Easy Peasy Tip: Avocado, the Wonder Sub

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Easy Peasy Tips are simple actions you can take each week to make small shifts to more plant-centered eating that lead to big gains over time. When you’re making changes, it may take a few times to get your taste buds shifted to new flavors, but once you’ve rounded the bend, it’s easy peasy to enjoy!

 
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Avocados are an awesome substitute to up your plant power in so many dishes! They are particularly great for phasing out or reducing cheese and processed meats, which can be particularly hard on our systems, as well as oils, and replacing them with a delicious whole food. Here are some ways we like to use this wonder-fruit:

  • In quesadillas or tacos, instead of cheese (or use guacamole - Little Earthling approved!)

  • In grilled sandwiches, also instead of cheese (Little Earthling approved!)

  • Atop your pizza (after baking) to go cheese-less or even vegan cheese free

  • In sushi, instead of fish (Little Earthling approved!)

  • In sandwiches instead of cheese, processed meats, and/or mayo! (Little Earthling approved!)

  • In your pesto instead of oil

  • Atop a salad instead of an oil rich dressing (or use guacamole!)

  • Mixed in with pasta instead of oil or cheese (Little Earthling approved!)

  • And of course on toast or bagels! (Little Earthling approved!)

If you're stumped on how to get more plant-centered with some of your favorite dishes and quicker kid-friendly recipes, or to find general substitutions when eating in or out, get creative with avocados! They can for sure save the day! What other ways do you like to use avocados? :)