5 Healthy Avocado Recipes

Producer:  Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

Want to add the benefits of avocados to your regular diet? Here are five healthy avocado recipes that are perfect for breakfast, lunches, and sides.

Avocado toast

Mash 2 avocados, 1 tbsp of mayonnaise, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Refrigerate this spread for an hour before you apply it to the bread.

Avocado guacamole

Mash avocado in a bowl and add onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos, and a touch of salt, red chili powder, and lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients and garnish it with fresh coriander. Your dip is ready, enjoy it with chips, or as a topping for tacos.

Avocado salad

Combine sliced avocados with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and lime juice for dressing. Toss everything together and enjoy.

Avocado smoothie

Blend ripe avocado with spinach, mint leaves, banana, almond milk, and honey.

Avocado tacos

Fill soft corn tortillas with grilled or roasted vegetables, black beans, salsa, and slices of creamy avocado.