I love avocados. They are such a yummy and versatile fruit. I use them in salads, sandwiches, smoothies, desserts, and as the main ingredient in my delicious and healthy spicy guacamole.

Avocados are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, and are jam-packed with health benefits. They are one of the richest sources of mono-saturated fats, and one avocado has twice the potassium of a banana.

Avocados first arrived in Australia in 1840 and were planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney. They are a perennial fruit and Australian avocados are available all year round because of the our country’s diverse growing regions.

Want to know the best way to peel an avocado? Then check out this super handy demo.

Spicy Guacamole Recipe

2 ripe avocados

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground coriander

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

2 spring onions finely chopped

2 tbsp. fresh lime juice

1/3 cup coriander chopped finely

Salt and pepper

Method

Cut avocados in half, remove seed and spoon avocado flesh into a bowl

Squash up avocado using a fork

Add cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper and mix well

Add lime juice, spring onion and coriander leaves and mix well

Season with salt and pepper

Serve with freshly made pita bread chips.