How to Cut an Avocado

Before we tackle the fine art of handling an avocado, let's look into what an avocado really is. Some might tell you it's a vegetable, but actually, it's a fruit! And if that didn't amaze you enough, avocados are also packed with healthy fats, fiber, and potassium, and is rumored to have the highest amount of protein of all fruit.

We all struggle in telling if an avocado is ripe enough to enjoy. Well, fear not. We have a very easy trick to ensure you enjoy the perfectly ripe avocado each time. Instead of squeezing the fruit, take a peek under the stem by removing the little cap on top. Now look closely, is it green? Your avocado is perfect, hurry! Has it started to get brown? Your avocado has passed its peak, leave alone, or freeze to use in smoothies (one shall not waste!) to disguise any brown spots that have started to develop.

How to enjoy avocados? A squeeze of lemon juice and a good pinch of salt brings out the flavor and sweetness of the avocado, so be sure to keep this in mind. Some of our favorite ways to enjoy them are in guacamole (duh), avocado toast (millennials, are you listening?), hummus, smoothies, and salads! But our absolute favorite way to enjoy them might be in these Avocado Pancakes (didn't see that coming, did you?).

Ingredients
- Avocado 1

Instructions

How to Pit an Avocado

Grab a firm grip of the avocado and slice in half lengthwise while simultaneously rotating.

Give the avocado a twist to separate the two halves.

Hold the half with the pit in it, and cautiously knock the sharp end of the blade into the pit. Twist to remove the pit.

Use the back of your thumb, an edge of a cutting board, or a trash can, to safely remove the pit from the sharp knife blade.
How to Scoop an Avocado

Follow instructions on how to pit an avocado.

Carefully scoop out the flesh, by inserting and sliding a large spoon between the flesh and the peel.
How to Dice an Avocado

Follow instructions on how to pit and spoon out an avocado.

Place avocado halves, flat side down, and slice lengthwise. Rotate 180 degrees and slice again to form dice.