BLT Avocado Stuffing (+ 5 Avocado Stuffing Recipes)

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Paired with crispy bacon and juicy tomatoes, this BLT Stuffed Avocado Has all the best parts of the sandwich and adds healthy fats and fiber – minus the bread!similar to a Avocado Baked Eggs, we’re stuffing the avocado shells with protein and toppings to make this a hearty meal.This is one of my favorites Avocado Keto Recipesbut i still have 10 Stuffed Avocado Recipe Loaded with delicious toppings underneath.

ingredients you need

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for stuffed avocados, the role of each ingredient in the recipe, and substitution options. See recipe card below for measurements.

• avocado – Make sure they are ripe so they can be easily mashed.
• bacon – This recipe will cook in a skillet on the stove, but you can cook Bacon in the oven or Microwave Bacon to save spatter and time.
• grape tomatoes – You can also use cherry tomatoes, or any tomato you like. For larger ones, seed them and chop.
• lettuce – This is the most classic lettuce in the BLT flavor, but feel free to substitute a different lettuce or any vegetable.
• lime juice – Refreshes the flavor and prevents the avocado from browning. Squeeze it fresh for the best flavor, or use it in a bottle for convenience.
• spices – Garlic powder, salt and pepper.

For stuffed avocado recipes with other fillings, see the variations below!

How to Make Stuffed Avocados

This section describes how to make BLT avocado (but the same technique applies to all types of avocado recipes), with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. See the recipe card below for full instructions.

1. Cook the bacon. Place bacon in a cold skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, flipping occasionally, until crisp. Blot dry with paper towels.
2. Prepare the avocado. Halve avocados and remove pits. Scoop out some (not all) of the meat and transfer to a bowl.

3. paste. Mash avocado with lime juice and spices.
4. Add filling. Stir in tomatoes, lettuce, and chopped bacon.

4. thing. Add the filling to the avocado halves and serve.

10 More Avocado Stuffing Recipes (Variations)

Want to change it? Try these different stuffed avocado recipes. For all of these, you’ll use the same process, using half the avocado flesh in the filling and serving inside the shell.

1. Crab – Stuff the avocado in half Cold Crab Dip. Top with chives.
2. shrimp – Cooked shrimp (any Grilled Shrimp or fried shrimp good results! ), diced tomatoes, bell peppers, chives and drizzle spicy mayo.
3. Egg – you(s) can do it Baked Avocado Eggs breakfast, or spoon egg salad (made with mayo and classic inserts) into avocado for lunch. Drizzle with hot sauce to heat up.
4. Caprese – Search “Caprese Stuffed Avocado” in the Wholesome Yum app iPhone or android.
5. chicken – Chicken salad is the easiest option for lunch. (try Classic Chicken Salad, Avocado Chicken Salador Mediterranean Chicken Salad.) You can also combine chicken and shrimp for a shrimp salad. If you prefer a warmer version, add warm diced chicken breast and cooked vegetables to the avocado, top with cheese, and bake until melted.
6. tuna – Avocado Tuna Salad (made with tuna, avocado, lime juice, red onion, celery, jalapeño, and cilantro) is my favorite way to make tuna stuffed avocado, but Tuna Egg Salad Also works great.
7. Taco – Taco Stuffed Avocado with Ground Beef Taco Meat and Taco Seasoning is one of my keto avocado recipes easy keto recipes! Top with sour cream for extra richness.
8. salad – Stuffing avocado with coleslaw is an easy vegetarian option.try regular coleslawor for twisting, use Cilantro Lime Salad. Alternatively, combine the salad with pulled pork before adding the avocado halves.
9. mediterranean – Chicken or shrimp, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, sliced ​​olives, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.Chickpeas also work well here, but be warned Chickpeas are not keto friendlyalthough still considered healthy for most other diets.
10. salsa – Chunky salsa is a great accompaniment to avocado; there’s a reason fruit is a common ingredient in many salsa recipes! Try the classic pico de gallo or (not low carb but still healthy) Pineapple Salsa.

How to eat stuffed avocados?

The best way to eat avocado stuffing recipes is to use a spoon. Just scoop out bite marks that include some filling and some outside edges of the avocado.

Storage Instructions

• Shop: Stuffed avocado recipes are best fresh, so I don’t recommend storing them for later. Because avocados brown quickly after being cut, it’s best to make them right before serving. However, you can prepare all the fillings ahead of time. If you have leftovers, drizzle the avocados with extra lime juice to reduce browning and store in the refrigerator for a day or two.
• Meal preparation: Prepare bacon and slice all other vegetables. Halve and mash avocados before serving.
• freeze: you can frozen avocado, but it’s better to enjoy them later as part of a recipe instead of simply enjoying them. I don’t recommend freezing the stuffed ones because the texture of the avocado flesh and most stuffing options don’t go well after thawing.

More Avocado Lunch Recipes

In addition to my vast health and keto library Avocado Recipestry these easy quick meals:

BLT Stuffed Avocado

This BLT Stuffed Avocado is the perfect healthy lunch! Learn how to make it in minutes, plus 10 easier stuffed avocado recipes.

Prepare: 10 minute

chef: 5 minute

All: 15 minute

Serving Size: 4 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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1. put bacon in a frying pan While the pan is still cold. Cook the bacon over low or medium heat until the edges begin to curl. Flip and continue to cook until golden and crisp. This process may take 5 minutes or more. Blot dry with paper towels (it will be more crumbly as it cools).

2. Meanwhile, cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop half of the pulp from each avocado half (leave half undisturbed) and transfer to bowls.

3. Mash the avocado with lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

4. Stir in grape tomatoes and lettuce (adjust seasoning as needed).

5. When the bacon pieces are cool enough to handle, chop them up and place in a bowl.

6. Scoop the mixture back into the avocado halves.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1/2 avocado filling

See the blog post above for 10 healthier avocado stuffing recipes.

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories
189

fat
16 grams

protein
4 grams

total carbohydrates
10gram

net carbs
3g

fiber
7 grams

sugar
1 g

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