Eat ALL These Avocado Recipes Before The Possible Shortage In 3 Weeks

Kristen Aiken
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Though Americans have developed a love for avocados that cannot be broken, most of the avocados we eat are most certainly not American. Sure, we grow some avocados in California and also Florida (ahem, “diet avocados”), but those aren’t what the majority of us eat in our guacamole and avocado toast.

We get most of them from Mexico, the world’s leader in avocado production. Mexico grew 1.52 million metric tons in 2014, dwarfing the world’s other top producers: Dominican Republican (0.42), Peru (0.35), Indonesia (0.31) and Colombia (0.28).

And it just so happens that President Donald Trump has threatened to close the border between the U.S. and Mexico. If he actually does it, Americans would have three weeks before we run out of imported Mexican avocados.

“You couldn’t pick a worse time of year because Mexico supplies virtually 100 percent of the avocados in the U.S. right now,” said Steve Barnard, president and chief executive of Mission Produce, the world’s largest distributor and grower of avocados. “California is just starting and they have a very small crop, but they’re not relevant right now and won’t be for another month or so.”

Trump’s threat caused the price of avocados to spike by 34 percent on Tuesday, the most in nearly a decade.

In a worst-case scenario, you don’t have much time to load up on your favorite avocado recipes. If you happen to have ripe avocados at home, you can freeze them to make them last longer. But don’t forget ― though avocados are loaded with nutrition, nutritionists actually suggest you limit yourself to half an avocado per day.

Check out our favorite recipes below!

Crispy Beer Battered Avocado Tacos

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/07/beer-battered-avocado-tacos/" target="_blank">Crispy Beer Battered Avocado Tacos recipe</a>&nbsp;from How Sweet It Is</strong>
Get the Crispy Beer Battered Avocado Tacos recipe from How Sweet It Is

Mediterranean Avocado Chicken Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/mediterranean-avocado-chicken-salad/" target="_blank">Mediterranean Avocado Chicken Salad recipe</a>&nbsp;from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the Mediterranean Avocado Chicken Salad recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Citrus Fennel And Avocado Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2014/03/citrus-fennel-and-avocado-salad/" target="_blank">Citrus Fennel and Avocado Salad recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>
Get the Citrus Fennel and Avocado Salad recipe from Foodie Crush

Avocado Boats

<strong>Get the <a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/avocado-boats-2-ways/" target="_blank">Avocado Boats recipe</a>&nbsp;from Minimalist Baker</strong>
Get the Avocado Boats recipe from Minimalist Baker

Avocado Brownies

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/08/fudgy-avocado-brownies/" target="_blank">Avocado Brownies recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>
Get the Avocado Brownies recipe from How Sweet It Is

Avocado Tabbouleh

<strong>Get the <a href="https://cookieandkate.com/2015/avocado-tabbouleh-recipe/" target="_blank">Avocado Tabbouleh recipe</a>&nbsp;from Cookie + Kate</strong>
Get the Avocado Tabbouleh recipe from Cookie + Kate

Avocado And Banana Bread

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.deliciouseveryday.com/avocado-banana-bread/" target="_blank">Avocado and Banana Bread recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Avocado and Banana Bread recipe from Damn Delicious

BLT Lettuce Wraps With Avocado Ranch

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/06/blt-lettuce-wraps/" target="_blank">BLT Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Ranch recipe</a>&nbsp;from How Sweet It Is</strong>
Get the BLT Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Ranch recipe from How Sweet It Is

Breakfast Enchiladas With Avocado Cream Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="https://naturallyella.com/breakfast-enchiladas/" target="_blank">Breakfast Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce recipe</a>&nbsp;from Naturally Ella</strong>
Get the Breakfast Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce recipe from Naturally Ella

Grilled Corn and Feta Egg In A Hole Avocado Toast

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/grilled-corn-feta-egg-hole-avocado-toast/" target="_blank">Grilled Corn and Feta Egg in a Hole Avocado Toast recipe</a>&nbsp;from Half Baked Harvest</strong>

Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding

<strong>Get the <a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-avocado-pudding/" target="_blank">Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding recipe</a> from Minimalist Baker</strong>
Get the Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding recipe from Minimalist Baker

Spicy Smashed Avocado And Asparagus With Dill Havarti Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2015/04/spicy-smashed-avocado-asparagus-with-dill-havarti-grilled-cheese/" target="_blank">Spicy Smashed Avocado and Asparagus with Dill Havarti Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>

Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2015/06/avocado-greek-yogurt-ranch-dressing/" target="_blank">Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing recipe</a> from Cooking Classy</strong>
Get the Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing recipe from Cooking Classy

Black Bean Tacos with California Avocado-Sweet Corn Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="https://naturallyella.com/sweet-corn-salad-tacos/" target="_blank">Black Bean Tacos with California Avocado-Sweet Corn Salad recipe</a>&nbsp;from Naturally Ella</strong>

Green Goddess Egg Salad With Avocado

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/green-goddess-egg-salad-with-avocado/" target="_blank">Green Goddess Egg Salad With Avocado recipe</a> from Feasting at Home</strong>
Get the Green Goddess Egg Salad With Avocado recipe from Feasting at Home

Avocado Bruschetta With Balsamic Reduction

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2013/09/11/avocado-bruschetta-balsamic-reduction/" target="_blank">Avocado Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Avocado Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction recipe from Damn Delicious

Chilled Avocado Soup

<strong>Get the <a href="https://naturallyella.com/chilled-avocado-soup/" target="_blank">Chilled Avocado Soup recipe</a>&nbsp;from Naturally Ella</strong>
Get the Chilled Avocado Soup recipe from Naturally Ella

Avocado Hummus

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/05/avocado-hummus/" target="_blank">Avocado Hummus recipe</a> from Cooking Classy</strong>
Get the Avocado Hummus recipe from Cooking Classy

Portobello Steaks With Avocado Chimichurri

<strong>Get the <a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/portobello-steaks-avocado-chimichurri/" target="_blank">Portobello Steaks With Avocado Chimichurri recipe</a>&nbsp;from Minimalist Baker</strong>
Get the Portobello Steaks With Avocado Chimichurri recipe from Minimalist Baker

Buffalo Chicken And Avocado BLT Wraps

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/buffalo-chicken-avocado-blt-wraps/" target="_blank">Buffalo Chicken and Avocado BLT Wraps recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the Buffalo Chicken and Avocado BLT Wraps recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/avocado-caprese-skillet-chicken/" target="_blank">Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken recipe</a>&nbsp;from Cooking Classy</strong>
Get the Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken recipe from Cooking Classy

Beet, Avocado and Fried Goat Cheese Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2015/04/beet-avocado-and-goat-cheese-salad/" target="_blank">Beet, Avocado and Fried Goat Cheese Salad recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>
Get the Beet, Avocado and Fried Goat Cheese Salad recipe from Foodie Crush

Sweet Corn Cake Eggs Benedict With Avocado Hollandaise

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2014/03/sweet-corn-cake-eggs-benedict-with-avocado-hollandaise/" target="_blank">Sweet Corn Cake Eggs Benedict with Avocado Hollandaise recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>

Avocado Pound Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.macheesmo.com/2012/08/avocado-pound-cake/" target="_blank">Avocado Pound Cake recipe</a> from Macheesmo</strong>
Get the Avocado Pound Cake recipe from Macheesmo

Cheesy Avocado Crab Stuffed Piquillo Pepper Ciabatta Pizzette's

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/cheesy-avocado-crab-stuffed-piquillo-pepper-ciabatta-pizzettes-with-sriracha-aioli/" target="_blank">Cheesy Avocado Crab Stuffed Piquillo Pepper Ciabatta Pizzette's recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>

Avocado Caprese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2014/05/avocado-caprese-salad-plus-5-crunchy-avocado-salads/" target="_blank">Avocado Caprese recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>
Get the Avocado Caprese recipe from Foodie Crush

Avocado Egg Rolls

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/04/21/cheesecake-factory-avocado-egg-rolls/" target="_blank">Avocado Egg Rolls recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Avocado Egg Rolls recipe from Damn Delicious

Grilled Corn, Tomato And Avocado Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/06/grilled-corn-tomato-avocado-salad-chimichurri/" target="_blank">Grilled Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad recipe</a>&nbsp;from How Sweet it Is</strong>
Get the Grilled Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad recipe from How Sweet it Is

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2014/05/chocolate-avocado-mousse-dark-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Avocado Mousse recipe</a> from Adventures in Cooking</strong>
Get the Chocolate Avocado Mousse recipe from Adventures in Cooking

Avocado Chickpea Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/2014/01/26/avocado-chickpea-salad/" target="_blank">Avocado Chickpea Salad recipe</a> from Naturally Ella</strong>
Get the Avocado Chickpea Salad recipe from Naturally Ella

Avocado, Egg And English Muffin Sandwich

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2013/avocado-egg-and-english-muffin-sandwich/" target="_blank">Avocado, Egg and English Muffin Sandwich recipe</a> from Cookie + Kate</strong>
Get the Avocado, Egg and English Muffin Sandwich recipe from Cookie + Kate

Roasted Summer Vegetable Mac And Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/06/roasted-summer-vegetable-mac-cheese/" target="_blank">Roasted Summer Vegetable Mac and Cheese recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>
Get the Roasted Summer Vegetable Mac and Cheese recipe from How Sweet It Is

Southwestern Avocado Dressing

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2014/02/10/southwestern-avocado-salad-dressing/" target="_blank">Southwestern Avocado Dressing recipe</a> from Buns in my Oven</strong>
Get the Southwestern Avocado Dressing recipe from Buns in my Oven

Avocado Chocolate Mousse With Summer Fruit

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/07/avocado-chocolate-mousse/" target="_blank">Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Summer Fruit recipe</a>&nbsp;from How Sweet It Is</strong>
Get the Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Summer Fruit recipe from How Sweet It Is

10-Minute Garden Herb Avocado Dip

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/10-minute-garden-herb-avocado-dip/" target="_blank">10-Minute Garden Herb Avocado Dip recipe</a>&nbsp;from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the 10-Minute Garden Herb Avocado Dip recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Easy Classic Fiesta Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/ridiculously-easy-classic-fiesta-guacamole/" target="_blank">Easy Classic Fiesta Guacamole recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the Easy Classic Fiesta Guacamole recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Cajun Shrimp Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2013/05/cajun-shrimp-guacamole-a-giveaway/" target="_blank">Cajun Shrimp Guacamole recipe</a> from Bev Cooks</strong>
Get the Cajun Shrimp Guacamole recipe from Bev Cooks

Charred Lime And Roasted Tomato Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/04/roasted-tomato-and-charred-lime-guacamole/" target="_blank">Charred Lime And Roasted Tomato Guacamole recipe</a>&nbsp;from How Sweet It Is</strong>

Kale Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2016/kale-guacamole-recipe/" target="_blank">Kale Guacamole recipe</a>&nbsp;from Cookie + Kate</strong>
Get the Kale Guacamole recipe from Cookie + Kate

Greek Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/greek-guacamole/" target="_blank">Greek Guacamole recipe</a>&nbsp;from Minimalist Baker</strong>
Get the Greek Guacamole recipe from Minimalist Baker

Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeno Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2013/05/roasted-garlic-and-pickled-jalapeno-guacamole/" target="_blank">Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeno Guacamole recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>

Chunky Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chunky-guacamole-recipe/#_a5y_p=4958897" target="_blank">Chunky Guacamole recipe</a>&nbsp;from Gimme Some Oven</strong>
Get the Chunky Guacamole recipe from Gimme Some Oven

Sriracha Guacamole

<strong>Get the<a href="http://damndelicious.net/2013/05/15/sriracha-guacamole/" target="_blank"> Sriracha Guacamole recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Sriracha Guacamole recipe from Damn Delicious

Perfect Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/perfect-guacamole/" target="_blank">Perfect Guacamole recipe</a>&nbsp;from Gimme Some Oven</strong>
Get the Perfect Guacamole recipe from Gimme Some Oven

Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon And Goat Cheese Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/03/caramelized-pineapple-bacon-and-goat-cheese-guacamole/" target="_blank">Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon and Goat Cheese Guacamole recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>

Sweet Corn Grilled Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2013/08/18/sweet-corn-grilled-guacamole/" target="_blank">Sweet Corn Grilled Guacamole recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Sweet Corn Grilled Guacamole recipe from Damn Delicious

Festive Pomegranate Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2014/festive-pomegranate-guacamole/" target="_blank">Festive Pomegranate Guacamole recipe</a> from Cookie + Kate</strong>
Get the Festive Pomegranate Guacamole recipe from Cookie + Kate

Summer Garden Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/summer-garden-guacamole/" target="_blank">Summer Garden Guacamole recipe</a>&nbsp;from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the Summer Garden Guacamole recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Green Chile And Roasted Tomato Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/green-chile-and-roasted-tomato-guacamole/" target="_blank">Green Chile and Roasted Tomato Guacamole recipe</a> from Two Peas and their Pod</strong>
Get the Green Chile and Roasted Tomato Guacamole recipe from Two Peas and their Pod

Do-It-Yourself Guacamole Bar

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/07/do-it-yourself-guacamole-bar.html" target="_blank">Do-It-Yourself Guacamole Bar recipe</a> from Averie Cooks</strong>
Get the Do-It-Yourself Guacamole Bar recipe from Averie Cooks

Watermelon Feta Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/watermelon-feta-guacamole/" target="_blank">Watermelon Feta Guacamole recipe</a> from Two Peas and their Pod</strong>
Get the Watermelon Feta Guacamole recipe from Two Peas and their Pod

Pesto Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/pesto-guacamole/" target="_blank">Pesto Guacamole recipe</a> from Two Peas and their Pod</strong>
Get the Pesto Guacamole recipe from Two Peas and their Pod

Pineapple Guacamole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://iamafoodblog.com/pineapple-guacamole-recipe/" target="_blank">Pineapple Guacamole</a> recipe from I Am A Food Blog</strong>
Get the Pineapple Guacamole recipe from I Am A Food Blog

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Give It A Latin Flavor With Chimichurri

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thenutritionalepiphany.com/chimichurri-avocado-toasts/" target="_blank">Chimichurri Avocado Toasts recipe</a> from The Nutritional Epiphany</strong>
Get the Chimichurri Avocado Toasts recipe from The Nutritional Epiphany

Top With Big Pieces Of Flaky Salt

So simple, but so good.<BR><BR><strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/26766-avocado-toast" target="_blank">Salted Avocado Toast recipe</a> from Marian Bull via Food52</strong>
So simple, but so good.

Get the Salted Avocado Toast recipe from Marian Bull via Food52

Add Goat Cheese

Double down on the creaminess.<BR><BR><strong>See how food blogger<a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/03/tuesday-things-92/" target="_blank">How Sweet It Is</a> does it</strong>
Double down on the creaminess.

See how food bloggerHow Sweet It Is does it

Freshen It Up With A Lemony Pesto

<strong>Get the<a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/02/lemon-avocado-toast-basil-pesto-on-top.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+KathysBlogHealthyHappyLife+(Kathy's+Blog:+Healthy.+Happy.+Life.)&utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank"> Lemon Avocado Toast + Nutty Basil Pesto recipe</a> from Healthy. Happy. Life.</strong>

Make It Moroccan

There are PRESERVED LEMONS mashed into the avocados.<BR><BR><strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/27425-moroccan-guacamole-toasts-with-fried-egg" target="_blank">"Moroccan Guacamole" Toasts recipe</a> with Fried Egg recipe from creamtea via Food52</strong>

Make It Fancy With Smoked Salmon

<strong>Get the <a href="http://whatsgabycooking.com/avocado-toast-5-ways/#.U0xMi5TrWrl" target="_blank">Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon recipe</a> from What's Gaby Cooking</strong>
Get the Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon recipe from What's Gaby Cooking

Add Some Heat With Chili Flakes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thebittenword.com/thebittenword/2012/03/avocado-toast-with-chile-flakes.html#more--" target="_blank">Avocado Toast with Chile Flakes and Crushed Pistachios recipe</a> from The Bitten Word</strong>

Top With Pico De Gallo

<strong>Get the <a href="http://whatsgabycooking.com/avocado-toast-5-ways/#.U0xMi5TrWrl" target="_blank">Avocado Toast with Pico de Gallo recipe</a> from What's Gaby Cooking</strong>
Get the Avocado Toast with Pico de Gallo recipe from What's Gaby Cooking

Or Just Make It Into A Grilled Cheese

You know that's what you really want to do.<BR><BR> <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2014/03/garlicky-avocado-grilled-cheese-with-tomato-pesto/" target="_blank">Garlicky Avocado Grilled Cheese with Tomato Pesto recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>

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