Avocado for dinner: 8 fast, healthy & delicious recipes

When you think of a potassium-rich fruit, you might picture a banana. While bananas are famous for their potassium content, avocados actually contain more than 485 mg per 100 grams, compared to a banana's 358 mg. This is just one of the many impressive nutritional benefits of avocados, which have become a kitchen staple for health-conscious eaters around the world.

Nutritional Benefits of Avocado

• Although avocados are relatively high in calories (about 160 kcal per 100 grams), the fats they contain are the healthy kind—primarily monounsaturated fats like oleic acid, which help prevent cardiovascular disease.
• They are an excellent source of fiber, which promotes satiety and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
• Avocados are rich in vitamin C, K, and E, and they are known for their powerful antioxidant properties.
• They are also packed with minerals, most notably potassium, which supports heart health and improves brain and nervous system function.

  Fun Facts About Avocados 

• While there are many varieties, such as Reed, Criollo, Choquette, and Pinkerton, the most widely consumed is the Hass avocado.
• The word "avocado" comes from the Nahuatl word Ahuacatl, spoken by the Aztecs of Central America, primarily in what is now Mexico.
• The avocado tree's scientific name is Persea americana. Though often treated as a vegetable in savory dishes, avocados are actually a fruit.

Whether tossed into a salad, layered on toast, or stuffed with seafood, avocados bring texture, flavor, and health to every bite. 

Here are 8 delicious ways to enjoy them for dinner:

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Avocado Salad with Tuna & Lime Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados 
• 1 small red onion
• 150g (5 oz) arugula
• 200g (7 oz) canned tuna, drained
• Juice of 1 lime
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and dried oregano

Preparation: 

1. Dice the avocados and thinly slice the red onion. 
2. Combine them with arugula and tuna in a bowl. 
3. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and oregano, and toss gently. 
4. Serve it chilled.

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Avocado, Feta & Walnut Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 medium avocado
• 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• Salt

Preparation: 

1. Toss the spinach and arugula with sliced avocado, feta, and walnuts. 
2. Dress with olive oil, vinegar, or lemon juice, and a bit of salt. 
3. Mix gently and serve immediately.

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Stuffed Avocados with Shrimp Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe avocados
• 1 cup cooked and peeled shrimp
• 1 Tuna can
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 green bell pepper
• 4 cherry tomatoes
• 1 scallion
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Apple cider vinegar
• Salt

Preparation: 

1. Split and pit the avocados, scooping out a bit of the flesh. D
2. ice the vegetables and mix with shrimp, tuna, and the extra avocado. 
3. Season with oil, vinegar, and salt. 
4. Fill the avocado halves with the salad and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Hummus, Avocado & Tomato Toast Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole grain seeded bread
• 1 small avocado
• 1 tomato
• 1 scallion
• Hummus
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Salt and dried oregano

Preparation: 

1. Dice the avocado and tomato, and finely slice the scallions. 
2. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and oregano. 
3. Toast the bread, spread with hummus, and top with the avocado-tomato mix.

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Tuna, Avocado & Mango Tartare Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250g (9 oz) sushi-grade tuna loin
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 mango
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• White and black sesame seeds

Preparation: 

1. Dice the tuna and marinate it in sesame oil, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. 
2. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes. While it's chilling, dice the avocado and mango. 
3. Dress the avocado with lemon juice and a bit of olive oil. 
4. Using a ring mold, layer the avocado first, followed by the tuna and mango mixture. 
5. Finally, garnish the dish with sesame seeds.

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Veggie Avocado Tartare Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 avocados
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 100 ml sunflower oil
• Lemon juice
• Water
• Cantaloupe balls
• Parsley
• Salt

Preparation: 

1. Halve the avocados and remove the pits, setting the shells aside. 
2. Dice one half of each avocado and slice the other half. 
3. To make a curry mayo, combine the egg yolk, mustard, curry powder, oil, lemon juice, and water. 
4. Toss the diced avocado in the mayo and brush the slices with it. 
5. Fill the reserved shells with the avocado tartare and garnish with melon balls and parsley.

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Quinoa Salad with Avocado & Poached Egg Recipe

Ingredients:

• 400g (14 oz) quinoa
• 800 ml of water
• 2 avocados
• 2 cucumbers
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup arugula
• Lime juice
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Chili flakes
• Sesame seeds
• Salt and vinegar

Preparation: 

1. Rinse the quinoa and cook it in salted water according to package instructions. 
2. Slice the avocados and cucumbers. 
3. Poach the eggs in simmering water with a splash of vinegar for 3-4 minutes. 
4. In a large bowl, toss the cooked quinoa with arugula, avocado, and cucumber. 
5. Drizzle the salad with lime vinaigrette and top it with the poached eggs, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.

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Whole-Grain Bagel with Avocado, Tomato & Cream Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 whole-grain bagels
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tomato
• 4 radishes
• Lettuce leaves
• Cream cheese
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation: 

1. Toast the bagels and slice them. 
2. Spread cream cheese on both halves. 
3. Layer with avocado, tomato, radish slices, and lettuce. 
4. Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. 
5. Close the bagels and serve.

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Grilled Egg & Avocado Sandwich with Arugula Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 sandwich bread slices 
• 3 eggs
• 3 avocados
• 1 cup arugula
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation: 

1. Toast the bread slices until golden brown. 
2. Cook the eggs sunny-side up. 
3. Slice the avocados and season them to taste. 
4. Assemble the sandwiches by layering avocado, arugula, and eggs. 
5. Drizzle with olive oil, add seasoning, and top with another slice of bread.

Avocados are creamy, nourishing, and incredibly versatile, making it a perfect addition to every meal of the day—breakfast, lunch, and especially dinner. Whether you're craving something light, hearty, or elegant, this superfruit enhances any dish with its healthy twist and irresistible flavor.