Heart-Healthy Creamy Avocado Spread
Elevate snack time with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Avocado Spread—a deliciously wholesome recipe perfect for dipping, spreading, or topping! Made with ripe avocados, zesty fresh lemon juice, heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of garlic and cayenne for a flavorful kick, this easy 10-minute recipe delivers bold taste with nourishing benefits. Fresh cilantro adds an herby brightness, while the option to keep it chunky or smooth ensures it’s just the way you like it. Whether spread over whole-grain toast, served as a vibrant dip for veggies, or added as a topping to your favorite dishes, this nutrient-packed avocado spread is as versatile as it is satisfying. It's perfect for those looking to add a heart-healthy, flavorful twist to their everyday meals!
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Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
Step 2
Add the fresh lemon juice to the bowl to prevent the avocado from browning and to add freshness to the flavor.
Step 3
Finely chop the garlic clove and add it to the bowl with the avocados.
Step 4
Add the extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.
Step 5
Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocado mixture until it reaches your desired consistency, leaving it chunkier for a more rustic texture or smoothing it out for a creamier spread.
Step 6
Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro until evenly distributed throughout the spread.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, keeping in mind that the flavors will meld further as it sits.
Step 8
Serve immediately for the best flavor, or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the spread to refrigerate for up to two days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (457.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 774.1 |
| Total Fat 72.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1214.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.9g | |
| Protein 8.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 63.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1981.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories