Avocado-Cilantro Spread

Avocado-Cilantro Spread

This avocado-based spread makes a perfect addition to bagels or rice cakes.

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Serves: 8 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Extra Time: 1 hr
(for bringing out the flavors)

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Ingredients Convert to Metric

  • 1 ripe fresh California avocado (6.1 oz)
  • 1 oz goat cheese, low-fat or semi-soft
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp freshly-squeezed lime juice

Directions:

Combine avocado with goat cheese and mix until well blended. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature to let flavors blend.

Garnish with fresh lime slices and a sprig of cilantro. Serve.

Variations:

Serve on half-bagel or on a rice cake.

Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.

Thanks to California Avocado Commission - www.avocado.org