Avocado Spread {10 minute recipe}- Marcellina In Cucina

Name: Avocado Spread Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 avocado; 1/4 cup light sour cream (or Greek yoghurt); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; ½ teaspoon fresh chilli (or to taste); ½ teaspoon salt

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A quick and easy Avocado spread that is creamy with a hint of spice. Delicious with crackers, vegetable sticks or crusty bread and made in just 10 minutes!!

This spread recipe needs just a few ingredients and can also be used as a sauce, dip or to dollop on Mexican style dishes.

cracker with avocado dip on being scooped out of avocado dip in black bowl.

This updated recipe was first published on 9 June 2013.

Preparing a couple of nibbles to have with drinks is a great way to entertain. Grazing plates or platters are also a fun and casual way to eat. Appetizer recipes like Marinated Eggplant, the Italian classic Bagna Cauda and this olive dip known as Olivada are perfect. So is this simple Avocado Spread.

My family loves avocado. We once had a huge avocado tree in our yard that bore heaps of delicious fruit. While we wait for our new avocado tree to grow, I stock up at the supermarket. Scroll down to check out what I've learnt about choosing a good avocado.

For complete ingredient quantities and full instructions, please scroll to the printable recipe card bottom of the page.

Ingredients needed

avocado cut in half with cut side up, chopped spring onions, half lemon, lemon juice, mayonaise, chopped red chilli all on wooden board and named

avocado
mayonnaise
spring onions
lemon juice
chilli pepper
salt

Ingredient substitutions

Here's a few variations to help you if you don't have the particular ingredients listed or you don't love a particular ingredient.

instead of mayonnaise substitute sour cream or yogurt
use finely chopped red onion or a crushed garlic clove in place of the spring onions
replace the lemon juice with lime juice or red wine vinegar
no fresh chilli? Use chilli flakes, to taste

Instructions

two images - first image opened mini food processor filled with avocado, chilli, spring onion and avocado with half lemon on the side; second image opened mini food processor filled with avocado dip and half lemon on the side.

Making this spread is so easy with a mini food processor.

Cut the avocado in half. Remove the seed and scoop out the flesh.
Place all the ingredients into the mini food processor.
Process until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning. You may need more lemon juice or more salt.

avocado dip in black bowl on wooden board surrounded by crackers viewed from above.

Tips for success and FAQ's

While this creamy avocado spread is really a very easy recipe, there are a few tips I want to share with you to ensure success.

choose ripe avocados
avoid avocados that have indentations or dark spots because this indicates bruising.
serve this spread soon after it's prepared to avoid the avocado browning - however the lemon juice prevents the avocado oxidising quickly
if you aren't a chilli fan, start with a smaller amount of chilli and taste to get the right amount of heat for you

What if I don't have a food processor?

This is not a problem at all. Simply use a fork to mash the avocado then blend in the remaining ingredients for a chunky but still yummy spread.

How do I choose an avocado?

There are many varieties of avocados. Some ripen to a dark, almost black colour. However some stay green when ripe so don't rely on colour to check for ripeness.
A ripe avocado should yield a little when cupped in your hand and very gently squeezed. Overripe avocados will feel very soft and when cut opened have dark threads running through the flesh.

Serving suggestions

If you love avocado as much as I do I'm sure you will just be happy to eat this Avocado spread by the spoonful but here's a couple of other suggestions for serving.

my homemade crackers
crusty bread
vegetable sticks - think carrot, celery and radishes
thin with a little water and use to dress a salad
spread on sandwiches instead of butter

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cracker with avocado dip on being scooped out of avocado dip in black bowl viewed from above

Avocado Spread Recipe

A quick and easy Avocado spread that is creamy with a hint of spice. Delicious with crackers, vegetable sticks or crusty bread.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings:4 people

Author: Marcellina

Ingredients

Instructions

Cut the avocado in half. Remove the seed and scoop out the flesh.
Place all ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth.
Serve with crackers, crusty bread or vegetable sticks.

Notes

Tips for making this spread

choose ripe avocados
serve this spread soon after it's prepared to avoid the avocado browning - however the lemon juice prevents the avocado oxidising quickly
if you aren't a chilli fan, start with a smaller amount of chilli and taste to get the right amount of heat for you
If you want a chunky spread, simple mash the avocado with a fork and mix in the remaining ingredients.

Other serving suggestions

thin with a little water and use to dress a salad
spread on sandwiches instead of butter

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. For accurate results, it is recommended that the nutritional information be calculated based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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Avocado Spread

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