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Of all fruits, avocados are the highest in oil and protein, making them a great energy source. Avocados are native to areas of Central and South America and have been around for nearly 7,000 years according to archaeological evidence. Historian and writer Fernández de Oviedo was one of the first Europeans to try an avocado. He saw a similarity between the shape of avocados and pears; because of this, he ate his avocado with cheese. His instinct was right on target. Over time avocados became a popular addition to [Mexican](https://toriavey.com/sandras-mexican-israeli-salad/) and South American cuisine, served alongside cheese in dishes ranging from guacamole to tacos to burritos to enchiladas. Today avocados are eaten in a variety of recipes and preparations, from savory to [spicy to sweet](https://toriavey.com/spicy-roasted-sweet-potatoes/). Here are a few tasty avocado recipes on my site: [](https://toriavey.com/quinoa-black-bean-burrito-bowls/) [Quinoa Burrito Bowls](https://toriavey.com/quinoa-black-bean-burrito-bowls/ "Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls") [Smoky Guacamole](https://toriavey.com/smoky-guacamole/ "Smoky Guacamole") [Avocado Cilantro Hummus](https://toriavey.com/avocado-cilantro-hummus/ "Avocado Cilantro Hummus") [Apricot Spinach Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing](https://toriavey.com/apricot-spinach-salad-avocado-basil-dressing/) [Chickpea Avocado Salad with Lemon and Dill](https://toriavey.com/chickpea-avocado-salad-with-lemon-and-dill/) [Katsuji’s Smoky Chipotle Avocado Salsa](https://toriavey.com/katsujis-smoky-chipotle-avocado-salsa/) [Citrus Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing](https://toriavey.com/citrus-avocado-salad-with-poppy-seed-dressing/) My friend Gaby Dalkin has a terrific cookbook out called [Absolutely Avocados](https://www.amazon.com/Absolutely-Avocados-Gaby-Dalkin/dp/1118412117?tag=theshiintheki-20&tag=theshiintheki-20), with tons of terrific avocado recipes and ideas. It’s worth checking out if you love avocado as much as I do. Avocados are best when slightly soft, but they have a habit of ripening quickly. I like to buy my avocados when they’re still slightly firm so they don’t become overly ripe before I use them. If necessary, you can always speed up ripening by storing them in a paper bag along with a banana overnight. Be sure to add them to your lunch if you’re in need of a quick pick-me-up. In the mood to be adventurous? Try them for breakfast! Their buttery texture makes them a nutritionally powerful topping for toast. Mash them up and spread them onto toast like butter if you’re vegan or lactose intolerant. Add a little sprinkle of sea salt, and you’ve got a seriously tasty, healthy way to start the day\! **Recommended Products**: [Knife](https://www.amazon.com/HENCKELS-INTERNATIONAL-Classic-6-inch-Utility/dp/B00004RFMQ?tag=theshiintheki-20&tag=theshiintheki-20) [Cutting Board](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips--15-Inch-Utility-Cutting/dp/B000CBOTQ8?tag=theshiintheki-20&tag=theshiintheki-20) *This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.*  *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*  ## How to Slice an Avocado How to slice an avocado - step-by-step photo tutorial for slicing and peeling an avocado + healthy recipes featuring avocado. COURSE: Appetizer Kosher Key: Parve Servings: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes Total Time: 10 minutes minutes [PRINT](https://toriavey.com/wprm_print/how-to-slice-an-avocado) [SUBSCRIBE](https://toriavey.kit.com/ab894db5a3/) ### Ingredients - Avocado - Cutting board - Sharp knife - Spoon - Fresh lemon (optional) ### Instructions - Before slicing open your avocado, use this quick trick to test for ripeness. Gently remove the stem and check the color of the avocado flesh beneath. A yellowish green is unripe, bright green is perfect and brown means your avocado is probably past its prime. It should yield to gentle pressure but not feel overly soft when squeezed.  - Start by inserting the blade of your knife into the avocado. Then, very carefully with the knife still in place, turn the avocado around the blade so that you make a circular cut all the way around.  - Use your hands to twist and separate the two halves of the avocado.  - Now you have 2 avocado halves. The pit will be left in one half. The pit can easily be removed by very carefully and gently inserting the point of your knife into the surface of the seed, then lifting it out. A gentle twisting motion sometimes helps.  - At this point, there are two ways you can go about slicing the avocado. The first method is my favorite. Turn the avocado halves flat side down against your cutting surface. Slice the halves in half again through the peel, so you have four quarters of avocado.  - Pull the peel gently off of each quarter; if the avocado is ripe the peel will release easily from the slices.  - Continue slicing or dicing the quarters depending on what you need.  - Alternatively, you can slice the avocado in the peel. This method is a bit faster, but won't produce the neatest slices. Slice through the avocado flesh while the avocado is still in the peel, without slicing through the peel.  - If you like, you can also cut the avocado into chunks by slicing vertically and then horizontally across.  - Remove the sliced or diced avocado by scooping out the flesh with a spoon.  - If you don't plan to eat the avocado immediately, have a lemon on hand to squeeze fresh lemon juice on the slices. This will help to keep them from browning.  ### Nutrition Nutrition Facts How to Slice an Avocado Amount Per Serving **Calories** 160 Calories from Fat 126 **% Daily Value\*** **Fat** 14g**22%** Saturated Fat 2g**13%** **Sodium** 7mg**0%** **Potassium** 487mg**14%** **Carbohydrates** 8g**3%** Fiber 6g**25%** **Protein** 2g**4%** **Vitamin A** 145IU**3%** **Vitamin C** 10.1mg**12%** **Calcium** 12mg**1%** **Iron** 0.6mg**3%** \* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.  ### tried this recipe? 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Mike Baker says [May 15, 2017 at 8:12 am](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-310721) After years of not very satisfactory peeling avacados, I have found that once in half, the easiest way to get the skin off is to scoop the insides out with a serving (table) spoon. Ideally get hold of an old-fashioned deep spoon, but any decent sized spoon will do. For perfect results, just run a knife round the top of the edge where the flesh meeets the skin before you scoop out the flesh. [Reply](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/#comment-310721) 2. Marina says [April 14, 2015 at 1:19 am](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-209017) Hi, I have a question. 7 days ago a bought avocado and it was green and hard when squeezed. I kept it in refrigerator. Today it was still hardis but I opend it anyway. It was hard for me to slice it. I only used 1/4 of it, just to try it. It doesent look its mature. What should I do with the rest of it, should I throw it, or leave in a refrigerator? Please help [Reply](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/#comment-209017) - Tori Avey says [April 17, 2015 at 10:36 am](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-210387) Hi Marina, usually you need to keep it whole for it to ripen properly. It doesn’t ripen in the refrigerator, so I usually put it in the refrigerator when it is ripe if I can’t eat it right away. This extends the shelf life by a few days. - Ramon says [October 31, 2018 at 11:52 am](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-329833) you can wrap it with newspaper and save it into a closet shelf, so after 24 hours your avocado will be ripe and ready to eat 3. Helene Harpman says [February 2, 2014 at 10:27 am](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-80954) Try some lime juice instead of lemon juice next time you season an avocado. It seems like a slightly better fit. My favorite sandwich? Sliced avocado, one slice of baby swiss, one sliced hard boiled egg, on bread with a light shmear of mayo on each side of good bread. It’s a dinner\! [Reply](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/#comment-80954) 4. Rosaurita Marcano says [January 29, 2014 at 7:49 am](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-80785)  OMG!! The first time I had avocado with salt on bread was in Puerto Rico years ago and it was delicious! It’s a favorite breakfast item there and when they first offered me some, I was like “Ew!” Then I tried it and fell in love!! 😉 [Reply](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/#comment-80785) 5. Jane Beckstead says [January 29, 2014 at 4:24 am](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-80775) After opening the avocado I lay the side with the seed on my cutting board, seed up. Then I take my chef’s knife and chop strongly into the seed. The knife sticks, I carefully twist the seed out and deposit it in the organic trash bucket. My son, who is a sous chef, showed me this trick. [Reply](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/#comment-80775) - Elle says [February 5, 2014 at 6:24 pm](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-81233) That’s what I do too to get the pit out. As for getting the avocado flesh neatly out of the skin, I use a grapefruit (curved end) knife. Works like a charm, even on avocados that may be a bit on the underripe side. 6. Steve Brighton Beach says [January 28, 2014 at 7:06 pm](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-80749) Just had avocado in a low carb wrap with red leaf lettuce, red onions, crushed spicy olive bruschetta topping, Sardines, squeeze of fresh lemon & olive oil. [Reply](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/#comment-80749) 7. Steve Brighton Beach says [January 28, 2014 at 7:03 pm](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-80748) On matzah\! [Reply](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/#comment-80748) 8. Marsi Thrash says [January 28, 2014 at 5:16 pm](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-3/#comment-80742) That has become my new breakfast\! [Reply](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/#comment-80742) [« Older Comments](https://toriavey.com/how-to-slice-an-avocado/comment-page-2/#comments)  #### Welcome My name is Tori Avey, I’m so glad you’re here! On my site I explore Mediterranean cuisine and culture. I am passionate about sharing authentic, flavorful recipes with you. 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 Avocados are fruits, though they are quite different from their sweeter tree fruit relatives. Of all fruits, avocados are the highest in oil and protein, making them a great energy source. Avocados are native to areas of Central and South America and have been around for nearly 7,000 years according to archaeological evidence. Historian and writer Fernández de Oviedo was one of the first Europeans to try an avocado. He saw a similarity between the shape of avocados and pears; because of this, he ate his avocado with cheese. His instinct was right on target. Over time avocados became a popular addition to [Mexican](https://toriavey.com/sandras-mexican-israeli-salad/) and South American cuisine, served alongside cheese in dishes ranging from guacamole to tacos to burritos to enchiladas. Today avocados are eaten in a variety of recipes and preparations, from savory to [spicy to sweet](https://toriavey.com/spicy-roasted-sweet-potatoes/). Here are a few tasty avocado recipes on my site: [](https://toriavey.com/quinoa-black-bean-burrito-bowls/) [Quinoa Burrito Bowls](https://toriavey.com/quinoa-black-bean-burrito-bowls/ "Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls") [Smoky Guacamole](https://toriavey.com/smoky-guacamole/ "Smoky Guacamole") [Avocado Cilantro Hummus](https://toriavey.com/avocado-cilantro-hummus/ "Avocado Cilantro Hummus") [Apricot Spinach Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing](https://toriavey.com/apricot-spinach-salad-avocado-basil-dressing/) [Chickpea Avocado Salad with Lemon and Dill](https://toriavey.com/chickpea-avocado-salad-with-lemon-and-dill/) [Katsuji’s Smoky Chipotle Avocado Salsa](https://toriavey.com/katsujis-smoky-chipotle-avocado-salsa/) [Citrus Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing](https://toriavey.com/citrus-avocado-salad-with-poppy-seed-dressing/) My friend Gaby Dalkin has a terrific cookbook out called [Absolutely Avocados](https://www.amazon.com/Absolutely-Avocados-Gaby-Dalkin/dp/1118412117?tag=theshiintheki-20&tag=theshiintheki-20), with tons of terrific avocado recipes and ideas. It’s worth checking out if you love avocado as much as I do. Avocados are best when slightly soft, but they have a habit of ripening quickly. I like to buy my avocados when they’re still slightly firm so they don’t become overly ripe before I use them. If necessary, you can always speed up ripening by storing them in a paper bag along with a banana overnight. Be sure to add them to your lunch if you’re in need of a quick pick-me-up. In the mood to be adventurous? Try them for breakfast! Their buttery texture makes them a nutritionally powerful topping for toast. Mash them up and spread them onto toast like butter if you’re vegan or lactose intolerant. Add a little sprinkle of sea salt, and you’ve got a seriously tasty, healthy way to start the day\! **Recommended Products**: [Knife](https://www.amazon.com/HENCKELS-INTERNATIONAL-Classic-6-inch-Utility/dp/B00004RFMQ?tag=theshiintheki-20&tag=theshiintheki-20) [Cutting Board](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips--15-Inch-Utility-Cutting/dp/B000CBOTQ8?tag=theshiintheki-20&tag=theshiintheki-20) *This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.* *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*  ## How to Slice an Avocado How to slice an avocado - step-by-step photo tutorial for slicing and peeling an avocado + healthy recipes featuring avocado. COURSE: Appetizer Kosher Key: Parve Servings: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes - Avocado - Cutting board - Sharp knife - Spoon - Fresh lemon (optional) - Before slicing open your avocado, use this quick trick to test for ripeness. Gently remove the stem and check the color of the avocado flesh beneath. A yellowish green is unripe, bright green is perfect and brown means your avocado is probably past its prime. It should yield to gentle pressure but not feel overly soft when squeezed.  - Start by inserting the blade of your knife into the avocado. Then, very carefully with the knife still in place, turn the avocado around the blade so that you make a circular cut all the way around.  - Use your hands to twist and separate the two halves of the avocado.  - Now you have 2 avocado halves. The pit will be left in one half. The pit can easily be removed by very carefully and gently inserting the point of your knife into the surface of the seed, then lifting it out. A gentle twisting motion sometimes helps.  - At this point, there are two ways you can go about slicing the avocado. The first method is my favorite. Turn the avocado halves flat side down against your cutting surface. Slice the halves in half again through the peel, so you have four quarters of avocado.  - Pull the peel gently off of each quarter; if the avocado is ripe the peel will release easily from the slices.  - Continue slicing or dicing the quarters depending on what you need.  - Alternatively, you can slice the avocado in the peel. This method is a bit faster, but won't produce the neatest slices. Slice through the avocado flesh while the avocado is still in the peel, without slicing through the peel.  - If you like, you can also cut the avocado into chunks by slicing vertically and then horizontally across.  - Remove the sliced or diced avocado by scooping out the flesh with a spoon.  - If you don't plan to eat the avocado immediately, have a lemon on hand to squeeze fresh lemon juice on the slices. This will help to keep them from browning.  Nutrition Facts How to Slice an Avocado Amount Per Serving **Calories** 160 Calories from Fat 126 **% Daily Value\*** **Fat** 14g**22%** Saturated Fat 2g**13%** **Sodium** 7mg**0%** **Potassium** 487mg**14%** **Carbohydrates** 8g**3%** Fiber 6g**25%** **Protein** 2g**4%** **Vitamin A** 145IU**3%** **Vitamin C** 10.1mg**12%** **Calcium** 12mg**1%** **Iron** 0.6mg**3%** \* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.  ### tried this recipe? Let us know in the comments\! 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