Avocado

The avocado is a tree that is native to Mexico and Central America. The fruit of the avocado tree is called an avocado. Avocados are used in many different cuisines, including Mexican, Peruvian, Chilean, and Dominican.

The first recorded use of the avocado was by the Aztecs in Mexico. The Aztecs used the avocado as a food source and also as a medicine. The avocado was also used by the Maya and the Inca.

The Spanish conquistadors came to the Americas in the 1500s and brought the avocado to Europe. The first recorded mention of the avocado in Europe was in a 16th-century cookbook.

Advice

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Making the perfect avocado toast can be quite tricky, but with a few tips it can be a breeze! First, make sure to use ripe avocados for the best flavor. To tell if an avocado is ripe, gently press the skin; it should give slightly. Secondly, be generous with the toppings! Avocado toast is super versatile and adding a variety of ingredients can make all the difference. Try adding a dash of olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice, or some diced tomatoes. Finally, toast your bread to a golden brown to bring out the flavor of the avocado. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Avocado Toast

  • AVOCADO TOAST
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • lemon
  • avocado
  • chewy sourdough bread
  • OPTIONAL GARNISHES
  • herb
  • pepita
  • poached
  • pickled
  • pickled red onion
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Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad

  • salt
  • carrot
  • red wine vinegar
  • cumin seed
  • thyme
  • avocado
  • lemon
  • orange
  • radish
  • red pepper flake
  • pumpkin seed
  • sour cream
  • garlic
  • olive oil
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Avocado Tacos

  • tomatillo
  • corn tortilla
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • garlic
  • avocado
  • onion
  • pasilla chile
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Grilled California Avocado Chicken

  • salt
  • basil
  • honey
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  • italian seasoning
  • avocado
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • balsamic vinegar
  • chicken breast
  • mozzarella cheese
  • balsamic vinegar
  • salt
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Fried Avocado Tacos

  • deep fry thermometer
  • salt
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • panko
  • pico de gallo
  • monterey jack cheese
  • refried bean
  • avocado
  • poblano pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • buttermilk
  • sour cream
  • iceberg lettuce
  • lemon juice
  • egg
  • green onion
  • corn tortilla
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Avocado Soup With Chile Oil

  • CHILE OIL
  • salt
  • chiles de árbol
  • oil
  • SOUP
  • salt
  • tortilla chip
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • lime juice
  • almond milk
  • oil
  • vegetable broth
  • chive
  • pepita
  • garlic
  • avocado
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Avocado Salsa

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • avocado
  • epazote
  • onion
  • jalapeño
  • tomatillo
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Carrot and Avocado Salad With Crunchy Seeds

  • SALAD
  • cumin
  • pumpkin seed
  • sour cream
  • sunflower seed
  • white sesame seed
  • avocado
  • sprout
  • GARNISH
  • edible flower
  • CUMIN AND CITRUS ROASTED CARROTS
  • salt
  • carrot
  • red wine vinegar
  • cumin seed
  • thyme
  • orange
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • lemon
  • garlic
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Caprese Avocado Salad

  • red cherry
  • yellow cherry
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • avocado
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • white balsamic vinegar
  • mozzarella ball
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Chilled Avocado Soup

  • crostini
  • salt
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • serrano chile
  • mexican sour cream
  • cilantro
  • lemon juice
  • water
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • avocado
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Strawberry Avocado Salad

  • pecan
  • butter
  • eschallot
  • poppyseed
  • sugar
  • onion
  • feta
  • black pepper
  • mayonnaise
  • spinach
  • avocado
  • white wine vinegar
  • salt
  • strawberry
  • olive oil
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Black Bean Avocado Salsa with Corn

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • cherry tomato
  • agave syrup
  • corn
  • serrano chile
  • cumin
  • onion
  • garlic
  • black bean
  • cayenne pepper
  • olive oil
  • avocadoe
  • cilantro
  • green onion
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Creamy Avocado Smoothie

  • maple syrup
  • banana
  • avocado
  • pineapple
  • spinach
  • scoops vanilla protein powder
  • lime juice
  • light coconut milk
  • ice
  • salt
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Mango and Avocado Salad

  • cherry tomato
  • salt
  • honey
  • shallot
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • blood orange juice
  • lime juice
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • mango
  • blood orange
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Avocado Salsa

  • water
  • white vinegar
  • avocado
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • salt
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Citrus, Fennel and Avocado Salad

  • honey
  • avocado
  • blood orange
  • fennel
  • shallot
  • olive oil
  • mint
  • champagne vinegar
  • minneola orange
  • cara cara orange
  • mandarin orange
  • navel orange
  • citrus an assortment
  • salt
  • fennel frond
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Shrimp Avocado Salad

  • onion
  • sugar
  • cherry tomato
  • lemon juice
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • shrimp
  • apple cider vinegar
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Caprese Avocado Toast

  • edible flower
  • salt
  • zest
  • cherry tomato
  • marinated mozzarella
  • olive oil
  • avocado
  • red pepper flake
  • balsamic glaze
  • salt
  • sourdough bread
  • pesto
  • butter
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Avocado Salad

  • watercress
  • pepita
  • avocado
  • carrot
  • beet
  • black pepper
  • microgreen
  • salt
  • tahini dressing
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Avocado Dressing

  • dill
  • avocado
  • salt
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • water
  • black pepper
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Avocado Dip

  • chickpea
  • avocado
  • garlic
  • water required
  • cilantro
  • lemon
  • tahini
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • pine nut
  • salt
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Avocado Fries

  • coriander
  • cumin
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • avocado
  • egg
  • panko bread crumb
  • chipotle ranch
  • olive oil
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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

  • coconut whipped cream
  • confectioners sugar
  • chia seed
  • coconut milk
  • vanilla extract
  • avocado
  • maple syrup
  • cocoa powder
  • almond milk
  • salt
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Tomato Avocado Salad

  • apple cider vinegar
  • english cucumber
  • yellow
  • red cherry
  • onion
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • avocado
  • olive oil
  • cilantro
  • honey
  • lemon juice
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Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad

  • red wine vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • avocado
  • english cucumber
  • parsley
  • onion
  • cherry tomato
  • yellow cherry tomato
  • olive oil
  • feta cheese crumble
  • salt
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Carrot-Avocado Salad

  • pepper
  • salt
  • carrot
  • coriander
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • almond
  • grapefruit zest
  • avocado
  • grapefruit juice

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
avocado
olive oil
garlic
cilantro
lemon juice
onion
lime juice
black pepper
lemon
cherry tomato
shallot
jalapeño
parsley
red wine vinegar
pepper
sugar
red pepper flake
green onion
carrot
sour cream
basil
honey
maple syrup
tomato
cumin
water
shrimp
ice
feta
orange
arugula
green
almond
mint
milk
chicken breast
cocoa powder
lime
egg
bread
mayonnaise
pumpkin seed
chive
thyme
cumin seed
seared citrus shrimp
lemon olive oil
herb
pepita
tomatillo
balsamic vinegar
vanilla extract
corn
cayenne pepper
all purpose flour
bell pepper
english cucumber
dill
chickpea
haas avocado
buttermilk
ears corn
sesame seed
sunflower seed
grapeseed oil
smoked paprika
mozzarella cheese
radish
corn tortilla
raspberry
lettuce
oregano
orange juice
dijon mustard
blue cheese
vegetable oil
panko
oil
almond milk
banana
agave syrup
edible flower
pineapple
red cherry
serrano chile
chicken broth
tahini
butter
spinach
mango
blood orange
bacon
watercress
meyer
fennel
coconut whipped cream
apple cider vinegar
celery
coriander
milk greek yogurt
grapefruit
boston lettuce
cucumber
caper
lemon zest lemon juice
romaine lettuce
poppy seed
chile de árbol
ciabatta bread
cannellini bean
poached
pickled
pickled red onion
chewy sourdough bread
lime zest
grape tomato
anchovy
pasilla chile
ricotta salata
watermelon
champagne
cantaloupe
fennel seed
italian seasoning
agave
semi sweet chocolate chip
greek yogurt
bay leaf
plum tomato
black peppercorn
walnut
pomegranate juice
orange zest
persimmon
mustard green
pomegranates aril
ground cumin
white
poblano
deep fry thermometer
pico de gallo
monterey jack cheese
refried bean
poblano pepper
iceberg lettuce
tortilla chip
chiles de árbol
vegetable broth
epazote
canola oil
matcha
coconut water
sweetened condensed milk
tuna
white sesame seed
sprout
jicama
yellow cherry
white balsamic vinegar
mozzarella ball
crostini
mexican sour cream
kettle brand potato chip
multigrain toast
petite pea
vinaigrette
bay shrimp
pecan
eschallot
poppyseed
white wine vinegar
strawberry
black bean
avocadoe
scoops vanilla protein powder
light coconut milk
blood orange juice
worcestershire sauce
bibb lettuce
pullman bread
white vinegar
blood
champagne vinegar
minneola orange
cara cara orange
mandarin orange
navel orange
citrus an assortment
fennel frond
dairy milk
chili powder
wheat toast
flaxseed oil
cottage cheese
zest
marinated mozzarella
balsamic glaze
sourdough bread
pesto
buffalo sauce
red capsicum bell pepper
green bean
beet
microgreen
tahini dressing
water required
pine nut
vanilla bean
heavy cream
agave nectar
cocoa nib
swiss cheese
crémé fraiche
pistachio
crabmeat
panko bread crumb
chipotle ranch
confectioners sugar
chia seed
coconut milk
roma
alfalfa sprout
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onion powder
cream cheese
potato chip
sourdough sandwich bread
togarashi
bonito flake
dark soy sauce
ginger
ch kombu
veggy
cauliflower
yellow
yellow cherry tomato
feta cheese crumble
cracker
tins smoked trout
grapefruit zest
grapefruit juice
paprika
prawn
sweet chilli sauce
vermicelli noodle

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • avocado 47%
  • salt 44%

Usual Ingredients

  • cilantro 21%
  • olive oil 18%
  • garlic 15%
  • lemon juice 15%