Avocado is known as a delicious fruit and has a high nutritional value. Nowadays, avocados have become a trendy food for health-conscious people. It is often referred to as a superfood, which is entirely unsurprising because of its health properties.
Avocado contains a lot of monounsaturated fat with a soft and smooth texture more than any other fruit. It has a unique nutritional structure, including fiber and many vitamins and minerals like B vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, copper, vitamin E, and vitamin C.
Many studies have found that a mostly plant-based diet consisting of foods like avocado can help reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, and depression. It improves your digestion and allows Osteoporosis treatment. Also, avocados help you have a better appearance. It helps you have better skin, beautiful hair, and a perfect body.
As a vegan, you definitely will not ignore a delicious and nutritious food like avocado. Let's enjoy 8 avocados recipes with Wellanda today!
Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
· Half ripe avocado
· Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
· 4 slices of whole-grain or bread
· 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
· 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil / unsalted butter
· Sea Salt
· Crushed chili
Recipe:
· Mash the butter with a fork in a shallow bowl until pureed. Season with butter and salt and black pepper
· Toast until brown and crispy. Gently rub one side of each slice with garlic until fragrant.
· Gently brush the bread with oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the butter evenly between toast, and top with sea salt
· Add as much black pepper and red chili powder as you like
Panko Baked Avocado Tacos
Ingredients:
· 2 large ripe avocados
· 2 tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
· 2 tablespoons whole almond milk, no sugar
· 3/4 panko bread
· 1/4 teaspoon (tsp) salt + pepper
· 1/2 teaspoon dill
· 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
· 7 tortillas
· 3/4 cup cooked pinto or black beans
· 2 whole radishes
· Fresh cilantro
· Hot sauce/salsa
Recipe:
· Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F, lined a baking sheet with foil.
· Mix almond milk and oil in a shallow bowl and mix panko breadcrumbs and spices in another shallow dish.
· Cut the avocados in half and remove the excess. Then put half of the avocado down and cut into 3 equal parts. Each avocado should produce 6 pieces. Repeat until you have 12 pieces. Gently peel the avocados.
· Dip the avocados in an almond-olive oil mixture, then switch to the panko spice mix and use a spoon to cover it lightly. Transfer those avocados carefully to the foil baking sheet and repeat until all the avocados are coated.
· Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the avocados turn light brown.
· Prepare toppings: Warm the beans, slice the lemon, chop the cilantro.
· Once the avocados have been baked, remove from the oven, and immediately put it into tacos.
Chilled Artichoke Avocado Spring Pea Soup
Ingredients:
· 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
· 2/3 cup chopped onions or scallions.
· A little sea salt or kosher salt
· 1 3/4 cup to 2 cups pure water or broth
· 12 ounces of fresh or frozen beans
· 1/3 cup artichoke
· 1 medium avocado
· 1 clove of garlic or 2 teaspoons minced
· 3-4 fresh basil leaves
· 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut milk
· 1/4 tsp of black pepper
· 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
· Sea salt and black pepper
Recipe:
· Melt butter or olive oil in a medium pot, over medium heat. Add the onions and stir fry until the onions are fragrant (about 5 minutes)
· Add a little sea salt and water or broth to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Add peas and artichokes and cook, occasionally stirring, until the beans are soft, about 2 -3 minutes.
· Peel the avocados and remove the pit.
· Put the bean soup mixture in a blender and add butter, garlic, basil, yogurt, black pepper, and chili powder.
· Mix all the mixtures in 2-3 minutes until the creamy texture is formed.
· Put the soup back into the pot. Season with salt and pepper, stir to combine.
· Served warm or store the soup in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
· Spoon into a bowl and drizzle with infusion oil / and a little cream if desired.
· Garnish with cracked peppercorns, baked nuts or gluten-free (crushed) nut biscuit and basil
· You can store this dish in the cooling mode in 3 weeks and freezer in 3 months.
Avocado Pasta
Ingredients:
· 1 bag of spaghetti
· 1 ripe avocado
· 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
· 2 cloves of garlic
· 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
· Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
· 1/3 cup olive oil
· 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
· 1/2 cup canned corn kernels
Recipe:
· Drop the spaghetti into the boiling water until it's soft. Then take out.
· Avocado sauce: Mix avocados, basil, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl of a food processor. Season with salt and pepper.
· Add olive oil in a slow flow until emulsified; set aside.
· Mix spaghetti with avocados sauce, tomatoes, and corn in a large bowl.
Avocado Icecream
Ingredients:
· 3 ripe avocado
· Condensed milk
· Lime juice
· 3/2 cup of heavy cream
· 1/2 cup of milk
Recipe:
· Put all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
· Transfer the mixture to a container and refrigerate it for about 4 hours.
· After 4 hours, prepare the mixture in an ice cream maker for about 20 minutes or until it has a firm texture.
· Serve immediately to soft-serve or bring it back to the freezer for a few more hours.
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