Hass Avocado Recipes for a Healthy Diet

Recipes Recommended by registered dietitian Julie Upton, M.S., R.D.

Looking to add some zip to your healthful diet? Avocados add a creamy and delicious flavor to all types of recipes. Beyond its flavor, this luscious fruit also has many nutritional properties that can be part of a healthful diet. In fact, avocados contain nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

Here are a few Hass Avocado recipes that can fit within a health-conscious lifestyle. These recipes were selected by resident nutrition expert, Julie Upton, M.S., R.D..

Avocado-Cilantro Bagel Spread Smear on a bagel or spread on sandwiches and toast for a tasty alternative to many other popular spreads.	Black Bean, Avocado and Corn Salsa For a quick protein meal to fill you up, try this black bean salsa.	Classic Guacamole Top off your day with a real classic.
California Avocado Shrimp Cocktail Cilantro-spiked salsa, crunchy cucumbers and cool cubes of California Avocado take an old favorite to new flavor levels.	Holiday Vegetable and Hass Avocado Sauté A saut�ed medley of zucchini, bell peppers and Hass Avocados fits perfectly into a health-conscious menu any time of the year.	Mango, Papaya and Avocado Salsa Light and sweet, this salsa makes a tasty treat.
Meal in a Hass Avocado Half Here’s a meat-free main-dish salad with colorful, crunchy fresh vegetables, zippy herbs and black beans served up in its own avocado bowl.	Raspberry Avocado Salad with Honey Raspberry Vinaigrette Sweet, tangy raspberries, mandarin oranges and Fresh Hass Avocado combine to create this lively salad.	Roasted Beet and Hass Avocado Salad with Orange Dressing At only 120 calories per serving this succulent salad is a divine indulgence.
Roasted Garlic Avocado Pasta Roasted vegetables, tender chicken and Fresh Hass Avocados combine to make this penne perfection.	Tropical Salad with Hass Avocado and Grilled Shrimp A light and appetizing salad you�ll want to savor to the last bite.	Hass Avocado Stuffed Marinated Mushrooms Quick and delicious appetizers, perfect for any get-together
	Avocado and Turkey Crostini Simple flavors of turkey and avocado combine to create this tasty appetizer.