Heart-Healthy Creamy Avocado Spread
Elevate your snack game with this "Heart-Healthy Creamy Avocado Spread," a luscious and nutrient-rich blend perfect for dipping, spreading, or dolloping. Featuring buttery ripe avocados, zesty fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, this recipe showcases wholesome ingredients that pack a punch of flavor while supporting heart health. Enhanced with extra-virgin olive oil and a touch of cayenne for a subtle kick, this spread gets an herby lift from fresh cilantro, making every bite balanced and vibrant. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dish is a creamy delight that’s ideal for topping toast, complementing veggies, or upgrading sandwiches. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and loaded with healthy fats, it’s your go-to recipe for indulgence without compromise. Serve fresh or store for later—either way, this avocado spread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the bowl to prevent the avocado from browning and to add freshness to the flavor.
Finely chop the garlic clove and add it to the bowl with the avocados.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.
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.
Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro until evenly distributed throughout the spread.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, keeping in mind that the flavors will meld further as it sits.
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
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.4 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.5 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1982 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
