Avocado
Persea americana
Prized for their rich, soft flesh, avocadoes are buttery, delicate and creamy adding flavour and rich goodness to all sorts of dishes.
In the kitchen
How to store Avocado
Store in your fruit bowl. If unripe, stick them in the fruit bowl snuggled next to a banana (they release ethylene, which speeds up ripening). To prepare, cut in half, remove the stone, then scoop out the flesh.
Prep & Cooking tips
Halve the avocado, scoop out the stone, and peel away the skin or scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
When cut, the flesh will start to brown; a rub of lemon juice will slow the process, allowing you to keep half for another day.
Easy ideas
1. A quick dip
Chop or mash it with chilli, lime and coriander for a quick guacamole, slice onto hot toast with some sea salt and a squeeze of lemon as a snack, or go classic with a blob of Marie Rose prawns.
2. Smoothie healthkick
They are increasingly popular in milkshakes, smoothies and blends as they add a creamy texture without an overpowering taste.
Avocado recipes
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Avocado, spinach and pear smoothie
Serves: 1 Total time: 5 min
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Baked avocados with eggs, smoky almonds and quinoa ratatouille
Serves: 2 Total time: 45 min
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Beef and kale fajitas with re-fried beans and avocado
Serves: 2 Total time: 45 min
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Barley, spring veg and sheep's cheese with avocado and kefir ranch dressing
Serves: 2 Total time: 40 min
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Veggie chilli with avocado, soured cream & tortillas
Serves: 2 Total time: 1h
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Chilli con chicken bowl with avocado & soured cream
Serves: 2 Total time: 50 min
UK seasonality
Avocado varieties
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Hass avocado
The world's most popular avocado variety, Hass avocados are recognisable by their dark, wrinkly skin. They have a slightly higher fat content than other varieties which provides a richer taste and a creamier texture.
