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7 Avocado Hacks That Just Go To Show That There's More To Life Than Guacamole
Don't let the green flesh of the avocado fool you — botanically, the fruit of the avocado tree is classified as a large berry, and you can do more with it than you think. These avocado hacks take advantage of the surprising versatility of the Persea americana and take your avo-repertoire way beyond your regular old guacamole.
So, move over, Chipotle, because you have some stiff competition in the best-use-of-the-avocado department. From sauces and snacks to an amazing dessert hack, you can really put your avocados to work.
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Deep Fry Them
Nobody ever said vegetarians had to eat totally guilt-free. Batter and fry your avocado slices to create a creamy, crunchy addition to your meatless tacos. Check out the recipe on Foodiecrush!
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Make An Amazing Cream Sauce For Pasta
Get saucy tonight. You don’t need cheese and heavy cream to coat your spaghetti in a smooth sauce. Just puree two avocados with garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil, and viola! The recipe can be found over at Damn Delicious.
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Drink Your Avocados
Just like any other fruit, two avocados in a blender with some yogurt and milk can make a pretty fantastic beverage. With a couple of spices, you can have your own homemade Indian lassi to drink with your spicy tandoori chicken.
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Add Avocados To Your Bruschetta
This is one of those obvious ideas that you’ll be surprised you’ve never tried before. The smooth texture of the avocados will be the perfect contrast to the crunchy, toasted baguette. These would make the perfect appetizer for any Italian-inspired dinner.
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Add A Dash Of Color To Your Hummus With Avocados
It’s just like normal hummus, except it’s greener and a little creamier. Impress all of your friends by bringing this colorful homemade snack to the next potluck.
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Experiment With Avocado Toast
The Kitchn has a great roundup of recipes that all start with mashed avocado on toast. You can seriously do anything with that as your canvas. In the mood for Indian, Chinese, Mexican, or even dessert? They’ve got you covered.
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Substitute Avocados For Butter In Baked Goods
These fudgy, amazing, healthier-than-normal brownies are calling your name. Head on over to How Sweet It Is to find the coolest avocado recipe on the Internet. In India, lots of people call avocados “butterfruit,” which makes a lot of sense, because you can substitute avocados for butter in pretty much any baked good without compromising on flavor.
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