Ah yes, Hass avocado 🥑 — the MVP.
Quick hits + easy ways to use it:
How to tell it’s ripe
- Dark, almost black skin
- Yields slightly when you squeeze (like the palm under your thumb)
- Stem pops off easily and is green, not brown
Fast, no-thinking uses
- Avocado toast: salt, lemon, chili flakes (add egg if you’re grown)
- Guacamole (classic):
- Mash avocado + lime + salt
- Add diced onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño if you’re feeling fancy
- Sliced on everything: tacos, burgers, grain bowls, egg rolls 👀
- Creamy sauce hack: blend avocado + sour cream or yogurt + lime + garlic
Pro tips
- Store unripe avocados at room temp; ripe ones in the fridge.
- To keep cut avocado green: lime juice + plastic wrap pressed directly on the flesh.
- Hass is ideal because it’s buttery, not watery—perfect for frying pairings and dips.
Want a specific recipe with it? (guac remix, avocado crema, fried avocado, or something wild?)
