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Avocado

Seasonality

Winter/Spring

Quick Tips

How to cook avocado

Avocados can be grilled, fried, or baked but I almost always eat them raw.

How to buy avocado

Look for avocados that have no cuts or large dents on the outside. To tell if an avocado is ripe, lightly press on the avocado. If the avocado is firm, it’s not ripe yet. If it gives quite a bit and feels mushy it spots, the avocado is too ripe. You want the avocado to barely give when pressed.

How to store avocado

Store unripe avocado at room temperature until the avocado has ripened. Then either use the avocado, or place it in the refrigerator for up to a week. The cool temperature greatly slows the ripening process.

Varieties

Hass
Bacon
Pinkerton
Reed
Zutano

About

I’ll let you in on a not-so-secret: avocados are my favorite. I can easily polish off an entire bowl of guacamole before anyone else gets a bite (which has prompted friends and family to distract me long enough to get their share before I find the dip). I especially love avocado in my omelets and tacos. Avocados also make a great a snack with a drizzle of of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

After moving to California, an avocado tree was one of my first purchases and while I’m still in the growing phase, I can’t wait to be able to pull an avocado off the tree and taste it. My one qualm with avocados is that once cut, the air takes hold and can quickly brown the beautiful green color. There are many ways you can prevent this (there’s a lively discussion in the comments section of the Kitchn if you have time). I usually just plan on eating the whole thing. Avocados also come in various shapes, sizes, and flavors depending on the time of year. California Avocado has a handy page to help you sort through all of them.

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    Avocado Egg Sandwich with Hummus
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    Avocado Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
  • Avocado Quesadilla with Chipotle Black Beans
    Avocado Quesadilla with Chipotle Black Beans
  • Avocado Salad with Chickpeas
    Avocado Salad with Chickpeas
  • Black Bean Burrito with Guacamole
    Black Bean Burrito with Guacamole
  • Black Bean Tacos with Avocado
    Black Bean Tacos with Avocado
  • Black Bean Tacos with California Avocado-Sweet Corn Salad
    Black Bean Tacos with California Avocado-Sweet Corn Salad
  • Black Bean Tostadas with Avocado Salad
    Black Bean Tostadas with Avocado Salad
  • Breakfast Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce
    Breakfast Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce
  • Breakfast Tostada
    Breakfast Tostada
  • Buffalo Chickpea Salad with Homemade Ranch
    Buffalo Chickpea Salad with Homemade Ranch
  • California Avocado Tomatillo Soup
    California Avocado Tomatillo Soup
  • California Avocado White Bean Dip
    California Avocado White Bean Dip
  • Chili Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich
    Chili Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich
  • Chilled Cucumber and California Avocado Soup
    Chilled Cucumber and California Avocado Soup
  • Chipotle Black Bean and Rice Skillet
    Chipotle Black Bean and Rice Skillet
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    Chipotle Lentil Tacos with Avocado and Microgreens
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    Chipotle Sweet Potato and Brown Rice Egg Skillet
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    Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans and Guacamole
  • Cilantro Scramble with Spiced Black Beans
    Cilantro Scramble with Spiced Black Beans
  • Cucumber Avocado Spring Rolls with Herbs
    Cucumber Avocado Spring Rolls with Herbs
  • Enchilada Skillet with Eggs
    Enchilada Skillet with Eggs
  • Endives with Roasted Beet and Avocado
    Endives with Roasted Beet and Avocado
  • Green Summer Salad with Herby Hemp Dressing
    Green Summer Salad with Herby Hemp Dressing
  • Grilled Scallion Avocado Halloumi Tacos
    Grilled Scallion Avocado Halloumi Tacos
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    Halloumi Salad with Spinach and Quinoa
  • Harissa and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    Harissa and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • Herbed Zucchini Summer Rolls
    Herbed Zucchini Summer Rolls
  • Nachos with Corn Relish, Roasted Tomato Salsa, and Avocado
    Nachos with Corn Relish, Roasted Tomato Salsa, and Avocado
  • Spiced Pinto Bean Bowls with Avocado
    Spiced Pinto Bean Bowls with Avocado
  • Spinach Enchiladas with Lentils
    Spinach Enchiladas with Lentils
  • Spinach Salad with Avocado and Sesame Roasted Almonds
    Spinach Salad with Avocado and Sesame Roasted Almonds
  • Summer Buckwheat Salad
    Summer Buckwheat Salad
  • Summer Vegetarian Tacos with Avocado Cream
    Summer Vegetarian Tacos with Avocado Cream
  • Sweet Corn Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes and Avocado
    Sweet Corn Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes and Avocado
  • Turkish Eggs with Harissa Butter and Avocado Relish
    Turkish Eggs with Harissa Butter and Avocado Relish
  • Vegetable Burger with Curried Ketchup and Avocado
    Vegetable Burger with Curried Ketchup and Avocado
  • Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
    Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Avocado

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