Vegetables: Avocados (Hass)
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This article is from the Health Articles series.
Vegetables: Avocados (Hass)
Nutritional Information:
Excellent source of potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B6 and
folate. Good source of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin
A, and magnesium.
What To Look For:
Should yield when pressed gently. Color should be uniform
and without blemishes or bruises.
Storage, Easy Cooking:
Store at room temperature. Will ripen at room temperature.
Cut lengthwise around the large stone in the center; gently
twist the 2 sides apart. Rub the cut surfaces with lemon to
prevent discoloration. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.
Best Uses:
Do not cook. Serve in a salad with olive oil, lemon juice,
salt, and pepper. Great mashed with salsa for a quick homemade
guacamole.
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