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Enjoy Ripe Avocados in Every Dish During California Avocado Month

The warm weather and summer sun can only mean one thing – it’s California Avocado Month…

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From Tree to Table: Everyday Recipes Using California Avocados

California Avocado season is here! Now’s the time to enjoy locally grown, ethically sourced California Avocados at their peak. Grown…

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How to Make the Best Guacamole

What is Guacamole? Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, spread or sauce, and there are lots of…

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The Most Popular California Avocado Recipes of 2024

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NEW AVOCADO RECIPES TO TRY

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California Avocado Miso Shrimp Rice Bowl

Thick slices of ethically sourced California Avocado and gingery miso-marinated shrimp star in this vibrant coconut…

Arroz con Cangrejo with California Avocados
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Arroz con Cangrejo with California Avocados

Chef Lopez offers this as a special when California Avocados are in season. It’s not exactly…

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Avocado Key Lime Pudding in Jars

All-American Recipe Contest 2014 Grand Prize Winner in the Desserts Category. This easy to make-no-cook key…

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Tropical Shrimp and Avocado Salad

It’s a taste of the tropics with this California Avocado shrimp salad. Simply marinate cooked shrimp…

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FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE GUACAMOLE

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Baked Kale Chips with Guacamole

These spicy citrus kale chips are a perfect accompaniment to this simple guacamole recipe.

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Chunky Guacamole Perfecto

Your guests will say “Ole!” when they taste the fresh ingredients in this guacamole. Good source…

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O’Hara Family Guacamole

This California Avocado grower guacamole recipe offers a spicy and bold addition to your appetizer spread.

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Cajun Guacamole

This recipe celebrates the union of guacamole and Cajun cuisine, with California Avocados, peppers, onion, tomatoes,…

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RECIPES FROM REGISTERED DIETITIANS

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Leafy Green Salad with Fresh Figs, Beets and Avocado

Elevate your regular leafy green salad by adding fresh figs, beets and avocado to the mix!…

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Fruity Avocado Smoothie Bowl

This creamy, fruity bowl is perfect for a spring breakfast. With spinach, pineapple, and avocado, this…

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Avocado & Roasted Garlic Hummus Platter

A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer platter featuring an avocado hummus recipe with great nutrition and heart-healthy goodness…

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Avocado Chicken & Brown Rice Veggie Medley

This simple one-skillet dinner makes an easy meal for one person, including lemony chicken breast and…

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TASTY BRUNCH RECIPES

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Sweet Potato Avocado Toast

Switch up your normal avocado toast by swapping bread for sweet potato instead!

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Chilaquiles de California Avocado

These “breakfast nachos” are a fun and delicious dish to add to your weekend breakfast spread.

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Chicken and California Avocado Skillet Chilaquiles

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Veggie Lovers Crêpes with California Avocado

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AVOCADO TOAST INSPIRATION

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Fried Avocado Toast with Caramelized Bacon and Arugula

This delicious dish takes avocado toast to new heights – the tempura fried avocado layered on…

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“Toastest with the Mostest” Pokecado Toast with California Avocado

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California Avocado Toast

Recipe courtesy of Chef Tara Lazar, Cheeky’s, Palm Springs, CA

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California Avocado Toast with Pickled Red Onions, Egg and Esplette Pepper

Sweet pickled onions and a luscious poached egg make for a perfect avocado toast breakfast.

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QUICK AND EASY RECIPES

Vegetarian Charcuterie Board
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Vegetarian Charcuterie Board with Avocado and Three-Bean Salad

This party platter is fun to make and even more fun to eat! With a colorful…

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3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate California Avocado Truffles

With 3 simple ingredients, these no bake avocado fudge truffles are sure to be a favorite…

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Honey Citrus California Avocado Dip

This recipe includes a delightful honey citrus dip made with avocado and mascarpone cheese which is…

Plate of California Avocado spreads on whole grain toast.
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3 Ways to Make California Avocado Spread

Choose between the classic, garlic, or sweet avocado spread recipes to put on your toast. Try…

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VEGETARIAN RECIPES

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Huevos Rancheros with Fresh Cranberry Beans, California Avocado and Charred Salsa

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California Avocado and Summer Fruit Salad

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American Dream Cupcakes

Fresh California Avocado replaces the butter or oil in a traditional cupcake recipe and creates a…

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California Avocado Ginger Turmeric Smoothie

Turmeric, ginger and California Avocado along with carrot juice, banana, honey and naval orange to sweeten…

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Avocado Mango & Hatch Chile Salsa
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Avocado, Mango & Hatch Chile Salsa

Mango and avocado pair deliciously together in sweet and savory dishes. This Avocado, Mango and Hatch…

Warm Chicken Sausage, Veggies and California Avocado
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Warm Chicken Sausage, Veggies and California Avocado

This recipe is easy to make, nutritious, and is a one-skillet meal. It is elevated with…

Avocado Blueberry Pops
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Avocado Blueberry Pops

A decadent, creamy, frozen dessert that’s actually healthy! California Avocados are blended with coconut milk and…

Avocado and Shrimp Quesadilla with Green Chile Salsa
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Avocado and Shrimp Quesadilla with Green Chile Salsa

This shrimp quesadilla with avocado is complemented by the flavors of roasted green chile salsa, garlic…

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Ham, Fresh Mozzarella, and Avocado Sandwich

Here’s a simple ham avocado sandwich that’s a little bit of Italy with fresh mozzarella and…

Shrimp Quesadilla with Avocado
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Shrimp Quesadilla with Avocado

A shrimp quesadilla can be wonderful, and a shrimp quesadilla recipe with creamy avocado is even…

California Avocado Butter Board
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California Avocado Better-Than-Butter Board

This colorful, crunchy, sweet and savory California Avocado Butter Board is beautiful enough to become your…

California Avocado Tomato Sandwich
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California Avocado and Tomato Sandwich

This creamy avocado and ripe tomato sandwich recipe is super simple and so tasty. Fresh California…

California Avocado Banana Pancakes
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California Avocado Banana Pancakes

This California Avocado Banana Pancakes recipe can be made two ways, with or without flour. The…

Turkey Burger Bowl
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Turkey Burger Bowl

Sauteed mushrooms and seasoned ground turkey makes this turkey burger bowl recipe tasty, and delicious California…

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California Burger in a Bowl

Put a California Avocado twist on an iconic American dish: the hamburger! For those who crave…

Cuban Salad
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Cuban Salad

California Avocados are a highlight in this simple Cuban avocado salad recipe. Three fresh ingredients, tomatoes,…

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