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Budget Vegan Dinners With Avocado

Looking for budget vegan dinners made with avocado? Avocado adds creamy richness and healthy fat to salads, toasts, bowls and dips - it pairs with lime, coriander and spice beautifully. Every recipe in this collection puts avocado front and centre - all plant-based and tested for the home cook.

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What You'll Find Here

Every recipe features avocado as a key ingredient
Avocado is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium and folate
Uses everyday supermarket ingredients - no specialist shops required
No meat, dairy or eggs - fully vegan and family-friendly
Recipes link to full instructions, prep times and serving sizes

11 recipes - all adapted for American kitchens with cup/ounce measurements and °F temperatures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cook with avocado in vegan recipes? +

Ripen avocados quickly by placing in a paper bag with a banana at room temperature for 1-2 days. Once cut, prevent browning with a squeeze of lemon or lime.

Is avocado healthy for a plant-based diet? +

Avocado is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium and folate. Avocado is a well-established ingredient in plant-based cooking and features in cuisines worldwide.

What are the cheapest vegan protein sources? +

Dried lentils (~50p per 100g dry), canned chickpeas (~60p per tin), frozen edamame (~£1.50 per 500g) and frozen peas are the best value. Tofu varies but firm tofu at around £1.50 per 280g block competes well with meat prices per gram of protein.

Do I need to be a confident cook to make these? +

Most recipes on this list are suitable for home cooks with basic skills. Each has a prep time listed - if you're a beginner, start with recipes under 30 minutes that have fewer than 10 ingredients.

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