Quick video: how to stone an avocado
Published: January 23, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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Learn how to stone an avocado in just 20 seconds (watch the video above). Remember to be careful with the knife.
Step-by-step guide: how to stone an avocado
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1. Cut your avocado in half lengthways.
2. Twist the two halves apart using your hands.
3. Whack the avocado stone with a sharp knife (be careful!) so that it becomes lodged; twist to remove the stone.
4. Use a large dessert spoon to scoop out the avocado.
5. Why not use your newfound skill in the recipe below?
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ROASTED TOMATOES AND AVOCADO ON TOAST RECIPE
30 minutes, serves 2, EASY
plum tomatoes 4, halved
wholegrain or sourdough bread 4 thin slices
avocado 1 small, halved, peeled and stoned
lemon ½, juiced
cayenne pepper a pinch
cress or baby rocket leaves a handful to serve
step 1
Grill the tomatoes for 20 minutes until soft. Toast the bread. Using a fork, mash the avocado with lemon juice and cayenne, then spread it over the toasted bread. Top with the tomatoes and some cress or baby rocket leaves.
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per serving 237 kcals, fat 10.6g, saturates 2.2g, carbs 27.8g, fibre 4.2g, protein 5.4g, salt 0.6g
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