Avoid the dreaded “avocado hand” injuries by learning to pit and slice avocados correctly.
Toast, smoothies, and salads featuring avocados are all in your future!
Step 1: Slice Around and Twist Apart
Wash your avocado.
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Use a knife to make a lengthwise cut around the seed, cutting through the skin and fruit.
Holding the avocado in your hands, gently twist the two halves in opposite directions to separate them.
Step 2: Remove Avocado Pit
Cut each half again lengthwise and separate.
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Always cut your ripe avocado with a sharp knife on acutting board.
More people cut themselves with dull knives rather than sharp ones.
you could also use a small spoon to scoop out that green fruit.
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From there, you canslice, chop, or mash it to your desire.
If you’re not using the avocado for three or four days (way to plan ahead!
), choose firm avocados.
Store avocados at room temperatureuntil they ripen, then refrigerate and use within three days.
Refrigeration slows avocado ripening.
Of course, you might also enjoy it immediately withyour favorite toppingsor toss it in your morning smoothie.
There are a few ways to do this.
Lemon or any citrus juiceslows oxidation, so putting lemon juice on the avocado can be helpful.
It just may change the taste a little bit.
Storing your halved avocado face down on a plate will also help stop any oxidization.
Avocados Go With Almost Everything (Even Oatmeal!)
Instead of a run-of-the-mill chicken quesadilla, try one withsmoked salmon and avocadodelicious!
How about a why-didn’t-I-think-of-thatAvocado Margarita?
For breakfast, addavocado to your oatmeal, along with some cheese and a sunny-side-up egg.
There’s no need for toast with this meal-in-a-bowl.
