8 Ways To Enjoy Healthy Food From Avocado

Illustration of how to eat healthy avocado (Unsplash/Karolin Baitinger)

JAKARTA – According to a number of studies, avocados are said to be a healthy food. Vegetable fats, protein, and fiber can help maintain a healthy heart, keep skin moisturized, and control weight.

If you are tired of consuming avocado by mashing it into juice or eating it as fruit without being processed, here are references to how to enjoy avocados with more variety.

1. Sprinkle spices

A quick way to season an avocado is to cut it into squares and toss in a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt. You can also add lemon juice and paprika powder or cayenne pepper.

2. Baked Egg Avocado

The simplest but delicious breakfast menu, you can roast avocado. Fill half an avocado with one egg and bake for 15-20 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius or until the egg is fully set.

To add the filling, you can mix the cooked minced meat with fresh herbs such as parsley, cayenne pepper, a pinch of salt and pepper.

Illustration of how to eat healthy avocado (iStockphoto)

3. Guacamole

Guacamole is one of the most popular Mexican dishes. You can make it with just avocado, herbs, and spices, and combine it with corn, pineapple, broccoli, and quinoa.

4. Salad

To keep you full longer, you can add avocado to a salad plate. Since salads are low in calories, adding avocado can make it a more filling meal.

5. Sushi

In Japanese cuisine, sushi uses many ingredients including avocado. Usually used using rice, seaweed, and fish. Avocados can also be added to rice rolls to create a soft taste in the mouth.

6. Hummus

Hummus usually uses chickpeas, olive oil, and tahini. Reported by Healthline, Tuesday, March 15, chickpeas are a good source of protein and tight dance. While tahini and olive oil contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. If you add avocado to your hummus mix, it will increase the healthy fat and fiber content.

7. Pancakes

Pancakes are usually made from flour with simple carbohydrates, can be replaced with avocado. Avocados contain healthy so that carbohydrates are complex. An attractive green avocado pancake with a thick texture. You can also add berries as a topping to increase the nutrition of the pancakes.

8. Avocado Scrambled Eggs

Regular dishes can be given a touch of avocado, as in scrambled eggs. You just need to add the diced avocado and cook it in the pan. Make sure to add the avocado when the egg is half-baked so that the nutrient-packed fruit doesn't burn.

Interested in making your menu more varied, especially by mixing avocado? Take note of the menu above and your dish will be more colorful.