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    Home ยป Appetizers & Sides

    Avocado Halves Four Ways

    Published: Mar 7, 2016 / Updated: Sep 4, 2018 / 10 Comments

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    Avocado halves four ways - each takes less than 5 minutes. Liven up your avocado for a yummy snack!

    two bowls of four avocado halves four ways with spoons

    When I was little, my mom used to give me half an avocado as a snack.

    Usually it was filled with minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Ever since then, it's been a favorite of mine.

    Avocados are pretty versatile and taste good with many different flavors, so I did a bit of experimenting.

    The lemon and oil and balsamic and oil toppings are nothing revolutionary, but I wanted to share those since you may not have tried them.

    two avocado halves in a blue bowl with a lemon wedge

    The other two are a bit different, and I think they're delicious.

    The one with Greek yogurt is basically a quick tzatziki. I love my kalamata olives, but feel free to omit them if they're not to your liking.

    The fourth one has a sweet and salty Asian-style dressing and is equally delcious.

    red bowl with two avocado halves

    I hope you enjoy these.

    What do you top your avocados with?

    two bowls of avocado halves four ways

    Avocado Halves Four Ways

    Four fast ways to top avocados!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
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    Ingredients
     

    Method 1:

    • 1/2 avocado
    • 2 parts olive oil
    • 1 part lemon juice
    • Smoked paprika to taste
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Method 2:

    • 1/2 avocado
    • 2 parts olive oil
    • 1 part balsamic vinegar
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Method 3:

    • 1/2 avocado
    • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1/8 teaspoon dried dill
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 5 kalamata olives pitted and halved

    Method 4:

    • 1/2 avocado
    • 1/4 teaspoon rice vinegar
    • 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1/4 teaspoon hoisin sauce
    • 1 tablespoon mayo
    • 1/2 spring onion chopped

    Instructions
     

    Method 1:

    • Squeeze lemon juice into avocado half (I do less than 1/2 a lemon), and then top with olive oil (approx. double the quantity of lemon juice). Add a pinch of smoked paprika and salt and pepper, to taste.

    Method 2:

    • Pour vinegar into avocado half (I fill less than half the hole). Top with olive oil (approx. double the quantity of vinegar). Add salt & pepper to taste.

    Method 3:

    • Mix everything together except for the olives. Add yogurt mixture to avocado and then top with the olives.

    Method 4:

    • Mix ingredients together except for spring onion and then pour into halved avocado. Top with spring onion.
    Keyword avocado four ways
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Jasmin says

      July 2, 2016 at 3:19 AM

      What a simple, but lovely recipe idea! I must try avocado tzatziki version... ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 2, 2016 at 9:15 AM

        Thanks Jasmin ๐Ÿ™‚ hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. S says

      May 29, 2016 at 6:23 AM

      Hi There. It says that the cook time is 4 minutes. But I wanted to know what it's cooked in? Oven or microwave? Sorry it say sound like a silly question. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 29, 2016 at 9:21 AM

        Hi! These aren't actually 'cooked'. When I input the recipe I have two choices - prep time and cook time. I consider the prep time the time it takes to get the ingredients ready, and then the cook time is when you're actually making the dish even if it isn't technically cooked. Sorry for the confusion ๐Ÿ™‚

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    3. Dawn at Girl Heart Food says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:13 AM

      Great idea! Love this ๐Ÿ™‚ Avocados are one of my favourite foods so it's great to have some options with them!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 8, 2016 at 6:43 AM

        Agreed! Thanks Dawn.

        Reply
    4. Erin says

      March 7, 2016 at 8:51 PM

      Each recipe sounds delish! Your photos are so beautiful <3

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 7, 2016 at 9:02 PM

        Thanks so much Erin!! ?

        Reply
    5. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      March 7, 2016 at 2:52 PM

      I never have stuffed avocados before and definitely am inspired too now - love each of the recipes, especially the dill one as it's my favourite herb!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 7, 2016 at 3:39 PM

        Thank you Thalia ๐Ÿ™‚ hope you like them.

        Reply

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