Do you eat avocados? They are a fantastic food to eat, and belong in the top ten healthiest foods, along with blueberries, kiwifruit, apple, etc. Did you know you can eat them baked as well as fresh?
Do you eat avocados? They are one of the top ten healthiest foods, alongside blueberries, kiwifruit, apples, and more. While many people enjoy avocados fresh, did you know you can also bake them? If you’re hunting for baked avocado recipes, this simple yet tasty baked avocado recipe is one of my favorites! I’m sure once you make it, you’ll want to prepare it over and over again. Select avocados that are ripe yet firm for the best baking results.
We planted two Hass avocado trees a few years ago. While they are only about four feet high now, I expect they will produce fruit within the next three to four years. Expect more avocado recipes coming up! Read our article here for more information on the health benefits of Avocados.
For spreading on bread or making guacamole, choose softer, more ripe avocados. However, for baking recipes like this one, firmer avocados work best.
Here are my thoughts on different varieties:
Hass Avocados: Best for baking and general use.
Reed Avocados: Avoid due to large seeds.
Fuerte Avocados: Ripen green and can be deceptive.
Gently squeeze avocados with your thumb and forefinger to check ripeness. Enjoy!
•2 Large, firm but ripe Avocados
•2 tablespoons (40ml) Olive Oil
•1 teaspoon (5ml) chopped fresh Ginger
•1 cup (250ml) firm Tofu, diced into 1.25 cm (1/2 inch) cubes
•1 teaspoon (5ml) Chinese Sesame Oil (Yeo’s brand recommended)
•1 tablespoon (20ml) Sweet Chilli Sauce (Trident brand recommended)
•1 tablespoon (20ml) Sweet Soy Sauce (ABC brand recommended)
•1 matchbox-sized chunk of Creamed Coconut, chopped (canned is okay)
•1/2 cup (125ml) cooked Green Peas
•1 tablespoon (20ml) fresh Lemon Juice
•1 teaspoon (5ml) Celtic Sea Salt
•1 tablespoon (20ml) minced fresh Coriander Leaves
– Carefully run a knife from the stem end downwards around the avocados.
– Twist to separate the halves and remove the seeds.
– Scoop out the avocado flesh, leaving a 1.25 cm (1/2 inch) border.
– Chop the avocado flesh into large rough chunks.
– Heat the olive oil in a heavy non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
– Add asafoetida powder and sauté for a few seconds.
– Add ginger and sauté for 1 minute.
– Add tofu and stir-fry until browned.
– Drizzle sesame oil, sweet chili sauce, and sweet soy sauce over the tofu.
– Fold in the creamed coconut and stir until melted.
– Add peas, lemon juice, salt, and minced fresh coriander. Stir well.
– Finally, add avocado chunks, mix, and remove from heat.
– Place the avocado halves on a flame-proof gratin dish and add the stuffing.
– Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) for 10 minutes.
– Serve immediately.
This baked avocado recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. Avocados are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a nutritious meal that supports a balanced diet.
Got room for an avocado tree? Imagine how much money you’ll save in the years ahead, and homegrown avocados taste much better than commercially picked ones. Your neighbors will love you too!