Gil Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Exactly as the title asks. If you got a big crate of avocados, what would/could you do with them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'd give them all away to neighbors. I don't like avocados! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Well, my three kids can easily eat 24 in a week...we love them. You can freeze them with a bit of lemon in air tight baggies. Thaw for guacamole or to throw into chocolate smoothies/pudding. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 You can also make guacamole (with lots of lemon) and freeze it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Invite friends over for guacamole? Also, I do halve and peel them and toss them in the freezer. Defrosted the texture is acceptable for a smoother guac, but I usually toss them into smoothies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 . You can freeze them with a bit of lemon in air tight baggies. Thaw for guacamole ... ^ After doing a dance of happiness at the thought of that many avocados, I would fill up my freezer. Guac freezes very well. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 You can make soup with them. My BIL once made an avocado soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrichor Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 What SparklyUnicorn said, but maybe I'd keep 2-3 max. We'd leave a box in our masjid with a "free" sign on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Guac, avocado toast, smoothies, share with neighbors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I would plan things, but the kids would eat them fresh, plain before I could do anything with them. And I would be lucky to snag a few before they were gone. I have some avocado-eating children. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrichor Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I made avocado cheesecake once. I wouldn't make it again for myself, but my at-the-time toddler ate just about the whole thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 I made avocado cheesecake once. I wouldn't make it again for myself, but my at-the-time toddler ate just about the whole thing. Oh, c'mon Dust! You don't just say something like that without linking a recipe to try (or avoid!). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 The only one in the family who doesn't dislike them is my Dh, and then he isn't even fond of them. I would call the local food bank and see if they could take them or have any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I would put some in the fridge so they would ripen more slowly. I would eat guac for a long time. For, like, meals. I would put it into every salad I made, in large quantities. I would cut some in half, fill the little seed lake with walnut oil, and eat these plain for a vegetable side dish. I would have avocado, cheese, and tomato sandwiches on pita bread. And I would give some to the neighbors. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'd eat them happily just fresh, as a side dish for every meal. I'd make guacamole to freeze. I'd slice them and put them on quesadillas with cheese and red pepper pesto or chipotle cream sauce, maybe some turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'd be eating avocados with every meal- on top of scrambled eggs, as a grilled cheese/avocado/tomato sandwich, etc. And I'd freeze some. But since I'm the only one who likes them, I'd probably have to give half away. I can keep ripe ones in the fridge for a week so I could eat about 10 the first week and 10 the second, and freeze another ten or so. Truthfully, if I had that many, I would likely gorge on them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Definitely be making freezer guac!! Bags and bags of it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Freeze them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I would want to freeze them, but they'd probably be eaten so quickly I wouldn't have a chance. (This post was typed one-handed while eating avocado toast.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'd give them all away to neighbors. I don't like avocados! Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I would eat them straight. or add them to poultry sandwiches or salads. dh would make guacamole. (I'm wondering if you can freeze guacamole) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://www.active.com/nutrition/articles/recipe-avocado-cheesecake Here's one with a walnut crust, but there's no way I would use no-fat cream cheese as recommended in the recipe. :ack2: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/235847/avocado-cheesecake-with-walnut-crust/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Make a ton of guacamole with about 10 and enjoy the bean dip, and give the rest to the teachers at the school. I hate to see it go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Guacamole, sliced on sandwiches, on burgers in a salad, for a snack. We love avocado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 You can freeze avocado to save it. Gotta peel it first, just like bananas. I enjoy avocado for breakfast - cut it in half, wrap it in bacon so the bacon comes over the cut part of the avocado (making a cup), carefully crack a raw egg in the hole of the avocado so it doesn't fall out, bake in the oven for 20 minutes or so. Alternatively, scramble the eggs, add some lox and scallions, eat the whole thing with some smashed avocado. I put it in a fruit salad too - avocado, banana, strawberries, cherry, and I drizzle the whole thing with a light ginger-orange syrup I cook up on the stove. You can also bread avocados and fry them up - yum! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Eat what you want and can go through in a reasonable time. Give the test to the food bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssque Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I would make a huge bowl of guacamole. You could use around a half dozen and bake them with an egg inside. Cut the avocado in half and then crack the egg and put the yoke and some of the whites in the seed imprint. The rest would be used for toppings on tacos! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 You know, what's really good is is an avocado-bacon-mayo-tomato sandwich, with a dusting of garlic salt, and toasted bread! Oh man, now I'm hungry. Where did you get 60 avocados? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Mash and freeze, either as guacamole or plain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I would get a spoon, a salt shaker, and go to town. Then I probably wouldn't eat another avocado for a year :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Can I just say I am jealous? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'd make a crap ton of avocado smoothies and freeze in individual sized containers for easy daily thawing thereafter. Just a little mashed avocado, some honey and a bit of rice milk or coconut milk, maybe a banana - yum. I love the suggestion to make some guacamole and invite over friends! I might take that a different direction, and have some girls over to do hair masks and facials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I can't imagine having that many! I was really looking forward to an avocado today but it was about 3 days past it's prime. Now I know I can freeze them when I find good ones at the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'll PM my address. You shouldn't have to deal with this alone. :-) The thai place puts them in the coconut curry just before serving. That's kind of awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 We had BLATs for dinner -- bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato sandwiches. Yum. I could see this being a problem I'd enjoy having! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'd make some guac to freeze, some to eat now, leave about 10 to eat in salads, sandwiches etc...we love them!!! Oh! Have Mexican dinners...chicken tortilla soup, tacos, enchiladas... use them as topping for those. Send some our way, we'll put them to good use :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 1. Make copious amounts of Guac 2. Invite me. 3. I'll bring the chips and margaritas. Olè 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Mix them with banana and lightly sprinkle with Himalayan pink salt. Mmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 1. Make copious amounts of Guac 2. Invite me. 3. I'll bring the chips and margaritas. Olè Lol! Sounds like a fantastic plan :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebbyribs Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Most of the above. :-) We like them on veggie burgers, in cucumber-avocado sushi rolls, and with chilaquiles as well. They make a nice, creamy salad dressing too: http://www.simplyscratch.com/2014/04/creamy-avocado-salad-dressing.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 They don't all have to go into the stomach. You can also make avocado facial treatments. Just google. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 We go through a ton of avocados in this vegetarian household! At the beginning of each week I make a huge bowl of guac with tons of lime. We eat it throughout the week with chips, with Mexican-style dinners, even on bagels. And yes, it does freeze well in slices, mashed into portion sizes, or as guac. LOL, If all else fails I would offer a class on how to check an avocado for ripeness at the supermarket without bruising and ruining the thing as a public service! Arg, a pet peeve of mine is opening an avo to discover somebody has killed it already with their thumbs:) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 My boys easily use 5 to 6 each for a tall cup of avocado milkshake :) Oldest would also happily used up the avocados by making California Temaki (sushi cone). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'd eat a couple, I like them with boiled eggs, on turkey sandwiches (with boiled eggs) and on Cobb style salads (which have boiled eggs). I don't like guacamole (tomatillos :ack2: ) but I could do avocado hummus. I'd try to give some away but most people around here are more meat/potato types. I'd freeze the rest and look up lots of recipes for things to do with frozen avocados. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'd have a taquito party. Huge bowl of guacamole, huge bowl of salsa, a pot of beans on the stove. Invite everyone over to watch Mad Max or some other loud, fun movie. Or a week of Have'a chips and avocado. Nice and simple. Man, I'd hate it in the end though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 This would be paradise for us! They would be gone within a few days. Mostly, we just cut in half, sprinkle a little salt and eat with a spoon. I'd probably make some guacamole if I had so many. I'd also likely use it for a recipe or two (family burrito, deviled eggs, for chicken/tuna salad for those who eat meat, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 In addition to many of the other suggestions, we would make smoothies with avocado, banana, and pear. I learned this while living in Brazil. Everything they make with avocados there is sweet. Another thing my teenagers do when we have extras is make chocolate pudding. I don't have the recipe; they got it online. That always wipes out any extra avocados we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Well, my three kids can easily eat 24 in a week...we love them. You can freeze them with a bit of lemon in air tight baggies. Thaw for guacamole or to throw into chocolate smoothies/pudding. You can also make guacamole (with lots of lemon) and freeze it. I had no idea I could do this. Can I use lime juice instead of lemon? Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrichor Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Oh, c'mon Dust! You don't just say something like that without linking a recipe to try (or avoid!). It was a few years ago, I didn't think it set properly(or tasted good), so I didn't save the recipe. It was probably one of the first things I found when I typed "avocado cheesecake recipe" into google. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Lots of guacamole Avocado and tomato sandwiches This: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chocolate-avocado-mousse-recipe.html maybe this: http://jessicainthekitchen.com/vegan-creamy-chocolate-avocado-ice-cream/ Freeze the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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