My Avocado Recipe Board on Pinterest

Our backyard is home to a gargantuan avocado tree fertile with fruit that will be ripe by next month.  After ten years of growing and providing us with cool comforting shade this will be the second time she gives us fruit.  I plan on being ready armed with plenty of avocado recipes.

Strawberry Salsa with Avocado Slices and Spicy Cilantro Vinaigrette

Source: rawepicurean.net via Letty on Pinterest

Avocado Nutrition Facts:

• Avocados contain just 5 grams of fat per serving. 
• Avocados contain NO cholesterol and NO sodium. 
• Avocados contain 60% more potassium per ounce than bananas! 
• Avocados are high in fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium and folate.

Ahi Tuna Seviche with Mango and Avocado

Source: myrecipes.com via Letty on Pinterest

Fun Avocado Facts:

-  The word avocado comes from it's Spanish name = Aguacate.
- Avocados are a fruit, not a vegetable, belonging to the genus Persea in the Lauraceae family.
- The avocado is also called an Alligator Pear because of its pear-like shape and green skin.
-  Avocados are originally from Mexico, later spreading to Peru and other parts of the planet.

Sweetcorn pancakes with avocado salad

Source: bbcgoodfood.com via Letty on Pinterest

How to know when you avocado is ripe:

Avocado fruit does not ripen on the tree nor does it fall to the ground when ripe. Ripe avocados yield to the gentle pressure you've applied. Unripe avocados are hard to the touch and can take 4 to 5 days to ripen at room temperature.

The correct way to test an avocado for ripeness it to hold the fruit in the palm of your hand gently squeeze with all fingers. If the flesh gives with slight pressure, it is ready to use.


Avocados can be frozen for up to 2 months if you want to use them later. It is best to freeze them as a puree rather than in whole fruit form or in slices.

Avocado Soup

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