Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 15 Easy Avocado Recipes That Are Deliciously Healthy Big fan of avocados? Try these recipes to add avocado to your breakfast, lunch, or dinner By Lindsay Maitland Hunt Lindsay Maitland Hunt Lindsay Maitland Hunt is a food writer, editor, and cookbook author. Highlights: * Joined Real Simple as an editorial assistant, rose to associate food editor, and eventually to a three month stint as food and entertaining editor * Freelance recipe developer and food writer * Recipe developer and food writer for BuzzFeed * Released two cookbooks: Healthyish (2018) and Help Yourself (2020) Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 3, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images Holy guacamole, you can do a lot with avocados. With the right avocado recipes, this beloved superfood is delicious on everything from salmon to sweet potatoes (and full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats). Avocado toast fans know their go-to avo order, but easy avocado recipes go far beyond your tried-and-true avocado breakfast ideas. You can enjoy avocado on nearly anything, though it's particularly popular in rice bowls and on sandwiches (don't worry, we've got recipes for both). Take a look through our collection of easy avocado recipes, and you'll find plenty of ideas that scratch that avocado itch without limiting you to breakfast foods or guacamole toppings. Finding the right recipe for your beloved avocados is a thousand times easier than figuring out how to slow avocado ripening, we promise. How to Cut an Avocado 01 of 15 Avocado Toast Danny Kim Is any avocado recipe as beloved as avocado toast? Arguably the dish that earned avocado its immense popularity, avocado toast is easy to make, delicious, and good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's the hardest-working use of this delicate superfood. Get the recipe 02 of 15 Oatmeal With Fried Egg and Avocado Danny Kim Pair heart-healthy oatmeal with salsa, avocado, red onion, and more for a colorful, tasty bowl that will leave you full without taking all day to make. Get the recipe 03 of 15 Potato, Egg, and Avocado Hash Jen Causey This is a one-skillet vegetarian dish that will surely be a family favorite! Top eggs, peppers, and potatoes with fresh cilantro, avocado, and scallions. Can You Freeze Avocados? Get the recipe 04 of 15 Chicken and Avocado Rice Bowl Greg DuPree The perfect dinner-in-a-bowl, this avocado recipe includes grain, veggies, and protein for a well-rounded meal that is ready in just 30 minutes. Topped with an avocado half for flavor, heartiness, and nutritional value, it's a tasty, colorful way to get your avo fix. Get the recipe 05 of 15 Spanish Beef and Rice Bowls With Avocado Christopher Testani Avocado may be more of a garnish than the main event in this simple recipe, but that doesn't make it any less tasty. Peppers, olives, and other Mediterranean flavors with a hearty ground sirloin served over rice make the base of this dish, but you'll taste the avocado topping all the same. Get the recipe 06 of 15 Avocado, Banana, and Cocoa Smoothie Emma Darvick Here, avocado and banana are blended with mango for a creamy texture that's both satisfying and nutritious. This morning meal that's sure to add pep to your morning steps. Get the recipe 07 of 15 Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Crispy Tortillas Christopher Baker Pan sear seasoned shrimp and crisp tortillas with olive oil, then add to greens for an easy and filling salad. The whole meal comes together in 20 minutes! Get the recipe 08 of 15 Baked Avocado Egg Cups Emma Darvick Minimize cleanup by baking eggs in avocado halves. If you're feeling like an extra punch of protein, line up strips of bacon beside the avocados on a single rimmed baking sheet. Get the recipe 09 of 15 Bacon, Avocado, and Tomato Scramble Caitlin Bensel Crisp bacon, velvety burst tomatoes, caramelized onions and avocado slices make topping this scrambled egg dish a real treat! Plus, it's packed with protein, so it will keep you full all morning long. It's a win, win! Get the recipe 10 of 15 Black Bean and Avocado Bowl Emma Darvick Whip up this meatless meal in less than 10-minutes. Bonus: Pack up leftovers for easy on-the-go lunches the next day! Get the recipe 11 of 15 Chopped Salad With Avocado Dressing Paul Sirasalee Toss this salad with creamy homemade dressing for avocado flavor in every bite. Get the recipe 12 of 15 Spring Green Salad With Avocado Greg DuPree Give a plain green salad a superfood boost by adding crunchy pistachios, creamy green goddess yogurt dressing, and ripe avocado slices. The combination of toppings make it hearty enough to be a meal without jeopardizing on flavor or nutrition. Get the recipe 13 of 15 Easy Guacamole Dana Gallagher This versatile, refreshing, and creamy dip crushes hunger any time of day. Top with your favorite seasoning for extra goodness—we love crushed red pepper flakes. Get the recipe 14 of 15 Glazed Chicken With Citrus Salad Paul Sirasalee Combine honey and fresh orange juice to make a sweet and tangy glaze for chicken legs. Get the recipe 15 of 15 Avocado and Radish Toast Emma Darvick In the mood for avocado toast? Elevate the classic dish with a little olive oil, lemon, and sliced radish. If you want a little extra protein, serve with a side of scrambled eggs. Just delicious! Get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit