The avocado is a truly versatile fruit, ideal for preparing sweet and savoury dishes, perfect for both dinner and breakfast. But what are the most suitable spices and herbs to give it an extra touch of flavour without altering its taste? Let's look at them together.

Speaking of the combination of spices and avocado... it is impossible not to think of guacamole, the delicious Mexican avocado sauce. Have you ever tried it? You can find the recipe in an old post on our blog: spicy guacamole.
It goes without saying that all the aforementioned spices and herbs go perfectly with the taste of avocado flesh in other preparations as well, including jalapenos, pepper, garlic and spring onion, cumin and coriander, which are present in many avocado recipes.
To this short list of spices suitable for pairing we can generally add all varieties of pepper and chilli, nutmeg and cloves.

Which herbs to combine with avocado

The neutral flavour of the avocado also goes well with various herbs such as mint, marjoram, basil, tarragon, oregano, chives or lemongrass (especially in shellfish recipes.

Spices and more to combine with avocado in desserts

We have decided to devote a separate paragraph to flavour pairings for sweet avocado dishes. Vanilla and cinnamon are both an excellent choice, perhaps combined with the citrus notes of ginger, citrus peel and even a pinch of pepper. Also try the combination with tonka beans.

With avocados you can really indulge and create tasty recipes in a short time, especially in summer when you are in the mood for fresh and delicious flavours.
We conclude our roundup of recommendations with two other ingredients that, although they are not spices or herbs (such as tonka beans or citrus peel), nevertheless deserve a place in the avocado combinations. These are the crusco pepper and salt flakes, perfect for avocado toasts, creams and sauces.