican Chicken Chili
Mexican chicken chili blends home-ground chicken breast with a little lean beef, simmered low and slow with warm spices and tomatoes. Topped with avocado, a dollop of yogurt, and fresh cilantro for a lighter bowl.
Refreshing Cobb Salad
Classic Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, and Roquefort dressing. Composed salad with rows of colorful toppings over crisp lettuce, perfect for elegant lunches.
Edamame, Carrot, & Avocado Salad
Edamame, carrot, and avocado salad tossed in a bright orange-lime and ginger-sesame dressing with black sesame seeds and cilantro. A fresh, protein-rich vegan, gluten-free side.
Franny's Guacamole
Tex-Mex guacamole made with ripe avocados, a can of Rotel tomatoes and chiles, Worcestershire, and a chill in the fridge to let the flavors meld. Crowd-feeding party dip for chips or tacos.
