Appetizers, Dips and Snacks: Dips and Spreads: Avocado-Cilantro Spread

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

Author: California Avocado Commission - www.avocado.org
Date: December 18, 2012

Serves: 8 person(s)
Yield: 8 x (approx. 2 Tbsp servings)

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 1 hrs (for bringing out the flavors)

Ingredients:

1 ripe fresh California avocado (6.1 oz)
28.57 g 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.