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By Rebekah White

This summer is a bumper season for avocados, and to celebrate, we're giving away five boxes of the super fruit. With 25 avocados to a box, you'll be set for healthy and delicious holidays ...

It's no secret that avocados are a super fruit. Packed with almost 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, they're the only fruit full of monounsaturated fat (aka the best kind). Used as a spread in place of butter or margarine, avocados help reduce your cholestrol intake ... and they're even good for your eyesight.

You can use avocados as a skin treatment or freeze them for emergency guacamole supplies? And how about these ideas for using avocados quickly:

  • Stir cubed avocado through an omelette with tomato and cheese or into scrambled egg
  • Mash up on toast with tomato and feta cheese
  • Top a cooked pizza with slices of avocado
  • Use in mashed potato in place of butter
  • Top grilled chicken with diced avocado and crumbled feta

 

Avocado

 

Win! We have five boxes of avocados to give away. To enter, share your favourite recipe that involves avocados ... we'll add the best ones onto our avocado recipe blog!

Comments

Gendi Dwight
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 06:20 PM
Avocado - yum.  On toast with salt and pepper; in salads; on top of steaks; Guacamole; on top of chilli instead of sour cream; as spread in sandwiches .... yum yum yum.
Suzanne McNamara
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 06:30 PM
Breakfast:

1 or 2 pieces of vogel toast
Avocado spread on it
Sliced tomato
Natural salt and pepper

YUM!
Aksinia Voronina
www.facebook.com/pages/Happy-Bee/193839513995506
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 06:36 PM
Diced tomatoes (canned) + chopped onion + 2-3 avocados + chopper coriander leaves + dollop sour cream + salt and pepper. Mix well with fork, mashing as you go :-)
S Goodall
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 06:36 PM
Avocado and chicken buritos - diced chicken, lime, avocado, tomato, onion, coriander.
leah c
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 06:56 PM
Can't beat a dollop of guacamole on all sorts of things - burritos, nachos, crackers, even a chickpea curry.  Mashed avocado, lemon juice, salt and chopped tomato and it's game on!
Millie
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 07:48 PM

Nothing beats perfectly ripe avocado on Vogels toast - it's the first thing I eat whenever i've been overseas, it makes me feel like i'm really home. 

Kath Thomas
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 07:50 PM

freshly sliced avocado with a squeeze of lemon - simple but delicious!

Grant
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 08:08 PM
My wife makes a really simple avocado dip with fresh avocado, italian parsley, lemon and chilli - it is a taste explosion that I never tire of. Whenever I see avocados on our fruit bowl I know i'm in for a treat!
Eddie
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 08:09 PM
fresh avocado on fresh vogels - simply sublime!
emma
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 08:10 PM
Sliced avocado, smoked salmon and sour cream on Scottish oatcakes.  Ideal lunch or starter.
Brian Hetzel
www.5southst.co.nz
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 08:14 PM
 

Salmon Tartare


4 servings


 


 


4 small avocados


1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil


Salt, to taste


Freshly ground pepper, to taste


Juice of 2 lime


1 pound fresh salmon fillet


Salmon caviar, for garnish


Chopped parsley

Lettuce leaves for garnish


 DRESSING


Juice of 1 lime


Pinch cayenne pepper


2 shallots, finely chopped


1 garlic clove, minced


3 tablespoons Roaring Forties vodka


1 teaspoon soy sauce


 


In a food processor:
puree the avocados with the olive oil, salt, pepper and juice of 1 lime. (Place in seperate bowl and insert seed into mixture to prevent from turning brown )


Dice the salmon fillet to a rough paste. (Tartare ) Place in seperate bowl )


Refrigerate avocado mixture and salmon, until ready for use. (cover with plastic wrap)

To prepare the dressing:
In a bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lime, cayenne pepper, shallots, garlic, R/F vodka and soy sauce.


To serve, spoon the avocado puree into four martini glasses lined with lettuce leaves. Top with diced salmon and dressing. Garnish with salmon caviar sprinkle with chopped parsley


 


 

Naomi
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 08:17 PM
I love to use avocados for guacamole, the more avocado the better!
Add finely diced onion, crushed garlic, sweet chilli sauce, a splash of lemon or lime juice, chopped tomato and mix together.
Great with corn chips for that delicious summer taste with just a hint of a kick.
We can never get enough of this and would happily eat it every day.
Kim
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 08:19 PM
I love avocado slices, smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers on home-made pizza
Bridget
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 08:47 PM
I love advocado diced in a couscous salad with sundried tomatoes, bacon and pinenuts. Topped off with a lemony dressing - yum!


carolyn abraham
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 08:55 PM
on white toast with blackberry jam then avacado and ground black pepper
Debs
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 09:02 PM
Chopped into chunks/diced in a mesculin or spinach salad, with chopped red onion, diced orange, and sprayed with your favourite balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Sophie
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 09:06 PM
most mornings for breakfast i toast a couple of slices of gluten free bread, spread a thin layer of shiro miso and then top with fat slices of avocado and a squeeze of lemon.  on the weekends i poach a free range egg and add it to the pile.. just delicious!

i love avos!
Katherine
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 09:36 PM
I didn't know that you could freeze avocado.  Definitely going to try it.
Stepanka
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 09:41 PM
Avocado salsa, YUM! You will need couple of avos, one tomato, spring onion, lime or lemon juice, pinch of cayenne, pinch of cumin. Cut in small chunks, mix and season to taste. Done.
Tracey Adamson
 
Thu December 15, 2011 @ 09:57 PM
Avocado peeled and sliced with a can of sundried tomato tuna ........ heaven
Ariana
www.abillionleaves.blogspot.com
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 12:05 AM
Half an avo with one tablespoon on active manuka honey mix it together and pop it on your face for 30 mins. It smells delicious, feels great and is completely natural.
Denise La Grouw
www.communityrestorationtrust.com
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 08:51 AM
Avocado makes the best baby food - just slice and your ready to go.  Full of all those essential nutrients etc - can't beat it!
joanne
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 09:04 AM
on toast with some crispy bacon and slices of camembert mmmmmm
jules
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 09:31 AM
mashed avocado and banana - baby food in a minute!
Jessica Helen
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 09:51 AM
My fav has to be guacamole. Its simple but so versatile and such a good way to dress up a boring meal!
kim smith
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 10:05 AM
keep it simple: halve an avocado, and fill the centre (where the pit was) with 2/3 malt vinegar and 1/3 olive oil. top with salt and pepper and eat on its own with a teaspoon. avocado delicious-ness.
lesley
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 10:47 AM
I love Avocado and freeze them when cheap.Just mash with lemon juice to stop them going brown then freeze in small containers.It is easy to grab a bit out when you fancy some and it soon thaws.I love it on toast with garlic salt and a squeeze of lime or lemon ,add to pizza ,salad or anything else also I have a habit of eating them wit ha teaspoon as a fruit too.
Keep the skin and gently scrape whats left out and use as a face mask too as the oils come out of the skin with it.
Rebecca
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 11:07 AM
I make an avocado chocolate pudding that is decadent and divine! It is also rather good for you:)
In a blender:
1 avocado
1-2 tablespoons Raw Cacao
Pinch of vanilla powder (or a scrape of vanilla bean)
1 tablespoon of sweetener of choice
(Honey, coconut sugar, agave nectar, stevia)
Sometimes I add frozen strawberries, rasberries or blueberries for a bit of tang.
Depending on your blender, you may need a little water to get the mixture going.
Grate some lemon zest on top and your ready for a delicious and nutrient dense dessert!
Julia
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 12:05 PM

We just like it simple - chunks of avocado and stir in sweet chilli sauce - delicious!

Meg
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 02:00 PM
I love avocado soup- fry onion in a little oil, add 1tbs frour and 4 cups of vege stock and 1 mashed avocado. Simmer 5 minutes, season, pinch of cayenne and sprinke with paprika. Yum!
Elizabeth Sekizaki
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 02:50 PM
Yum, avocado.... I love homemade guacamole with crackers. And Avocado Chocolate Mousse (which I think I got through Good Mag?)
Avocado and Tomato on toast is good too. Yummo.
Vish
 
Fri December 16, 2011 @ 08:16 PM
Slice avocados, add lots of lemon juice, chilli powder or flakes, pepper, pinch or sugar and salt and chopped tomatoes and onions, and roughly mash with fork.. Makes a wonderful dip that is so fresh.. Can also be tossed in salads
Chloe
 
Sat December 17, 2011 @ 03:07 PM
Use a fork to mash an avocado with lemon juice from one lemon, or enough for your desired consistency. Add lashings of pepper and salt, and paprika optional. So simple, and so delicious on my toast at lunch time
Olivia Duncan
 
Sat December 17, 2011 @ 05:42 PM
A big dollop of avocado in a berry and banana smoothie is amazing! It gives it a silky texture and rich flavour, so yummy and healthy too!
Kelli
 
Sat December 17, 2011 @ 07:09 PM
Avocado dip. Mash up an avocado, splash in some Braggs and sweet chilli sauce, about 1-2 tsp each. It's delicious with rice crackers either seaweed or wasabi.
shirley Goodall
 
Sun December 18, 2011 @ 10:12 AM
We love guacamole in our family.... Best ever recipe...

Shirl's Guacamole

Finely dice a red onion, 2 teaspoons crushed fresh garlic, Juice of lime or lemon, few drops of tobasco sauce, 2tablespoons of sweet chilli sauce, 1 large advocado mashed, 1 large red tomato or 8 yellow cocktail tomatoes diced. Add chopped coriander if desired.
Mix all together  and enjoy! Great with corn chips or pita crisps (less fattening). Very decadent served on top of fish/salmon.
shirley Goodall
 
Sun December 18, 2011 @ 10:36 AM

Anytime hunger treats.....

Slice advocado onto triangles vogels toast, add slices of tomato and top with fresh basil leaves - delicious!


On mini pikelets (blinis) spread low fat cream cheese, add mashed advocado and top with slithers of fresh smoked salmon, cracked pepper and garnish with fresh coriander.


Crostini's

Grill sliced baguette spread with garlic butter.....
 
Spread with advocado and garnish with baby greens

or; Spread with advocado and top with pastrami - garnish with a basil leaf

or; Spread with advocado and top with smoked salmon - garnish with a coriander leaf

or; Spread with advocado, smoked salmon and garnish with caviar


Great for all year round treats!

JayDee
 
Mon December 19, 2011 @ 09:30 AM

jimdiane@xtra.co.nz

My favourite dip is so simply made by mashing a ripe avo with lime juice, lemon pepper seasoning and a couple of spoonfuls of plain, low fat yoghurt. I add a splodge of Wasabi paste and a big handful of fresh, garden herbs, chopped finely. It makes the greenest, zingiest dip to accompany corn chips or crisp vegetable crudites.

Karen
 
Mon December 19, 2011 @ 01:26 PM
Finn Friendly Chocolate Pudding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2x avocado
2x banana
1/2 can coconut cream
3 tbsp raw cacao powder
dash vanilla essence
dash of cinnamon

Blend it all up in food processor, put into individual serving dishes, refrigerate for a couple of hours to set...and serve with berries and sprinkle of grated dark choc on top.

Also reaally nice frozen!
Shelley Simpson
 
Mon December 19, 2011 @ 01:51 PM
My best recipe is a tie between Vogels toast covered in mashed avocado, sweet chilli sauce and a hint of salt and pepper and Eggs Benedict with avocado instead of butter on the toast/muffin
Kylie Look
www.fivelittlemonkeys.co.nz
 
Mon December 19, 2011 @ 02:09 PM
Slice into cubes 2 or three avos
slice into cubes 4 or so Tomatos
stir through some oil, Fresh Basil, salt and Pepper - hey presto - an incredibly yummy salad - or try adding feta! yum!
Julia
 
Mon December 19, 2011 @ 02:12 PM
Raw and Vegan chocolavo mousse

















Ingredients



 



    * 6 
medjool dates soaked for 2 - 4 hours in 1/4 cup maple syrup



    * 1⁄2 t
vanilla



    * 1 1⁄2
avocadoes



    * 1⁄4 c baking cocoa



    * 2 T carob
powder



    * 1⁄4 c water



 



Instructions



 



Place the maple syrup soaked dates and all other ingredients in a food
processor and process until smooth and creamy...and that's that! Yum - enjoy!





Nicole
 
Mon December 19, 2011 @ 02:53 PM

guacamole!! or avo on toast or pasta or in salads is good :) pretty much avo on everything yum!

Penelope
 
Mon December 19, 2011 @ 03:29 PM
Raw brownie!

Base: 
2C dates
2C nuts (cashews/almonds etc)
1/4 cup cocoa/cacao 
Mis together until sticky and press into tin.

Icing:
2 Tbsp agave/maple syrup/honey etc
1/4 cup cocoa/cacao 
1 ripe avocado
Salt
1tsp vanilla
Mis together and ice the base.

Freeze and enjoy... So delicious and so healthy! The avocado makes a beautiful. smooth creamy icing. 
Vicki Olsen
 
Mon December 19, 2011 @ 04:18 PM
I love avocados on toast, with salt, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and sliced tomatoes.  Even nicer with a green salad to accompany. Yum!
Polly
 
Wed December 21, 2011 @ 08:46 PM
Tofu, Chilli Stuffed and Avocado Bake - this is amazing!!! Similar to this  - http://whattocook.com/recipes/recipes1/bakedavocado.html -  but with a tofu, chilli stuffing - yummy!

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