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How to Cut an Avocado

May 16, 2013
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Avocados add buttery texture and mild, nutty flavor to sandwiches, salads, guacamole, and more. Use our how-to guide for an easy way to dice this delicious, heart-healthy vegetable. 
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Avocados contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and are loaded with antioxidants and potassium (more per serving than bananas).

To easily dice, start with an 8- to 10-inch chef’s knife. Insert it into the top, where the stem was (it will be a darker area), and gently press down until you reach the pit.

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1. Rotate the Fruit

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With the knife steady, rotate the fruit so the knife travels around the pit, cutting the entire avocado.

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2. Twist Apart

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Remove the knife; then slowly and gently twist the two sides away from each other to separate.

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3. Remove the Pit

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Strike the pit, and pierce it with the blade. Then twist and remove the knife; the pit will come with it.

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4. Cut in Rows

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Use the knife’s tip to pierce the flesh in horizontal and vertical rows. Be careful not to cut through the skin.

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5. Scoop Out the Contents

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Remove the meat gently with a spoon. To prevent browning, squeeze lemon juice on the flesh.

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    2 of 6 1. Rotate the Fruit
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    4 of 6 3. Remove the Pit
    5 of 6 4. Cut in Rows
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