Slice and Dice
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
With the knife steady, rotate the fruit so the knife travels around the pit, cutting the entire avocado.
2. Twist Apart
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
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
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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