Avocado Extravaganza

If you don’t plan to use your avocado immediately, look for a firmer avocado. Underripe avocados that need more time to soften will be a lighter green. Needing it ripe in the next day or so? Opt for one that yields to gentle pressure and is a darker, richer green. It’s also been said that the longer, pear-shaped avocados have smaller seeds than the rounder ones. This means there’s more avocado “meat” in the longer ones.

Ready to use that buttery avocado? Let’s talk pro tips for cutting it.

Step 1: Place avocado on cutting board, and hold it securely with one hand.

Step 2: Carefully cut avocado lengthwise, slicing around seed.

Step 3: Hold with one half in palm, and use other hand to twist top half, rotating avocado until the two halves separate.

Step 4: Use spoon to pop out center pit.

Step 5: Make cuts lengthwise through flesh, taking care not to cut through peel.

Step 6: Use spoon to scoop out slices, or use fingers to gently pull peel away.

Tip: Planning to save half for later? Leave the seed in to help prevent browning!

For a tasty avocado toast worthy of breakfast or dinner, try this:

Spread smashed avocado over toasted bread. Top with a sliced hard boiled egg, then season with red pepper flakes.