Avocado

Avocados add creamy, nutrient-dense richness, taking the place of butter in these baked sweets.

Shallow-fried scallops get extra crispy on the outside and super tender inside when double-dredged in an Old Bay–seasoned cornmeal mixture. Bonus: they’re gluten-free.

The dressing on this bowl is a green goddess 2.0, with matcha adding an earthy undertone to the whole dish.

You know the old saying: Sounds weird, tastes great! For real, though, you are going to love this super sippable, refreshing beverage.

Who says oatmeal needs to be sweet? Prepare the oats as you traditionally would, but instead of adding berries and sweeteners, toss in greens and kimchi, then top with an egg, hemp seeds, and avocado.

A bright and spicy sauce works as both marinade for the shrimp and dressing for the citrus salad in these colorful rice bowls.

A tangy cabbage slaw and zesty, charred avocadoes dressed with lime juice and chili powder brighten up this earthy, warming stew.

Leftover rice and canned beans makes this recipe quick and easy to throw together at the start of any day.

Topped off with a simple raw corn salsa, these patties are a crowd-pleasing and low-maintenance summer dinner.

Bacon does double-duty in this nuanced version of Cobb salad: the crispy slices add flavor and texture, and the rendered fat becomes the base of a warm vinaigrette.

With tahini, miso, a touch of sweetness, and rice vinegar, this umami-lover’s dream salad is the perfect way to put a fresh spin on a Western classic.

Prep ahead for a Tex-Mex-inspired grain bowl you can assemble in just 10 minutes.

Starting with fresh ingredients like avocado and cucumber this take on a poke bowl is simple to execute and surprisingly tasty. Try this variation on everyone’s favorite sushi roll, deconstructed, with all the great taste of a California roll.

Round out a breakfast of spiced lamb sausage patties with a handful of leafy greens and creamy avocado.

Toss a few extra cobs on the grill at your next cookout and stash them to make this smoky corn salad later in the week.

This cooling soba salad has a creamy, savory dressing flavored with tahini, miso, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Jicama matchsticks add crunch, while avocado contributes richness.