Can You Freeze Avocados with the Skin On?
Avocados have a lot of health benefits. They have become a superfood and is used a lot in the ketogenic diet and the paleo diet. They have monosaturated fats, potassium, and folate. You can eat avocados alone, in salads or even with an omelet. They are high in fat and low in carbohydrates.
If you are wondering if you freeze avocados with the skin on, I would say is not recommended. Freezing avocados without or with the sin will ruin the texture therefore they will become mushy because they contain a large amount of water.
Are frozen avocados good for you?
You might be wondering why is a bad idea to freeze avocados you find a lot of frozen avocados in grocery stores. The reason why you find a lot of frozen avocados in the grocery store is because after you peel the avocados and cut them in cubes, they will maintain the bright color when you freeze them. However, when you unfroze them they will quickly become brown because the texture is slimy and watery. According to Healthline in an article, Can you freeze avocado and should you? They clearly state that you can freeze avocados and keep the nutrients but they will become mushy, brown and they have a little bit of change in the flavor due to additives.
How to freeze avocados yourself
If you want to freeze the avocados yourself, you will have to peel and cut the avocados first. Look for avocados that are beginning to ripen and they are firm when you touch them. So first peel the avocados, then remove the pit. Cut the avocados in cubes or even slices.
Like the blueberries, you do not want to put all the pieces together and then get a block of stuck-together pieces. Line a cookie sheet with freezer paper or parchment paper place the pieces on the sheet without touching each other, and put in the freezer for about 2 hours.
After the 2 hours place the pieces all together in a freezer bag and seal it. Make sure you remove the air. Put the bag in the freezer and you can keep the fresh there for about 4 months.
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Should avocados be refrigerated?
Avocados should be stored at room temperature because putting it in the refrigerator will slow the ripening process. So keep them at room temperature until they are fully ripe.
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Avocado Recipes
Stuffed Avocado For The Ketogenic Diet
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 boiled egg cut in small pieces
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon Mayo
- 1/2 cup celery cut into small cubes
Directions
- Chop the onion
2. Cut the cellery
3. Cut avocado in half and remove the seed
4. Mix the onion, celery, egg and mayo in a small bowl. Season with salt, pepper and lemon to taste.
5. Fill avocado with the mix and serve
Nutrition: Fat 24.83, carbs 3.03, protein 8.32
Avocado salad for the Mediterranean Diet
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 Kalamata olives
- 4 avocados, pitted, diced
- 10 grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups cubed light feta cheese
- juice of 2 whole lemons
- 2 tablespoons Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole wheat bread
Directions
- Combine olives, diced avocado, tomatoes, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; mix well to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over salad and gently toss it all together.
- Serve with bread.
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