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Calculated Shard: 59 (from laksa042)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa059.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-cut-avocado\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-cut-avocado\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/how-cut-avocado","crawl_time":1775451150,"first_indexed_time":1525999333,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbcgoodfood!www,\/howto\/guide\/how-cut-avocado s443","src_root_hash":"4708419191032196459","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to cut an avocado | Good Food","meta_descriptions":["See how to safely cut an avocado and how to test for ripeness, plus our best ever avocado recipes including healthy lunches and filling dinners."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"As the popularity of\navocados\nseems only set to soar higher, we reveal how to cut and slice this deliciously creamy fruit in a safe and straightforward way, as well as giving you tips on how to test for ripeness.\nAlthough it’s technically a fruit, the mild-flavoured avocado is used as a vegetable. Native to central America, there are four main varieties: Hass (considered to be the best), which has a dark, knobbly skin; the pear-shaped, smooth-skinned Ettinger and Fuerte (of which a tiny, baby-sized variety is also available); and the more spherical Nabal.\nRead our guide on the\nhealth benefits of avocado\n, plus our\navocado recipes\n.\n1. Slice it all the way around\nLay the avocado on its side on your board. Hold your knife in one hand and the avocado steady with the other, ideally in a bridge position so that your fingers will be well away from the blade. Carefully start to slice the avocado through the middle lengthways. In the centre of the thickest part of the avocado, you’ll find that your blade hits the stone and will not cut through it. Keeping your knife in the fruit, start to slowly turn the avocado over so that the blade can run around the stone, cutting all the way around in a line that joins up with where you started.\n2. Twist\nPut the knife down and pick up the avocado with both hands. With the long incision in the middle, turn the avocado away from you with one hand and towards you with the other at the same time. This will twist the flesh away from the stone and the avocado should come apart in two pieces.\n3. Remove the stone\nOne of the pieces will still contain the stone. The safest way to remove this is to prise it out gently with a teaspoon. Run the spoon around and under the stone until it pops out.\n4. Peel\nTo remove the skin, you can either peel it off with your fingers or use a dessertspoon to scoop out the flesh – run the spoon all the way around, as close to the skin as you can, so that the flesh comes out in one piece.\n5. Slice\nLay the avocado flesh on your board, flat side down, and slice, chop or cut it into wedges. Spritz with a little lemon or lime juice to stop them from discolouring if you’re not going to serve it immediately.\nHow to stop avocado going brown\nStop avocado discolouring by sprinkling over an acid such as citrus juice or vinegar, or if mashing, placing the stone in the mashed avocado will have the same effect.\nHow to tell if an avocado is ripe\nHass avocados have green skin that turns a very dark purple when ripe. Other varieties such as Pinkerton will be a lighter colour, and the Fuerte avocado skin is green even when fully ripe.\nTo check for ripeness on any avocado, pick it up – it should feel heavy for its size. Give it a gentle squeeze – it should have a little bit of give in it but shouldn’t be squishy. If it feels very soft, then it’s either overripe or badly bruised.\nAnother good test for ripeness is to look at the top of the avocado where the fruit would have been connected to the tree. There should be a short round piece of stem, similar to what you’ll find at one end of an orange. Gently try and pull this out with your fingers or thumbnail. If it doesn’t pop out easily, the avocado is unripe and should be left to ripen for a day or two before testing again. If it pops out with very little effort and you can see a light green patch underneath, then the fruit is likely to be ripe and ready to use.\nUnder or overripe?\nUnderripe\nIf your avocado is underripe but you’ve already cut into it, don’t fret.\nThis chicken & avocado salad recipe\nsuggests griddling and putting them in the oven to soften.\nOverripe\nIf your avocados are too squishy to slice but too good to waste, try using them in smoothies, guacamole or even\nbaking\n.\nAvocado recipes\nQuinoa chilli with avocado & coriander\nPack in the nutrients with this meat-free chilli. It delivers five of your 5-a-day and it's low in fat too.\nAvocado on toast\nMake this simple speedy breakfast with just a handful of ingredients. Our avocado toast uses crusty sourdough bread and a pinch of chilli for a kick.\nAvocado & black bean eggs\nSet yourself up for the day with this healthy veggie breakfast with eggs, avocado and black beans. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together and makes a great lunch, too.\nTomato penne with avocado\nGet all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie.\nCod with cucumber, avocado & mango salsa salad\nIf you're looking for a healthy lunch bursting with the colours and flavours of summer, this delicious cod, avocado and mango salad is low in fat and calories.\nFind more avocado recipes...\n10 new ways to eat avocado\n5 easy avocado toast recipes\nHealthy avocado recipes\nAvocado recipes\nHow to cut a pineapple\nWhat is your favourite way to serve avocado? 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Plus, our best ever avocado recipes, including healthy lunches and filling dinners.\n\nAs the popularity of [avocados](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/avocado-glossary) seems only set to soar higher, we reveal how to cut and slice this deliciously creamy fruit in a safe and straightforward way, as well as giving you tips on how to test for ripeness.\n\nAd\n\nAlthough it’s technically a fruit, the mild-flavoured avocado is used as a vegetable. Native to central America, there are four main varieties: Hass (considered to be the best), which has a dark, knobbly skin; the pear-shaped, smooth-skinned Ettinger and Fuerte (of which a tiny, baby-sized variety is also available); and the more spherical Nabal.\n\n**Read our guide on the [health benefits of avocado](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/health-benefits-avocado), plus our [avocado recipes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/avocado-recipes).**\n\n## How to cut an avocado\n![poster]()\n\n\n\n![play](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%2228%22%20height%3D%2232%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%23fff%22%20d%3D%22m2.174.214%2025.171%2014.668c.612.398.766%201.194.398%201.776-.092.153-.245.276-.398.398L2.174%2031.755c-.643.429-1.5.276-1.929-.367A1.245%201.245%200%200%201%200%2030.653V1.317A1.434%201.434%200%200%201%201.531%200c.245.031.459.092.643.214z%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)\n### 1\\. Slice it all the way around\nLay the avocado on its side on your board. Hold your knife in one hand and the avocado steady with the other, ideally in a bridge position so that your fingers will be well away from the blade. Carefully start to slice the avocado through the middle lengthways. In the centre of the thickest part of the avocado, you’ll find that your blade hits the stone and will not cut through it. Keeping your knife in the fruit, start to slowly turn the avocado over so that the blade can run around the stone, cutting all the way around in a line that joins up with where you started.\n\n### 2\\. Twist\nPut the knife down and pick up the avocado with both hands. With the long incision in the middle, turn the avocado away from you with one hand and towards you with the other at the same time. This will twist the flesh away from the stone and the avocado should come apart in two pieces.\n\n### 3\\. Remove the stone\nOne of the pieces will still contain the stone. The safest way to remove this is to prise it out gently with a teaspoon. Run the spoon around and under the stone until it pops out.\n\n### 4\\. Peel\nTo remove the skin, you can either peel it off with your fingers or use a dessertspoon to scoop out the flesh – run the spoon all the way around, as close to the skin as you can, so that the flesh comes out in one piece.\n\n### 5\\. Slice\nLay the avocado flesh on your board, flat side down, and slice, chop or cut it into wedges. Spritz with a little lemon or lime juice to stop them from discolouring if you’re not going to serve it immediately.\n\n## How to stop avocado going brown\nStop avocado discolouring by sprinkling over an acid such as citrus juice or vinegar, or if mashing, placing the stone in the mashed avocado will have the same effect.\n\n## How to tell if an avocado is ripe\nHass avocados have green skin that turns a very dark purple when ripe. Other varieties such as Pinkerton will be a lighter colour, and the Fuerte avocado skin is green even when fully ripe.\n\nTo check for ripeness on any avocado, pick it up – it should feel heavy for its size. Give it a gentle squeeze – it should have a little bit of give in it but shouldn’t be squishy. If it feels very soft, then it’s either overripe or badly bruised.\n\nAnother good test for ripeness is to look at the top of the avocado where the fruit would have been connected to the tree. There should be a short round piece of stem, similar to what you’ll find at one end of an orange. Gently try and pull this out with your fingers or thumbnail. If it doesn’t pop out easily, the avocado is unripe and should be left to ripen for a day or two before testing again. If it pops out with very little effort and you can see a light green patch underneath, then the fruit is likely to be ripe and ready to use.\n\n## Under or overripe?\n**Underripe**   \nIf your avocado is underripe but you’ve already cut into it, don’t fret. [This chicken & avocado salad recipe](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sticky-citrus-chicken-griddled-avocado-beet-salad) suggests griddling and putting them in the oven to soften.\n\n**Overripe**  \nIf your avocados are too squishy to slice but too good to waste, try using them in smoothies, guacamole or even [baking](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/chocolate-avocado-cake).\n\n## Avocado recipes\n### [Quinoa chilli with avocado & coriander](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quinoa-chilli-avocado-coriander)\nPack in the nutrients with this meat-free chilli. 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Native to central America, there are four main varieties: Hass (considered to be the best), which has a dark, knobbly skin; the pear-shaped, smooth-skinned Ettinger and Fuerte (of which a tiny, baby-sized variety is also available); and the more spherical Nabal.\n\n**Read our guide on the [health benefits of avocado](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/health-benefits-avocado), plus our [avocado recipes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/avocado-recipes).**\n\n![poster]()\n\n### 1\\. Slice it all the way around\nLay the avocado on its side on your board. Hold your knife in one hand and the avocado steady with the other, ideally in a bridge position so that your fingers will be well away from the blade. Carefully start to slice the avocado through the middle lengthways. In the centre of the thickest part of the avocado, you’ll find that your blade hits the stone and will not cut through it. Keeping your knife in the fruit, start to slowly turn the avocado over so that the blade can run around the stone, cutting all the way around in a line that joins up with where you started.\n\n### 2\\. Twist\nPut the knife down and pick up the avocado with both hands. With the long incision in the middle, turn the avocado away from you with one hand and towards you with the other at the same time. This will twist the flesh away from the stone and the avocado should come apart in two pieces.\n\n### 3\\. Remove the stone\nOne of the pieces will still contain the stone. The safest way to remove this is to prise it out gently with a teaspoon. Run the spoon around and under the stone until it pops out.\n\n### 4\\. Peel\nTo remove the skin, you can either peel it off with your fingers or use a dessertspoon to scoop out the flesh – run the spoon all the way around, as close to the skin as you can, so that the flesh comes out in one piece.\n\n### 5\\. Slice\nLay the avocado flesh on your board, flat side down, and slice, chop or cut it into wedges. Spritz with a little lemon or lime juice to stop them from discolouring if you’re not going to serve it immediately.\n\n## How to stop avocado going brown\nStop avocado discolouring by sprinkling over an acid such as citrus juice or vinegar, or if mashing, placing the stone in the mashed avocado will have the same effect.\n\n## How to tell if an avocado is ripe\nHass avocados have green skin that turns a very dark purple when ripe. Other varieties such as Pinkerton will be a lighter colour, and the Fuerte avocado skin is green even when fully ripe.\n\nTo check for ripeness on any avocado, pick it up – it should feel heavy for its size. Give it a gentle squeeze – it should have a little bit of give in it but shouldn’t be squishy. If it feels very soft, then it’s either overripe or badly bruised.\n\nAnother good test for ripeness is to look at the top of the avocado where the fruit would have been connected to the tree. There should be a short round piece of stem, similar to what you’ll find at one end of an orange. Gently try and pull this out with your fingers or thumbnail. If it doesn’t pop out easily, the avocado is unripe and should be left to ripen for a day or two before testing again. If it pops out with very little effort and you can see a light green patch underneath, then the fruit is likely to be ripe and ready to use.\n\n## Under or overripe?\n**Underripe**   \nIf your avocado is underripe but you’ve already cut into it, don’t fret. [This chicken & avocado salad recipe](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sticky-citrus-chicken-griddled-avocado-beet-salad) suggests griddling and putting them in the oven to soften.\n\n**Overripe**  \nIf your avocados are too squishy to slice but too good to waste, try using them in smoothies, guacamole or even [baking](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/chocolate-avocado-cake).\n\n## Avocado recipes\n### [Quinoa chilli with avocado & coriander](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quinoa-chilli-avocado-coriander)\nPack in the nutrients with this meat-free chilli. It delivers five of your 5-a-day and it's low in fat too.\n\n### [Avocado on toast](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/avocado-toast)\nMake this simple speedy breakfast with just a handful of ingredients. Our avocado toast uses crusty sourdough bread and a pinch of chilli for a kick.\n\n### [Avocado & black bean eggs](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/avocado-black-bean-eggs)\nSet yourself up for the day with this healthy veggie breakfast with eggs, avocado and black beans. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together and makes a great lunch, too.\n\n### [Tomato penne with avocado](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/mexican-penne-avocado)\nGet all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie.\n\n### [Cod with cucumber, avocado & mango salsa salad](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cod-cucumber-avocado-mango-salsa-salad)\nIf you're looking for a healthy lunch bursting with the colours and flavours of summer, this delicious cod, avocado and mango salad is low in fat and calories.\n\n## Find more avocado recipes...\n[10 new ways to eat avocado](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/10-new-ways-eat-avocado)  \n[5 easy avocado toast recipes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/easy-avocado-toast-recipes)  \n[Healthy avocado recipes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/healthy-avocado-recipes)  \n[Avocado recipes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/avocado)  \n[How to cut a pineapple](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/how-cut-pineapple)\n\n**What is your favourite way to serve avocado? 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Boilerpipe Text	As the popularity of avocados seems only set to soar higher, we reveal how to cut and slice this deliciously creamy fruit in a safe and straightforward way, as well as giving you tips on how to test for ripeness. Although it’s technically a fruit, the mild-flavoured avocado is used as a vegetable. Native to central America, there are four main varieties: Hass (considered to be the best), which has a dark, knobbly skin; the pear-shaped, smooth-skinned Ettinger and Fuerte (of which a tiny, baby-sized variety is also available); and the more spherical Nabal. Read our guide on the health benefits of avocado , plus our avocado recipes . 1. Slice it all the way around Lay the avocado on its side on your board. Hold your knife in one hand and the avocado steady with the other, ideally in a bridge position so that your fingers will be well away from the blade. Carefully start to slice the avocado through the middle lengthways. In the centre of the thickest part of the avocado, you’ll find that your blade hits the stone and will not cut through it. Keeping your knife in the fruit, start to slowly turn the avocado over so that the blade can run around the stone, cutting all the way around in a line that joins up with where you started. 2. Twist Put the knife down and pick up the avocado with both hands. With the long incision in the middle, turn the avocado away from you with one hand and towards you with the other at the same time. This will twist the flesh away from the stone and the avocado should come apart in two pieces. 3. Remove the stone One of the pieces will still contain the stone. The safest way to remove this is to prise it out gently with a teaspoon. Run the spoon around and under the stone until it pops out. 4. Peel To remove the skin, you can either peel it off with your fingers or use a dessertspoon to scoop out the flesh – run the spoon all the way around, as close to the skin as you can, so that the flesh comes out in one piece. 5. Slice Lay the avocado flesh on your board, flat side down, and slice, chop or cut it into wedges. Spritz with a little lemon or lime juice to stop them from discolouring if you’re not going to serve it immediately. How to stop avocado going brown Stop avocado discolouring by sprinkling over an acid such as citrus juice or vinegar, or if mashing, placing the stone in the mashed avocado will have the same effect. How to tell if an avocado is ripe Hass avocados have green skin that turns a very dark purple when ripe. Other varieties such as Pinkerton will be a lighter colour, and the Fuerte avocado skin is green even when fully ripe. To check for ripeness on any avocado, pick it up – it should feel heavy for its size. Give it a gentle squeeze – it should have a little bit of give in it but shouldn’t be squishy. If it feels very soft, then it’s either overripe or badly bruised. Another good test for ripeness is to look at the top of the avocado where the fruit would have been connected to the tree. There should be a short round piece of stem, similar to what you’ll find at one end of an orange. Gently try and pull this out with your fingers or thumbnail. If it doesn’t pop out easily, the avocado is unripe and should be left to ripen for a day or two before testing again. If it pops out with very little effort and you can see a light green patch underneath, then the fruit is likely to be ripe and ready to use. Under or overripe? Underripe If your avocado is underripe but you’ve already cut into it, don’t fret. This chicken & avocado salad recipe suggests griddling and putting them in the oven to soften. Overripe If your avocados are too squishy to slice but too good to waste, try using them in smoothies, guacamole or even baking . Avocado recipes Quinoa chilli with avocado & coriander Pack in the nutrients with this meat-free chilli. It delivers five of your 5-a-day and it's low in fat too. Avocado on toast Make this simple speedy breakfast with just a handful of ingredients. Our avocado toast uses crusty sourdough bread and a pinch of chilli for a kick. Avocado & black bean eggs Set yourself up for the day with this healthy veggie breakfast with eggs, avocado and black beans. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together and makes a great lunch, too. Tomato penne with avocado Get all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie. Cod with cucumber, avocado & mango salsa salad If you're looking for a healthy lunch bursting with the colours and flavours of summer, this delicious cod, avocado and mango salad is low in fat and calories. Find more avocado recipes... 10 new ways to eat avocado 5 easy avocado toast recipes Healthy avocado recipes Avocado recipes How to cut a pineapple What is your favourite way to serve avocado? Leave a comment below...
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Plus, our best ever avocado recipes, including healthy lunches and filling dinners. As the popularity of [avocados](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/avocado-glossary) seems only set to soar higher, we reveal how to cut and slice this deliciously creamy fruit in a safe and straightforward way, as well as giving you tips on how to test for ripeness. Ad Although it’s technically a fruit, the mild-flavoured avocado is used as a vegetable. Native to central America, there are four main varieties: Hass (considered to be the best), which has a dark, knobbly skin; the pear-shaped, smooth-skinned Ettinger and Fuerte (of which a tiny, baby-sized variety is also available); and the more spherical Nabal. Read our guide on the [health benefits of avocado](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/nutrition/health-benefits-avocado), plus our [avocado recipes](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/avocado-recipes). ## How to cut an avocado ![poster]()  ![play](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%2228%22%20height%3D%2232%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%23fff%22%20d%3D%22m2.174.214%2025.171%2014.668c.612.398.766%201.194.398%201.776-.092.153-.245.276-.398.398L2.174%2031.755c-.643.429-1.5.276-1.929-.367A1.245%201.245%200%200%201%200%2030.653V1.317A1.434%201.434%200%200%201%201.531%200c.245.031.459.092.643.214z%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E) ### 1\. Slice it all the way around Lay the avocado on its side on your board. Hold your knife in one hand and the avocado steady with the other, ideally in a bridge position so that your fingers will be well away from the blade. Carefully start to slice the avocado through the middle lengthways. In the centre of the thickest part of the avocado, you’ll find that your blade hits the stone and will not cut through it. Keeping your knife in the fruit, start to slowly turn the avocado over so that the blade can run around the stone, cutting all the way around in a line that joins up with where you started. ### 2\. Twist Put the knife down and pick up the avocado with both hands. With the long incision in the middle, turn the avocado away from you with one hand and towards you with the other at the same time. This will twist the flesh away from the stone and the avocado should come apart in two pieces. ### 3\. Remove the stone One of the pieces will still contain the stone. The safest way to remove this is to prise it out gently with a teaspoon. Run the spoon around and under the stone until it pops out. ### 4\. Peel To remove the skin, you can either peel it off with your fingers or use a dessertspoon to scoop out the flesh – run the spoon all the way around, as close to the skin as you can, so that the flesh comes out in one piece. ### 5\. Slice Lay the avocado flesh on your board, flat side down, and slice, chop or cut it into wedges. Spritz with a little lemon or lime juice to stop them from discolouring if you’re not going to serve it immediately. ## How to stop avocado going brown Stop avocado discolouring by sprinkling over an acid such as citrus juice or vinegar, or if mashing, placing the stone in the mashed avocado will have the same effect. ## How to tell if an avocado is ripe Hass avocados have green skin that turns a very dark purple when ripe. Other varieties such as Pinkerton will be a lighter colour, and the Fuerte avocado skin is green even when fully ripe. To check for ripeness on any avocado, pick it up – it should feel heavy for its size. Give it a gentle squeeze – it should have a little bit of give in it but shouldn’t be squishy. If it feels very soft, then it’s either overripe or badly bruised. Another good test for ripeness is to look at the top of the avocado where the fruit would have been connected to the tree. There should be a short round piece of stem, similar to what you’ll find at one end of an orange. Gently try and pull this out with your fingers or thumbnail. If it doesn’t pop out easily, the avocado is unripe and should be left to ripen for a day or two before testing again. If it pops out with very little effort and you can see a light green patch underneath, then the fruit is likely to be ripe and ready to use. ## Under or overripe? Underripe If your avocado is underripe but you’ve already cut into it, don’t fret. [This chicken & avocado salad recipe](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sticky-citrus-chicken-griddled-avocado-beet-salad) suggests griddling and putting them in the oven to soften. Overripe If your avocados are too squishy to slice but too good to waste, try using them in smoothies, guacamole or even [baking](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chocolate-avocado-cake). ## Avocado recipes ### [Quinoa chilli with avocado & coriander](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/quinoa-chilli-avocado-coriander) Pack in the nutrients with this meat-free chilli. It delivers five of your 5-a-day and it's low in fat too. ### [Avocado on toast](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/avocado-toast) Make this simple speedy breakfast with just a handful of ingredients. Our avocado toast uses crusty sourdough bread and a pinch of chilli for a kick. ### [Avocado & black bean eggs](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/avocado-black-bean-eggs) Set yourself up for the day with this healthy veggie breakfast with eggs, avocado and black beans. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together and makes a great lunch, too. ### [Tomato penne with avocado](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mexican-penne-avocado) Get all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie. ### [Cod with cucumber, avocado & mango salsa salad](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cod-cucumber-avocado-mango-salsa-salad) If you're looking for a healthy lunch bursting with the colours and flavours of summer, this delicious cod, avocado and mango salad is low in fat and calories. ## Find more avocado recipes... 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Readable Markdown	As the popularity of [avocados](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/avocado-glossary) seems only set to soar higher, we reveal how to cut and slice this deliciously creamy fruit in a safe and straightforward way, as well as giving you tips on how to test for ripeness. Although it’s technically a fruit, the mild-flavoured avocado is used as a vegetable. Native to central America, there are four main varieties: Hass (considered to be the best), which has a dark, knobbly skin; the pear-shaped, smooth-skinned Ettinger and Fuerte (of which a tiny, baby-sized variety is also available); and the more spherical Nabal. Read our guide on the [health benefits of avocado](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/nutrition/health-benefits-avocado), plus our [avocado recipes](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/avocado-recipes). ![poster]() ### 1\. Slice it all the way around Lay the avocado on its side on your board. Hold your knife in one hand and the avocado steady with the other, ideally in a bridge position so that your fingers will be well away from the blade. Carefully start to slice the avocado through the middle lengthways. In the centre of the thickest part of the avocado, you’ll find that your blade hits the stone and will not cut through it. Keeping your knife in the fruit, start to slowly turn the avocado over so that the blade can run around the stone, cutting all the way around in a line that joins up with where you started. ### 2\. Twist Put the knife down and pick up the avocado with both hands. With the long incision in the middle, turn the avocado away from you with one hand and towards you with the other at the same time. This will twist the flesh away from the stone and the avocado should come apart in two pieces. ### 3\. Remove the stone One of the pieces will still contain the stone. The safest way to remove this is to prise it out gently with a teaspoon. Run the spoon around and under the stone until it pops out. ### 4\. Peel To remove the skin, you can either peel it off with your fingers or use a dessertspoon to scoop out the flesh – run the spoon all the way around, as close to the skin as you can, so that the flesh comes out in one piece. ### 5\. Slice Lay the avocado flesh on your board, flat side down, and slice, chop or cut it into wedges. Spritz with a little lemon or lime juice to stop them from discolouring if you’re not going to serve it immediately. ## How to stop avocado going brown Stop avocado discolouring by sprinkling over an acid such as citrus juice or vinegar, or if mashing, placing the stone in the mashed avocado will have the same effect. ## How to tell if an avocado is ripe Hass avocados have green skin that turns a very dark purple when ripe. Other varieties such as Pinkerton will be a lighter colour, and the Fuerte avocado skin is green even when fully ripe. To check for ripeness on any avocado, pick it up – it should feel heavy for its size. Give it a gentle squeeze – it should have a little bit of give in it but shouldn’t be squishy. If it feels very soft, then it’s either overripe or badly bruised. Another good test for ripeness is to look at the top of the avocado where the fruit would have been connected to the tree. There should be a short round piece of stem, similar to what you’ll find at one end of an orange. Gently try and pull this out with your fingers or thumbnail. If it doesn’t pop out easily, the avocado is unripe and should be left to ripen for a day or two before testing again. If it pops out with very little effort and you can see a light green patch underneath, then the fruit is likely to be ripe and ready to use. ## Under or overripe? Underripe If your avocado is underripe but you’ve already cut into it, don’t fret. [This chicken & avocado salad recipe](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sticky-citrus-chicken-griddled-avocado-beet-salad) suggests griddling and putting them in the oven to soften. Overripe If your avocados are too squishy to slice but too good to waste, try using them in smoothies, guacamole or even [baking](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chocolate-avocado-cake). ## Avocado recipes ### [Quinoa chilli with avocado & coriander](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/quinoa-chilli-avocado-coriander) Pack in the nutrients with this meat-free chilli. It delivers five of your 5-a-day and it's low in fat too. ### [Avocado on toast](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/avocado-toast) Make this simple speedy breakfast with just a handful of ingredients. Our avocado toast uses crusty sourdough bread and a pinch of chilli for a kick. ### [Avocado & black bean eggs](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/avocado-black-bean-eggs) Set yourself up for the day with this healthy veggie breakfast with eggs, avocado and black beans. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together and makes a great lunch, too. ### [Tomato penne with avocado](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mexican-penne-avocado) Get all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie. ### [Cod with cucumber, avocado & mango salsa salad](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cod-cucumber-avocado-mango-salsa-salad) If you're looking for a healthy lunch bursting with the colours and flavours of summer, this delicious cod, avocado and mango salad is low in fat and calories. ## Find more avocado recipes... 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