Smooth and creamy avocado and lime spread
Avocados are a gift from the gods to those of us on a diet who are missing creamy foods. Sure, they pack a fair amount of fat but the good news that it is all super healthy unsaturated fat. So, not only do they do your tastebuds good your brainpower too.
As I have mentioned before, I love dips and spreads. Sadly though,If I am ever going to shift the rest of this weight then I either have to pretend they don’t exist or come up with healthier versions. That is what I have done with this creamy avocado and lime spread.
I came up with it some months ago when I was looking for something to quickly fill me up and tickle my tastebuds. I know that a lot of people use lemon juice with avocado but I have found that lime really works very well to lift the creamy texture of the avocado and give a real zip to the spread.
With a little bit of salt in the mix that lime and avocado combination becomes a real culinary match made in heaven. To me, this is one of those cases where it really is important to use coarse sea salt rather than the normal table salt. The slight crunch really works to bring the flavours of the creamy avocado and lime spread bursting forth.
Since its creation, I have used this avocado and lime spread in any number of ways. I have been known to spread it simply on some toast in the morning instead of butter or jam. Scooping it up with some tortilla chips has a certain charm too.
However, as of late, my favourite use for the creamy avocado and lime spread has been to make a quick and healthy lunch. I have been spreading it high on some crisp breads and then topped it with slices of cucumber and cherry tomato.
As summer approaches I can see myself adding a piece of fruit on the side and calling that a perfect hot weather lunch.
Avocado and Lime Spread
avocado and lime spread
Ingredients:
1 small avocado
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon Greek yoghurt
Directions:
1. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado
2. Put all the ingredients in a blender or mini chopper.
3. Pulse for between 15 and 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth.
Serves: 1
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I mash up avocado with cream cheese for Luke and he loves it on pitta bread or toast, I’ve done it for myself using low fat cream cheese so think I’ll have to try adding a bit of lime juice as well.
Comment by Helen — June 23, 2010 @ 11:26 am