How to Cut an Avocado (Easy Method!)
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How to Cut an Avocado (Easy Method!)
Description
The method starts by slicing the avocado lengthwise around the pit, then twisting the two halves to separate them. The pit is removed carefully by stabbing it with a knife and twisting it free, then dislodging it from the knife safely. For slicing, cut thin strips of avocado flesh within the skin, or for cubes, slice thicker strips and then crosswise. The sliced or cubed avocado is scooped out with a spoon.
An alternative way is to quarter the avocado halves, remove the skin from each quarter, and then slice or dice the flesh. This allows more control over the size of the pieces depending on use in salads, spreads, or garnishes.
Storage tips include wrapping unskinned halves tightly in plastic to prevent browning and refrigerating for up to two days. Avocados can be frozen after slicing or pureeing, combined with lemon or lime juice to minimize browning, for up to 3-4 months. Thaw frozen avocado in the refrigerator or at room temperature, avoiding heat to prevent bitterness and mushiness.
Additional tips mention using citrus juice to preserve color and flavor, ripening avocados quickly in a paper bag with ethylene-producing fruit, and checking ripeness by ease of stem removal and flesh softness. Avocados also have uses outside the kitchen, such as moisturizing skin and hair.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Slice the avocado lengthwise until you feel the knife hit the pit. Turn the avocado on its side and spin it while continuing to cut it in half with the knife.
- Twist the two halves to separate them once the avocado is completely cut down the center.
- Carefully hit the pit with your knife to remove it. Rotate the pit until it loosens and lift up.
- Remove the pit from the knife by pressing on it from the unsharpened side with your thumb and pointer finger until it dislodges.
Classic Method
- For slices, use a knife to cut thin slices of avocado.
- For cubes, cut slightly thicker strips, about ½-inch wide. Rotate the avocado 90-degrees and cut additional ½-inch wide slices.
- Once your slices/cubes are done, simply scoop them out using a large spoon.
Alternative Method
- Once the avocado is cut in half and the pit is removed, cut each halve in half lengthwise.
- Remove and discard the skin from each quarter.
- Place the avocado cut-side down on a cutting board and either thinly slice it or dice it.
Notes
- Wrap unskinned avocado halves tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate to slow browning; good for up to two days.
- Freeze sliced or pureed avocado with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning; freeze on a sheet before transferring to bags for storage up to 3-4 months.
- Thaw frozen avocado in the refrigerator or at room temperature; avoid heating to prevent mushiness and off flavors.
- Use citrus juice when preparing avocado to keep it green and add flavor.
- Ripen unripe avocados faster by placing them in a sealed paper bag with an apple, banana, or kiwi for 2-4 days.
- Check avocado ripeness by color, softness, and stem removal ease.
- Avocado also works as a natural moisturizing treatment for skin and hair.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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