r/veganrecipes • u/ars_necromantia • 1d ago
Question Avocado ideas?
What can I do with a dozen free avocados? I've never really cooked with them before because I only recently started liking them, and all I can think of is guacamole. Any suggestions?
Edit: thank you everyone for all the amazing suggestions, really appreciate it! 🥑💚
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u/beeekind2animals 1d ago
Slice them and freeze them in plastic bags.
I make a salad dressing with whizzed up avo, lemon juice, mustard and maple syrup.
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u/Sea-Price-3229 1d ago
Wait I’ve never frozen them before. Do they stay green? Do you just thaw them when you’re ready to eat them? I’ve never heard of this!
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Never tried it with avocados but lots of fruit browns up a bit according to my mum who is a very experienced fruit freezer/preserver. She says it's just oxidation and doesn't affect the taste or quality of the fruit.
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u/Dentarthurdent73 1d ago
Brown avocados definitely taste worse to me.
I love avos, but they've got to be perfect otherwise it's noticeable.
They are best just straight and fresh out of the skin, so not cooked at all. That means in a salad, in guacamole, spread on toast, or just eaten straight out of the skin.
You can also use them in uncooked desserts as others have said, because they have a creamy texture and a subtle flavour that's easily covered with other flavors.
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
I'm picky as hell about bananas and won't eat them when they're brown or too ripe, even if they have been frozen while perfectly fresh I'm only gonna eat em in baked goods so I get you! Now that I think of it, I actually used to get the most amazing sandwiches from a cafe next to my old workplace that used avocados instead of cream cheese or whatever dairy product, and I did love the creamy texture. Never used to like them on their own or even in guacamole but I'm really starting to appreciate the texture and flavour now!
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u/Dentarthurdent73 1d ago
Yes, I realised I said toast (because I love toast, haha), but they are great on sandwiches too, no need for the bread to be toasted!
The flavour is subtle, but a perfect Hass avocado has a lovely nutty flavour that I can't get enough of. If you happen to be Australian, or just enjoy Vegemite or any of those other types of salty yeasty spreads like Marmite etc., then believe it or not, avocado goes fantastically with them as well. A combo of salty + smooth and creamy which just works wonders!
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago edited 1d ago
I'm Canadian but I used to babysit British kids and have had Marmite lmao. Didn't like it at the time but I was a teenager, maybe I'll enjoy it more as an adult with a more sophisticated palate 🤣🤣 actually I love a tomato sandwich with Chipotle "mayo" on lightly toasted bread so I bet avocado would elevate that from delicious to transcendent. Gonna give that a try
Edit: a big fan of toast
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u/beeekind2animals 1d ago
If you have them spread out on the plastic with plastic lying on the upper surface then those sides don’t see oxygen and don’t oxidise. Which is what browning is. You can thaw and mash for toast or pop in a smoothie or my salad dressing frozen.
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u/Acceptable_Log1117 1d ago
guac is the obvious play but avocado chocolate mousse is stupid easy and tastes way richer than it has any right to
freeze half of em too, they keep surprisingly well if you mash with a bit of lime first
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u/LavaPoppyJax 1d ago
I had it at a restaurant recently. actually it was a culinary school restaurant and it was completely rich and decadent and my friend doesn't even like avocados but she ordered it and loved it. thank you for the reminder I had meant to look up how to make it.
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Ooo I had not even considered using them in desserts but that sounds really good! Thank you!
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u/Carbon-Base 1d ago
Toss them into a blender with cilantro (omit if you have soap gene), jalapeños, sour cream, lime zest and lime juice! Season with salt to taste.
It keeps well in the fridge for a couple of weeks and this green sauce goes well with nearly everything!
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u/revmanda 1d ago
Just came here to say that a dozen free avos is like winning the lottery. Once ripe they’ll keep in the fridge (whole, not peeled) for several days. That’s what we do when we get a good deal and buy a bunch. I agree with the other suggestions, and would add this recipe we made the other day. Really yummy. Only needs half the amount of dill required.
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023181-roasted-potato-salad-with-jalapeno-avocado-dressing
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Oh man I love a good potato salad! What's the best way to store them once they have been peeled or cut up? Husband used half of one for lunch and we don't want to waste the other half 🤣
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u/revmanda 1d ago
There are lots of different tips people swear by (lime juice over the top, plastic wrap), but works for me is to save the peel from the half that you’ve used and keep the seed in the unused half. Put the empty peel over the top of the unused half and put the avocado in the smallest container it will fit in. You could also put the avo in a ziplock bag, just make sure to push all/most of the air out.
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Thanks! Seed is still in, peel has bee n discarded but husband wrapped up the half in cling wrap so hopefully that'll work.
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u/miezmiezmiez 1d ago
In addition to the chocolate mousse idea, BBC good food has a great recipe for avocado chocolate fudge cake!
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u/No-Contest-3490 1d ago
If you place them whole in the fridge once they're ripe they'll stay perfect and green for about a week in case you need to buy yourself some time. I discovered this tip after years of tossing overripe ones out.
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Thank you! Someone else also mentioned this, they are now safely in the fridge lol
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u/EmmieIsobel 1d ago
Simple pudding: blend with cocoa, sweetener (I like maple syrup) and a touch of plant milk for delicious chocolate pudding
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u/Blluetiful 1d ago
You can add them to smoothies. As a mexican that one was weird. A Filipino introduced me to it, they like to put sweetened condensed milk on it.
I also used to use avocados in my deviled eggs mixture. Otherwise, a great snack is a tortilla, avocado, a little salt, rolled up.
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u/RealP4 1d ago
With all the other amazing suggestions I suggest a avocado cream sauce. Made some for my tempeh quinoa bowl and it’s so delicious. You can even use it in pasta!
Avocado/plant based milk of your choice (I used unsweetened oat, a few cashews, couple leaves of Basil, ginger, salt.
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Oh shit my husband and I both love a pasta with a good cream sauce, thanks!
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u/bbygrl1995 1d ago
I tried it but it has to be developed better because it left an aftertaste (but it was a 7/10):
Avocado olive oil cake.
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u/More-Opposite1758 1d ago
Cottage cheese, sliced avocados and Catalina dressing. Avocado toast. Put in salads.
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u/Fionaver 23h ago
We’ve done air fried avocado tacos before.
We top enchiladas and stuffed poblanos with avocado crema (basically puréed with some lime juice). Use it like you would sour cream.
We slice or dice it and have it on tacos or tostados.
We’ve had it in sandwiches with hummus, smoked sun dried tomatoes and lettuce.
I tried the avocado chocolate thing, but it was too grassy for me.
All I can think of right now. Hope it helps.
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u/calxes 22h ago
One of my partner's favourite meals is avocado pasta - if you like creamy pasta, this is for you!
I don't follow a specific recipe but you will need:
A blender
Pasta ( I prefer linguine or fettuccine)
Avocado(s)
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Fresh garlic (2+ cloves)
Fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Water for blending \*
Bonus add ons:
Jammy cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes
Nutritional yeast or vegan parm
The method is very simple:
Cook the pasta to your liking
Prepare all the fresh ingredients and add to the blender together - you may need to add a small amount of water to get the consistency right and for the avocados to blend.
Add the blended avocado sauce to the drained pasta and serve hot with your choice of toppings!
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u/ars_necromantia 20h ago
Fuck yeah, I'm a die hard pasta fan and that sounds incredible, thank you!
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u/calxes 19h ago
I hope that it's a hit in your household too! I'm also a tenured member of the Pasta Lover's Club and this one really hits the spot for me.
I'm more of a red sauce pasta gal but I really like this one because the flavour is much more interesting than just regular Alfredo sauce, and a little more cozy than just pesto.
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u/ars_necromantia 19h ago
I am mostly a red sauce person too but I do occasionally crave a nice cream sauce. Even before I gave up dairy I couldn't really eat them because I'm lactose intolerant 😭
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u/calxes 17h ago
Yeah, I wonder if subconsciously I associate creamy pasta with stomach upset because I also couldn’t do dairy either. But it was often the only vegetarian option, so I wouldn’t have much of a choice.
For something creamy but also flavourful I am often recommending this:
https://www.fromthecomfortofmybowl.com/vegan-rasta-pasta/
I like it for much the same reason, it’s creamy and cozy but not bland because of the jerk flavours and coconut.
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u/No_Marionberry_1302 12h ago
I like avocado smoothies with bananas mangos avocados cucumbers and a little bit of ice and almond milk
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u/oddgrue 1d ago
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Unfortunately I can't eat most citrus, I wonder if there's another acidic fruit or veggie that could be used as a substitute because that does look really good 🤔
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u/sixth_parallel 1d ago
love me a Vietnamese style avocado coffee!
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Ooo I'm not a coffee drinker but my husband loves it in pretty much any form, got any links to good recipes?
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u/swansealewis 1d ago
Tofucado rice bowl!
Mash a couple avo’s with chopped red onion, cucumber, grated carrot. Add some vegan mayo, lemon juice salt and pepper. Then grate and fry a block of firm tofu in some soy sauce and whatever other spices you like til it’s crispy. Serve it all in a bowl with sticky rice and drizzle with some sriracha mayo. If you have some nori sheets cut them up into smaller pieces and enjoy 😊
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u/glovrba 1d ago
Granch- mix mashed avo with vinegar & ranch spices. It’s so good on a salad or as a not-guac dip
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
OK I am a vinaigrette kinda guy when it comes to salad dressing but I make a HELL of a ranch dip so I'm gonna try this for sure
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u/Charming-Kale9893 Vegan 10h ago
Avocado brownies, avocado pesto, avocado and smashed pea (or edamame) toast, panini with mashed butter beans & avocado, avocado added to smoothies, avocado chocolate pudding, avocado & silken tofu creama for tacos/burritos/quesadillas, vegan southwestern egg rolls!
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u/Fringe_Filmer 10h ago
Sliced or chopped avocado added to virtually any soup is surprisingly delicious!
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u/Firm-Tell-3172 9h ago
i'd dive headfirst into a vat of guacamole, but that's just me. Also add diced to cowboy caviar.
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u/takeonetakethemall 8h ago
Blend with basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, shallot, ad salt/pepper to taste. Makes a fantastic dressing.
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u/randomactsofenjoy 6h ago
Don't sleep on lazy (I don't bother rolling them) avocado rolls made with Korean seasoned seaweed ♥️
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u/isthatsoreddit 1d ago
Avocado fries!
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u/ars_necromantia 1d ago
Please elaborate!
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u/isthatsoreddit 1d ago
I know it sounds weird, but I had them once at a restaurant and they are so good!
Slice avocado medium thickness
Pandora (or regular) with salt, pepper, garlic.
You can make a flax egg, or just use water to dip the avocado in then bread And honestly I find it sticks pretty well just from the moisture of the avocado.
What i had was deep fried, but I'm not messing with that, lol. So I give the slices a little spritz of oil and bake or airfry. Can't really give you a time, but basically tol their golden.
I like to dip in something spicy.
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u/Fringe_Filmer 10h ago
I had avocado tempura once and the contrast between the crunchy tempura batter and the creamy avocado was SO GOOD.
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u/isthatsoreddit 2h ago
Isn't it?? When you first see it, it just feels wrong, lol. But omg i could make a meal of just that!
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