Simple Avocado Recipes (30 Minutes or Less!)

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What’s not to love about avocados!? They’re super versatile, ultra-satisfying, incredibly nourishing (packed with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals), and SO delicious! To celebrate all this green fruit can do (yes, it’s a fruit!), we’ve gathered our favorite SIMPLE avocado recipes ready in 30 minutes or less. Find sweet and savory options including smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches, pasta, and more!

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Dipping a chip into a bowl of avocado dip
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Crispy Rice Paper Chips with Vegan Avocado Dip
A super snackable dipping duo: crispy homemade rice paper chips with a creamy vegan avocado dip! Gluten-free and just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes required!
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Picking up a spoonful of Avocado Aioli from a glass jar
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Easy Avocado Aioli (Oil-Free!)
An incredibly creamy oil-free aioli made with ripe avocado! Just 6 ingredients, 5 minutes, and 1 blender required for this dip or sauce that’s perfect alongside roasted potatoes, veggies, chips, and more!
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Sautéed mushrooms on top of a slice of avocado toast
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10-Minute Mushroom Avocado Toast
The ultimate plant-based breakfast: avocado toast with savory sautéed mushrooms. SO satisfying, perfectly toasty, and ready in just 10 minutes with 1 pan and 7 ingredients!
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Vintage fork in a bowl of our avocado pesto pasta salad recipe
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Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad
A quick, light, and flavorful pasta made with an herby avocado pesto! Just 10 simple ingredients required and seasonally adaptable!
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Plate of our Vegan Breakfast salad made with blueberries, sweet potato, avocado, and hummus
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Savory Breakfast Salad (20 minutes!)
A savory-sweet breakfast salad with tons of super foods and a simple lemon vinaigrette. Just 20 minutes and 10 ingredients required. So healthy and flavorful, and perfect for spring and summer!
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Mortar and pestle of Serrano & Rosemary Guacamole with veggie chips
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Serrano & Rosemary Guacamole
Incredibly fluffy guacamole infused with crushed rosemary, garlic, and serrano pepper! Just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 6 ingredients required for this plant-based side, appetizer, or sauce!
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Slice of pesto avocado toast with fresh tomatoes
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Pesto Avocado Toast with Fresh Tomatoes
Summer on toast: Smashed avocado is topped with zesty vegan pesto and thinly sliced tomatoes. Just 15 minutes required for this plant-based meal or snack!
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Bowl of edamame guacamole
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The BEST Edamame Guacamole
Creamy and classic guacamole, with a protein-rich spin! Edamame takes center stage in this flavorful and satisfying plant-based dip. Just 7 ingredients and 25 minutes required!
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Platter of Raw Romaine Taco Boats for a refreshing vegan dinner
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Rainbow Raw-maine Taco Boats
Rainbow “Raw-maine” lettuce boats with hummus, fresh veggies, sprouts, and a creamy tahini sauce. Just 15 minutes and no cooking required! Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as a side / appetizer!
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Overhead shot of a bowl of avocado crema
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Easy Vegan Avocado Crema
Creamy, bright avocado crema made with 6 whole food ingredients! Plant-based, SO versatile, and just 25 minutes and 1 blender required!
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Platter of homemade Vegan Coconut Wraps filled with hummus and vegetables
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5-Minute Veggie Coconut Wraps
An easy, incredibly fresh and delicious lunch or snack idea: Grain-free coconut wraps with hummus, curry paste, and tons of fresh vegetables. Just 8 ingredients and 5 minutes required.
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Wood board filled with ingredients for making our Vegan Chimichurri recipe
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Magic Green Sauce (10 minutes!)
Creamy, spicy chimichurri-inspired sauce that requires 10 minutes and 8 ingredients! Perfect for adding to tacos, grilled vegetables, veggie burgers, and more!
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Plate with two Portobello Steaks topped with Avocado Chimichurri
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Portobello Steaks with Avocado Chimichurri
Grilled, marinated portobello steaks with a spicy avocado chimichurri sauce! An incredibly hearty and flavorful 30-minute plant-based meal!
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Using a tortilla chip to scoop up a bite of My Go-To Guacamole recipe
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My Go-To Guacamole
Incredibly creamy, flavorful guacamole ready in just 1 bowl, 10 minutes, and with 8 ingredients! The perfect dip for Mexican night!
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Wooden serving spoons resting on a bowl of Detox Salad
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5-Minute Green Salad with No-Mix Tahini Dressing
A quick-and-easy salad for when your body is craving greens and simplicity! Greens and vegetables in a 3-ingredient no-mix dressing. A simple, fresh, healthy side.
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Platse of Panko Baked Avocado Tacos with sliced radishes, limes, and cilantro
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Panko Baked Avocado Tacos
Easy, 30-minute panko baked avocado tacos that are creamy on the inside with a crunch on the outside! Paired perfectly with quick-pickled radish, cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce!
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Baking sheet with Vegan BBQ Jackfruit sandwiches
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BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Avocado Slaw
Simple, 30-minute BBQ jackfruit sandwiches that will fool any meat lover! A crunchy, cool avocado slaw and roasted salted cashews add even more texture and flavor. The perfect vegan substitute for pulled pork.
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Dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of Greek Guacamole
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Greek Guacamole
Simple, flavorful Greek-inspired guacamole with just 8 ingredients! Lemon juice, sun-dried and fresh tomato, oregano, parsley, and kalamata olives bring big flavor to this creamy, healthy dip! Enjoy as an appetizer or side alongside Greek- or Mediterranean-inspired meals.
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Plate of avocado boats stuffed with black beans, salsa, and red onion
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Avocado Boats (2 Ways)
Easy Avocado Boats two ways! Fill with seasoned black beans and taco-inspired toppings, or crispy chickpeas and tahini sauce! A simple, flavorful plant-based meal.
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Chocolate cupcake topped with vegan chocolate avocado frosting
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Chocolate Avocado Frosting (Vegan, No Powdered Sugar!)
Chocolate frosting with a secret healthier ingredient: avocado! Vegan, oil-free, nut-free, naturally sweetened, and made without powdered sugar!
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Vibrant Green Smoothie Bowl topped with shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, berries, chia seeds, and hemp seeds
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Super Green Smoothie Bowl
Simple SUPER green smoothie bowls packed with tons of greens and customizable toppings! The healthiest and easiest way to turn a smoothie into a meal.
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Glasses and a jar of our Avocado Green Smoothie alongside ingredients used to make it
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Creamy Avocado Banana Green Smoothie
Creamy, nutritious, 5-ingredient Avocado Banana Green Smoothie loaded with greens, healthy fats, and protein. The perfect plant-based way to start your day.
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Food processor with freshly blended vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding
Creamy, thick, nutritionally dense chocolate avocado peanut butter pudding! Just 6 ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates and banana, and so delicious.
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Two plates of Baked Sweet Potatoes with one having savory toppings and the other sweet
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Baked Sweet Potatoes 2 Ways!
Easy, healthy baked sweet potatoes two ways — savory and sweet! The perfect 30-minute, plant-based meal or snack when you don't feel like cooking.
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Straw in a tall glass of our Triple Chocolate Avocado Shake
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Triple Chocolate Avocado Shake
Creamy avocado chocolate shake made with THREE kinds of chocolate and frozen banana and avocado. So simple, so good.
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