Warm Avocado - Yay or Nay?

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​Avocados are almost always enjoyed at room temperature or cold. Rarely do we think to heat them up for fear of how they will end up. Is there any reason for us to be uneased or should we be trying them warm in the kitchen?

​Well, VEGNEWS has some ideas for ways to enjoy them warm and I figured I'd share along with some of the ways I've used them in the past.

I've enjoyed avocados warm in a few dishes in the past and they end up becoming a warm, rich, creamy bite of food. They are just as delicious as they are in something like a guacamole or as a spread on a sandwich. 

1. As a LAYER in a Mexican style DIP. A layered dip is a fabulous way to enjoy avocados warm. Layers of refried beans, melty cheese, and avo / prepared guacamole make for a creamy, rich, and delicious dip that is so hard to stop eating!
2. Along the same lines was my Tortsagne. Inspired by a traditional pasta lasagne, I took a Mexican approach and layered beans, cheese, guacamole, and tortillas in a baking dish. A little bake up in the oven and you've got a layered dish that is so utterly satisfying. Forgive the poor picture quality, this was when I was first starting out :P The recipe is still a hit though and y'all will love it!                                                                         http://happyveggie.weebly.com/recipes/tortsagne
3. Some of their suggestions include off the grill, fried, or in baked goods like cakes and cookies. Speaking from experience, they work beautifully in chocolatey desserts. Cakes and cupcakes turn out fabulously with avocado included. 

Finding perfect avocados can be like finding a needle in a haystack but I intend to find the perfect avocados to test out some of vegnews suggested ideas. I'm most looking forward to breading and frying them. I am picturing a crispy and delicious golden brown coating with a smooth, luxuriously creamy center that I know I'd enjoy!

How about you, are you on the pro or con side of eating avocados warm? Comment, Tweet, or FB me!


​HAPPY VEG