Q&A for How to Ripen an Avocado

Put the avocado in a bag, either paper or plastic, along with a ripe banana or apple. As the apple or banana ripens, they give off a gas which causes other fruits around them to ripen more quickly as well. If the avocados are very unripe, it may take two days, but the ripe banana or apple trick will speed up the ripening process considerably, and should do the trick in a day or two.

If the avocado it brown on the inside, that means it is overripe and will actually taste bitter.

Don't throw it out. Wash it well and dry, then cut in half. Cut off the dark parts. The rest will be fine to eat.

You can't. The microwave just heats it up; it doesn't actually ripen it.

The inside turns brown when it comes in contact with air. If you have already cut it open, sprinkle lemon juice on it to prevent the oxidation.

Yes, at 200 degrees for 10 minutes, wrapped in tin foil. Another method would be to put it in a brown bag overnight with either a banana, an apple or a tomato and wait for it to ripen.

Wrap the avocado in tinfoil, preheat the oven to 200 degrees and put it in for 10 minutes. It should be "ripe" enough to eat on its own or be used in recipes.

Yes, doing this actually works. Place them in a spot with sunlight. If you want to place them outside, be careful because animals can pick them up if they're not kept in a safe position.

Mashed on toast is delicious, whole wheat toast is best. Add cottage cheese or tomato... or both!