Techniques for cutting avocados

Hold avocado upright. Cut in half lengthwise, running knife around the pit. Carefully plant knife blade into pit and twist gently to remove from flesh.

Avocado CUBES

Cut a grid pattern into flesh without piercing peel. Scoop out cubes with a spoon. Perfect for tacos.

Avocado SLICES

Remove peel and slice. Perfect for sandwiches.

Avocado MASH

Remove peel and mash flesh with a fork. Perfect for guacamole. Add lime juice to prevent browning.

How to quickly ripen an avocado

Place avocado and banana in a brown paper bag
The ethylene produced by the banana ripens the avocado faster. Let ripen for 24 to 48 hours.