How to Prepare Avocados (5 Steps)
Avocados, sometimes called "alligator pears" for the texture of their skin and their pear-like shape, are a versatile fruit and are now used in many meals from soups and salads to sandwiches and sushi. They have a buttery texture that is easy to mix into recipes. An average avocado has 300 calories and 30 grams of unsaturated fat (the healthy kind), and they are known for having the highest protein content out of all fruits.
Things You'll Need
- Kitchen knife
- Tablespoon
Instructions
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Begin with a ripe avocado. Wash and dry the avocado.
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Cut into the flesh of the avocado lengthwise and around the seed. You should feel the pit with knife. Cut all the way around the avocado.
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Twist the cut halves to take it apart.
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Take out the large seed in the middle by cutting around it with the edge of a spoon and loosening it.
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If the skin if very firm, it can be easily peeled back with the fingers. If it is soft, use a large spoon (tablespoon) to help scoop out the fruit. If appearance matters, cut the fruit horizontally and vertically (into cubes) before removing the skin.
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