With crisp bacon and juicy tomatoes, this BLT stuffed avocado has all the best parts of the sandwich, with a boost of healthy fats and fiber — minus the bread! Similar to an avocado baked egg and BLT salad, we’re filling the avocado shell with protein and toppings to make this dish a filling meal. This is one of my favorite avocado keto recipes, but I also have 10 more stuffed avocado recipes loaded with delicious toppings below.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for stuffed avocados, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Avocados – Make sure they are ripe, so that they can mash easily.Bacon – This recipe will cook it in a pan on the stovetop, but you can cook bacon in the oven or microwave bacon to save on splatters and time.Grape Tomatoes – You can also use cherry tomatoes, or any tomato you prefer. For larger ones, seed them and chop.Romaine Lettuce – This is the most classic lettuce for BLT flavor, but feel free to substitute a different lettuce or really any greens.Lime Juice – Freshens up the flavor and keeps avocado from turning brown. Squeeze it fresh for best flavor, or use bottled for convenience.Spices – Garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
For stuffed avocado recipes with other fillings, see the variations below!
How To Make Stuffed Avocado
This section shows how to make BLT stuffed avocado (but the same technique applies for all kinds of stuffed avocado recipes), with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
How To Eat Stuffed Avocado?
The best way to eat stuffed avocado recipes is to use a spoon. Simply scoop out bites that include some of the filling and some of the outer edge of the avocado.
Want to change it up? Try these variations of stuffed avocado recipes. For all of them, you’ll use the same process of using half of the avocado flesh in the filling and serve inside the shells.
Storage Instructions
Store: Stuffed avocado recipes are best fresh, so I don’t recommend storing them for later. Because avocados brown fairly quickly once they are cut open, it’s best to make them right before serving. You can prep all of the filling ingredients ahead of time, though. If you do have leftovers, drizzle the avocado with extra lime juice to reduce browning and store in the fridge for a day or 2.Meal prep: Prepare bacon and slice all other vegetables. Halve avocados and mash right before serving.Freeze: You can freeze avocados, but they are best enjoyed afterward as part of a recipe rather than plain. I don’t recommend freezing stuffed ones, as the texture of the avocado flesh and most filling options won’t be good after thawing.
More Avocado Lunch Recipes
In addition to my huge library of healthy and keto avocado recipes, try these easy ones for a quick meal: Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it! For 10 more healthy stuffed avocado recipes, see the blog post above.
