How to cut an avocado in half?

Cutting an avocado in half is so easy! All you need to do is pit the avocado and cut it lengthwise down the middle. Once the avocado is halved, you can remove the seed and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. To remove the seed, push down on the middle of the avocado and twist the two halves apart. If the seed can’t pop out easily, use a small paring knife to break the avocado open and dislodge it.

How to cut an avocado in half so it doesn't go black?

A quick and easy way to do this is to cut the avocado in half lengthwise and then take a small paring knife and cut down each side of the seed pit. This will allow the white, firm flesh to come away from the seed. If you want, you can then scrape the seed out and sprinkle some salt over it before you serve the avocado.

How to cut an avocado in half without it going brown?

If you want your avocado to stay green, never cut it open on the bench or in the bowl where it was sitting. Always cut it on a flat surface with a sharp knife. If you don’t have a cutting board, use a piece of wax paper. Once you’ve cut it in half, remove the seed and slice the avocado.

How to cut an avocado in half without going black?

You may have seen that when you cut an avocado half down the middle, the dark green flesh often goes black. It’s not totally black, but that’s usually what happens. It’s the oil inside the avocado that causes it to turn black. To prevent this, you can try freezing your avocado for 20 minutes before cutting.

How to cut an avocado in half without it going black?

If you’ve ever tried to cut a black avocado you know how frustrating it can be. The flesh will turn from green to dark grey and almost black when cut. The best way to prevent this is to cut the avocado in half lengthwise rather than across the equator. This will also make it easier to remove the seed. If you’re planning to use the avocado in other dishes, try peeling off the skin before adding the avocado to the recipe.