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How To Peel An Avocado The Right Way

How To Peel An Avocado The Right Way

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It’s the middle of summer, and you know that means avocado season. Here’s how to peel an avocado the right way with a few simple kitchen tools.

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Step 1. Wash Your Avocados

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Give your avocado a good wash either by hand or using a brush. This washes away any excess soil, and consequently, any bacteria (like E. coli) situated on the fruit’s surface.

This is especially important if you bought them fresh instead of pre-packaged.

Step 2. Slice in Half

large-avocado-fruid-caribbean-island-guadeloupe | summerOn a cutting board, tart slicing around the middle part until you cut the avocado in half. Give it a little twist when breaking it apart and you will have a nicely cut avocado. RELATED: Avocado Egg Toast | Homemade Recipes

Step 3. Remove the Seed

hands-taking-out-seeds-avocado | how to peelThere have 2 ways to remove the seed while keeping the avocado meat in shape:

  • Remove the seeds with a spoon, or
  • Cut the avocado into quarters.

Step 4: Slice and Peel

woman-peeling-avocado-peanut-butter-toast | avocado toastCut the avocado into quarters (if you haven't) and gently peel the skin from the fruit. And you are done! You may slice it thinly, cut into dice or mash it! Enjoy your avocado!peeled-ripe-avocado-on-chopping-board | avocadoesDon't know what to do with your avocado? Here are 10 ways to make an avocado toast.And that’s how to peel an avocado like a pro. We hope you learned something today and stay tuned for more tutorialsWhat’s your favorite avocado dish? Let us know in the comments section below. Up Next:

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