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Half Avocado Recipe

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Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Half Avocado Assembly

1/2 piece ripe Hass avocado1/2 tbs fresh lime or lemon juice1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil1 pinch fine sea salt1 pinch freshly ground black pepper1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)1 tbs microgreens or chopped cilantro (optional garnish)1 tsp toasted seeds or crushed nuts (optional topping, e.g., pumpkin seeds or almonds)

Method

Half Avocado Assembly

Select and prepare

Choose one ripe Hass avocado; it should yield slightly to gentle pressure. Place the avocado on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the avocado lengthwise around the pit, rotating the fruit until you complete the circle.

Separate and remove pit

Twist the two halves to separate them. For the half you will serve, use the blade to gently knock into the pit so it lodges slightly, then twist and lift to remove the pit. If you prefer, use a spoon to scoop the pit out. Discard the pit and save the other half for another use.

Prevent browning and dress

Spoon or drizzle 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice evenly over the exposed flesh of the avocado half to slow oxidation and add brightness.

Season

Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil over the flesh. Sprinkle a pinch of fine sea salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper evenly over the avocado. If you like heat, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

Add texture and garnish

Scatter 1 teaspoon toasted seeds or crushed nuts across the flesh for crunch. Finish with 1 tablespoon microgreens or chopped cilantro for color and fresh flavor.

Serve

Place the dressed half avocado on a small plate. Serve immediately as a simple snack, a side to eggs or salad, or as an open-faced topping for toast. If not serving right away, cover tightly with plastic wrap pressing it onto the exposed flesh and refrigerate up to 6 hours.