16 delicious recipes that take avocado to the next level

Add some oomph to avocado on toast with this delicious recipe. In a twist on the classic combo, edamame, avo, lemon and chilli are mashed and spread on grainy toast. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch or a hearty snack

This spiced avocado salad recipe makes a substantial side dish to barbecue meats or seared chicken breast or you can serve it with smoked chicken or crispy bacon for lunch

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Light, creamy and packed full of flavour, this gorgeous avocado pate is beautiful spread on crackers with salmon and served as part of a tasting plate for afternoon tea or nibbles.

This recipe is for all the avo fans. Creamy, ripe avocados are filled with chilli-spiked prawns and drizzled with a tangy lime mayo. Heaven! Try as a delicious gluten-free starter

Use medium-grain rice. A bamboo mat makes roiling nori easy. Note

Vine-ripened truss tomatoes are perfect for a simple recipe like this for their brilliant colour, robust flavour and crisp, tangy flesh to stand out at their best. This salad is perfect for lunch or as a side at dinner.

Megan May’s simple fresh green bowl is surprisingly delicious and satisfying. It will also get you off to a great start in the morning as the avocado is filled with good fats, vitamins and minerals, the coconut water is hydrating and the pineapple and papaya are high in enzymes. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

This is one instance when an under-ripe avocado will come in handy. If it’s too ripe the avocado will go mushy during the frying process. These fat avocado ‘chips’ would also be great served alone as a snack with the jalapeño ranch as a dipping sauce. Recipe by Leisha Jones.

Enjoy a sweet treat that just so happens to be gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free with this delicious avocado and lime mousse slice recipe. It’s the perfect guilt-free indulgence

Drink this in the morning for a quick, nutrient-packed pick-me-up. The avocado adds a lovely texture.

Throw some different ingredients into the traditional burger with chicken patties, avocado slices and rashers of bacon. This new combo won’t disappoint.

These tortillas are brimming with delicious ingredients including lettuce, chicken, salsa, sour cream and avocado, all sprinkled with cheesy corn chips.

Excite your taste buds with this fresh and delicious haloumi and avocado bruschetta. It makes a brilliant snack, light lunch or dinner or starter to a dinner spread.

Bbq lemon prawns with char-grilled avocado panzanella salad

This chicken pasta salad with pesto recipe is a simple and scrumptious dish that can be made in minutes!