Happily avo after: ten terrific avocado recipes

14:04 pm on 22 October 2021

There's an avocado glut in Aotearoa and prices are low - bad news for growers, good news for avo fans. Here's ten recipes that make the most of this nutrient-packed favourite.

Avocado Tomato Relish

Scrumptious with grilled chicken or fish and a green salad.

Photo: Cafe Delites

La Boca Loca Guacamole

Use freshly squeezed lime juice and the best avocados you can find to make this gorgeous green goodness.

Photo: supplied

Raw Chop Chop Salad with Avocado, Broccoli and Almonds

This creamy herby avocado dressing will make your taste buds sing.

Photo: Supplied

Tomato and Avocado Salad

Fresh corn adds sweetness and crunch to this summery salad.

Photo: Gina Homolka

Chicken Rice Paper Rolls

A fresh family favourite.

Photo: Half Baked Harvest

Avocados and Prawns with Lime & Tomato Salsa

Tender, juicy prawns meet creamy avocado and a zingy salsa.

Photo: Healthy Fitness Meals

Loaded Quinoa Chilli Nachos with Guacamole

This vegan chilli can also be servied with rice.

Photo: Tony Eyre

Avocado, Mango and Vanilla Gelato

'Healthy' and 'gelato' don't always go together but in this case, they do!

Photo: Nadia Lim

'70s Throwback Vegan Chocolate Mousse

A perfect fusion of generational stereotypes - 1970s boozy pudding meets millennial veganism and smashed avocado.

Photo: Anna Chinn

Vegan Chilli Chocolate Mousse

When avocados are in season, you can whip up this creamy light and smooth. dessert in no time.

Photo: Jess Daniell / Jess’ Underground Kitchen