Inspired by conversations on the Food52 Hotline, we're sharing tips and tricks that make navigating all of our kitchens easier and more fun.
Today: What do you do when an avocado has just about passed its prime? KatieQ turns a browning avocado into pesto.
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The moment when you eagerly cut open an avocado, only to find that it's started to turn brown, can be tragic. But KatieQ has a solution: With the help of her friend, Clare, the two blend avocado with basil, olive oil, and lemon to make a pesto like you've never seen it. Mix it with the noodle of your choice, top with cheese, and you've got yourself a delicious meal. You'll never let another avocado go to waste again.
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... but, but, browning avocados have a weird, not-pleasing flavor. Do the basil and lemon overpower that issue? Also, are you eating it hot, or cold, with the soba noodles?
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