5 Ways with Avocados

There’s nothing like the creamy texture of beautiful ripe, nutrient-dense avocados. But getting them when they’re just right can be tricky. Learn how to store them and speed up or slow down ripening. If you have perfectly ripe avocados that need to be used right away, try our top five ways to enjoy them.

1. Top Your Toast

There’s a reason why avocado toast has taken social media by storm, it’s easy and delicious! Simply spread some ripe, mashed avocado on toast, season with salt and pepper and enjoy. Get as fancy as you like by topping it with olive oil, herbs, fried eggs, tuna, sprouts, seeds, or anything else in your fridge you need to use up.

2. Make Guacamole

One of the easiest ways to enjoy ripe avocado is to mash it with garlic, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Of course, you can jazz it up with onions, cilantro (leaves or stems), tomatoes, hot peppers, etc. Need a recipe? Try this Vegetable Guacamole

3. Freeze Them

Yes, you can freeze avocados! Freeze them in halves, pieces or puree form. Cover surface with a little bit of lime or lemon juice and remove as much air as possible from reusable freezer bags. They thaw nicely and can be used in most recipes.

4. Add Them To Your Smoothie

Ripe avocados make a satisfying, creamy and nutrient rich smoothie ingredient without changing the overall flavour profile of your favourite smoothie. Try using half an avocado in place of the banana in this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie You may never make another smoothie without avocado again.

5. Make Creamy Dressing

Avocado dressing is a delicious creamy topping perfect for salads, grain bowls, tacos or fajitas. Puree avocado with cilantro, lime juice, cumin, garlic, oil, water, salt and pepper. Keep for 3-5 days in fridge.