Avocado is a versatile fruit that you can eat plain or add to nearly any dish. While the fruit contains a variety of essential vitamins and minerals, it contains a lot of fat and you should therefore eat it in moderation. Many different varieties of avocado are available, depending on the season and your location. Most have a similar taste, with the Fuerte, Hass and Gwen varieties typically being the most flavorful.
Step 1
Slice the avocado in half with a sharp knife, and then remove the pit from the center. You may need to scoop it out with a spoon.
Step 2
Remove the flesh with a wooden spoon by scooping along the entire inside of the skin.
Step 3
Mash it up and mix it with a touch of mayonnaise for serving on bagels, crackers or rolls.
Step 4
Mix cubed avocado with corn, bell peppers and tomato slices for a nutritious, colorful and delicious side dish. Add other fruits and vegetables, as desired, to create your own signature avocado dish.
Step 5
Serve fresh avocado on top of a fruit salad and sprinkle with bacon bits and sesame seeds for an alternative to standard summer salads. You can also combine it with strawberries, kiwifruit and star fruit for a more exotic fruit salad.
Step 6
Make guacamole with fresh avocado by combining ground onion, cilantro, chili peppers and mashed avocado in a large bowl, and then tossing in chopped tomato. Serve in a corn tortilla or with tortilla chips.
Step 7
Cut the avocado into slices and serve alone, with dipping sauce, or place on top of burgers or sandwiches.
Step 8
Toss cubed avocado into chili or stew for a special treat.
Things You'll Need
- Sharp knife
- Large wooden spoon
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