California Avocado Paté
Category: Appetizer
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Ingredients
- 2 2 2ripe, Fresh California Avocados
- 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped green onion
- 4 4 4hard-boiled eggs
- 1 1/4 1.25 1.25cups CUP_USVolumesour cream or mayonnaise
- 2 2 2cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 2 2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumechopped olives
- 1 1/8 1.125 1.125tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesweet parsley
- 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumelemon juice
- Fresh mint, chopped, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, chopped, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove seed and carefully scoop out flesh and put in a bowl. Save the avocado skins for serving.
- Mash avocado with all remaining ingredients. Replace mixture into shells, smoothing down so as to keep avocado shape.
- Note: Slight discoloration can occur if avocados are not freshly ripened.
Serving Suggestions:
Garnish with lemon twist and a sprig of parsley and serve with Melba toast or crackers.
*Large avocados are recommended for these recipes. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
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