The avocado craze started a few years ago when everyone started going as green as possible, and it looks like the Green Queen isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Full of healthy fats and fiber, avocado is a perfect ingredient to add to your diet. We’re used to thinking of avocado as a vegetable, but it’s actually a fruit, and that’s just one of the many quirky secrets the avocado hides up its green sleeve. Here are 7 avocado myths you probably believe, but shouldn’t.
Myth: It will turn all brown once you cut it
While it’s true that avocados quickly lose their fresh green glamor once you cut them, turning into a mushy brown mass, there is a way to keep them looking delicious for a longer period of time. First, you can try storing the cut avocado in water. If this doesn’t sound very delicious to you, sprinkle some citrus juice on top to keep it fresh. Another trick you can use is to store the cut avocado in an airtight container with a piece of onion. Yes, it’s not very appetizing, but it will do!
Myth: They are perfect for baking
They really are perfect for baking: avocados can easily be used as an ingredient to create delicious pies, but they can also become the star of your pie and a stand-alone baked dessert. Don’t you think? Just look at this photo!
Myth: avocados are only for salads
This might have been the case when avocado first entered the veggie-eaters’ food scene, but now we all know that this amazing fruit with its creamy texture is capable of so much more. Turn it into a delicious mousse or spread freshly ripe avocado on crispy toast and you’ll experience how wonderful it can taste.
