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Easy Family Dinners

Between early mornings, busy days, hectic afternoons and fun in the Summer sun, it's understandable that you just want to be able to whip up easy, healthy dinners at night. The good news is that in addition to our simple dinner ideas, you can add an avo to your family favourites to give those frequent meals a tasty twist.

Start by simply adding an avo to your chicken, fish, noodles or spaghetti; or try one of the healthy recipe ideas below.

If you have some guests coming over on the weekend, or any other Summer entertaining plans, you can also make an impression with one of our Outdoor Entertaining recipe ideas.

Avocado and Macaroni and Cheese (or Pasta Bake)

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Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

1 avocado, diced
300g macaroni noodles
1 egg
¼ cup reduced fat cream
1 cup grated low fat cheddar cheese

  • Cook 300g macaroni noodles in boiling water for 10–12 minutes.
  • Drain well and put into a large bowl.
  • Beat 1 egg, ¼ cup reduced fat cream and add to the pasta.
  • Stir through 1 cup grated low fat cheddar cheese and 1 diced avocado.
  • Spoon into baking dish.
  • Cook in 180ºC oven for 25–30 minutes, until golden.


Avocado and Tomato Baked Potato

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Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

1 avocado
4 medium potatoes
1 tomato
Low fat sour cream

  • Wrap 4 medium potatoes individually in cooking foil.
  • Cook in 180ºC oven for 45 minutes, until tender.
  • Dice the flesh of 1 avocado and 1 tomato.
  • Place 1 tbsp of low fat sour cream in the centre of each potato.
  • Spoon tomato and avocado into each potato.


Avocado Chicken Pasta

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Serves: 2-4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

2 avocados
400g spiral noodles
1 barbecue chicken
Mild Mexican tomato salsa

  • Cook 400g spiral noodles in boiling water for 10 – 12 minutes, until tender.
  • Rinse under cold water, drain well and set aside.
  • Finely slice the meat from a barbecue chicken.
  • Combine the chicken and pasta in a bowl.
  • Add 1 cup mild Mexican tomato salsa and 2 cubed avocados.
  • Gently toss to combine.


Avocado Mashed Potatoes

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Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

2 avocados
500g potatoes
Salt and pepper

  • Add 500g of peeled and chopped potatoes to boiling water.
  • Boil potatoes for 7 minutes or until tender and then drain.
  • Mash potatoes in a bowl.
  • Add 2 chopped avocados to the mashed potatoes and continue mashing.
  • Season with a little salt and pepper.


Pizza Topped with Slices of Avocado

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Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

1 avocado
1 ready made pizza base
Tomato pasta sauce
1 cup of low fat cheddar cheese (grated)
½ cup sliced ham
Olives and sundried tomatoes (as much as desired)

  • Top ready made pizza base with ½ cup tomato pasta sauce.
  • Put 1 cup grated low fat cheddar and ½ cup sliced ham on top.
  • Cook in 220ºC oven for 20 – 25 minutes, until golden.
  • Top the pizza with sliced avocado, olives and sundried tomatoes.


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