Simple Ways to Add Avocado to Meals
- Slice it over salads.
- Add it to grain bowls.
- Mash it into sandwiches.
- Blend a small portion into smoothies.
- Serve it alongside eggs.
- Add it to tacos or bean dishes.
- Use it to make guacamole.
- Blend it into a creamy salad dressing.
How to Choose a Ripe Avocado
A ripe avocado should yield slightly to gentle pressure without feeling mushy.
A very firm avocado may need several days at room temperature.
A deeply sunken, leaking, or extremely soft avocado may be overripe.
Avoid pressing repeatedly with your fingertips, as this can bruise the flesh.
How to Ripen Avocados Faster
Place a firm avocado in a paper bag with a banana or apple.
These fruits release ethylene gas, which can speed ripening.
Check the avocado daily and refrigerate it once it reaches the desired softness.
