There’s a lot to love about avocados. In addition to being creamy and delicious, they’re also packed withvitamins, minerals, fiber and good-for-you fats. The only real downside to avocados is that the window for when they are perfectly ripe can be quite small. One minute, you’ve got a rock hard avocado on the counter and the next it’s a mushy, brown mess. The good news is that you can safely freeze avocados for several months to use in a wide variety of dishes.
Previously frozen avocados don’t have quite the same smooth, firm texture of fresh ones, so they’re best for recipes that call for mashing, puréeing or blending—think soups,dips,smoothies,saucesand salad dressing. In other words, you want to avoid dishes that depend too much on the original texture of avocado. This means salads aren’t a great option, nor is anything that requires sliced or cubed avocado.
Read on for how to freeze avocados. Plus, learn how to thaw frozen avocado and discover delicious recipes.
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How to Freeze Avocados
As with all food preservation, it’s best to freeze avocados when they are ripe rather than when they’re really better suited for the trash or compost bin.
The best option is to freeze avocado as a purée
In a blender or food processor, combinecut avocadowith fresh lemon or lime juice (use about 1 tablespoon of juice for every medium avocado) and process until smooth. Next, transfer the avocado to an airtight freezer bag, leaving a little room for expansion; then label, date and freeze for up to four months.
Another option is to freeze avocado halves
How to Thaw Avocados
How to Use Previously Frozen Avocados
Thawed avocado, especially if you mashed it or puréed it for freezing does best in recipes that also call for mashing or puréeing, includingsmoothies, soups,pestoand salad dressing. Guacamole,avocado hummusand otheravocado dipsare a great way to use previous frozen avocado, too, and you can even add some cubes of fresh avocado if you want a chunkier texture.
You can also combine defrosted avocado to makechocolate puddingor achocolate shakeor add tequila and blend up frozen margaritas. Depending on the taste and texture of thawed avocado, you may be able to makeavocado toastor use the avocado intacos,quesadillasor burritos.
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