Posted by Carole
Pictures of avocado toasts have invaded Instagram and for a good reason. Avocado is one of the most affordable super food you can find out there and it tastes delicious! Win-win situation!
And because it is Oh-so-trendy, I won’t tell you more about the benefits of avocado in this blog or what you can make with it – smoothie, toast, salad, guacamole etc. I’m sure you’ve heard it all already!
However, there is one thing I’ve learnt while doing some researches on the benefits of freezing food that I never suspected and it is that you can actually freeze avocados! What a delightful news, right?!
To me, it means:
- You can say good-bye to food waste as, if you’re like me, you have to throw away your avocados as soon they are a bit too ripe and take on that brownish mushy texture that makes me shiver!
- It is the perfect way to easily incorporate avocados to your early-morning smoothies without leaving a green mess on your chopping board, which you know will be waiting for you all day for a good scrubbing session. Lovely!
So without further ado, let’s get started and learn how to freeze avocados!
Option 1 – Frozen avocado puree
Most foodies say puree is the best way to freeze avocados so here’s how to proceed:
- Choose ripe avocados and wash them with clear water or soap and water.
- Cut each avocado in half around the seed and twist gently to open. Lift out the seed using your fingers or a teaspoon then peel off the skin.
- Cut the avocados in large chunks then blend with a food processor or use a fork to smash the chunks into a smooth paste. Add a tablespoon of lemon or lime juice for each avocado to avoid the paste turning brown.
- Place the puree into zipper-style freezer bags or freezer containers then freeze!
Tip: You can also freeze your avocado puree in ice cube trays to create cubes that can be easily added to your morning smoothies.
Option 2 – Frozen avocado chunks
You can also freeze your avocados as chunks or slices:
- Choose ripe avocados and wash them with clear water or soap and water.
- Cut each avocado in half around the seed and twist gently to open. Lift out the seed using your fingers or a teaspoon then peel off the skin.
- Slice the avocados in chunks, line them on a tray and sprinkle with lemon or lime juice then place into the freezer.
- When the chunks are frozen, place tem into zipper-style freezer bags or freezer containers then freeze!
To thaw frozen avocado, place freezer bags or containers in cold water for a couple of hours or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Use frozen avocado puree or chunks within four months for the tastiest result!
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