Avocado Recipes

Just half of an avocado is all you need to help boost your fruit and vegetable intake. All varieties of avocado have more soluble fibre than other fruits and contain many useful minerals such as iron, magnesium and potassium. They are also a good source of vitamin A and the B vitamin folate.

While bananas have long had a reputation as the go-to source of potassium, avocados actually contain more of this essential nutrient. Each 100g of avocado contains 485mg of potassium, while the same amount of banana has 358mg. Give our avocado & sesame seed ricotta toast a try for a healthy start to the day.

Avocados can also make other foods more nutritious. Because some nutrients are better absorbed when eaten with dietary fats, adding avocado to fresh salads, tomatoes, and leafy greens can help support your body’s nutrient absorption. The same applies when pairing avocado with protein-rich foods like chicken or seafood, including salmon and prawns.

Avocados are extremely versatile and can be prepared in many different ways depending on the dish. Here are some of the most common ways to use avocado in cooking:

• Guacamole: A staple in many Mexican recipes, guacamole blends mashed avocado with herbs, spices and lime. It works well as a dip or alongside dishes like our Tex-Mex pulled pork & black bean nachos.

• Dips and spreads: Avocado can be mashed or blended into a smooth spread for toast, sandwiches or wraps. It also makes a simple dip for bread, crackers or vegetable sticks.

• Salads: Adding avocado to salads brings a creamy texture and can help make the dish more satisfying. Pair it with leafy greens, tomatoes and other fresh vegetables.

• Smoothies: Blending avocado into smoothies gives them a creamy finish and mild flavour. It pairs especially well with banana or other soft fruits.