I am trying not to panic. I am deep breathing right now, because there is a drought in California that indicates a pending avocado shortage. YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY. AN AVOCADO SHORTAGE.
Sorry, I didn't mean to alarm you. BUT THERE IS GOING TO BE AN AVOCADO SHORTAGE.
*deep breathes*
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Here are the ten best avocado dishes that we won't be able to eat anymore - or, in the best case scenario, that are going to get ultra-expensive - due to the avocado shortage in California.
When you say "avocado" who amongst us does not immediately think "guacamole"? And who amongst us cannot resist eating an entire batch of guacamole in one sitting? This writer cannot. Guilty as charged - but at least the guilt comes with a side of "super shiny hair."
Nothing says "FIESTA" like a quinoa salad - particularly one that has the heartiness of black beans, the zing of cumin, lime, and cilantro, and the creamy goodness of avocado in every bite.
Avocado and lime go together like peas and carrots; unlike peas and carrots, they make an excellent dessert. Think Key Lime Pie with a healthy, superfood twist!
The ultimate in comfort food - but one that won't weigh you down or make you feel sluggish after indulging. This creamy, garlicky pasta can be whipped up in fifteen minutes; if you've got an avocado and some pasta, you've got dinner!
This summery favourite has it all - a perfect light dinner, and one that is so easy to throw together. If I hear there is going to be a tomato shortage, I quit.
Forget those mayonnaise-laden pasta salads of the past - this scrumptious, Ranch-style dressing is made from avocado. It's a dilly of a dish!
Chock full of vegetables and bursting with flavour, this dish makes it easy to be green. This bowl of goodness is great hot or cold - so make extra, for leftovers.
I made these healthy homemade fudgsicles for a pregnant friend last summer - and she told me it made being nine months pregnant in the hottest July on record easy to take. Or, "easier" to take. She was still nine months pregnant in July. We cannot expect fudgsicles to work miracles, can we? Well, maybe these ones can. They're made with avocado!
This crowd-pleasing pasta salad will make you the hit of the potluck circuit! The only thing is that you might get pigeon holed into making it for EVERY potluck. Well, there are worse things to happen - this dish is super quick and easy to make.
For many, this is the dessert that started it all. Our dual love affairs with chocolate and with avocado can be satisfied in one easy dessert. Yes, it's good for you!
Now, if you don't mind me, I'm off to the grocery store to stock up on avocado, while I still can. In the meantime, I'm going to be doing the rain dance for California. Maybe it's not too late!
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