Sometimes you need only part of an avocado for your taco or toast. But if you save the rest for later, your avocado will turn brown (no!). Can you keep it fresh and green? Find out in this kitchen science experiment.
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Use knife to cut avocado into 2 halves and use soupspoon to remove pit. Discard pit.
Use knife to cut avocado in half lengthwise around pit.
Using your hands, twist both halves in opposite directions to separate.
Use soupspoon to scoop out pit.
Place 1 avocado half, cut side down, in bowl with lemon juice mixture. Place second avocado half on small plate, cut side up. Set bowl and plate in a spot where they won’t be disturbed.