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Creamy Avocado Spread

This creamy avocado spread is a multipurpose condiment that can be used as a healthy dip or creamy green goddess dressing. It’s also perfect to keep around for meal prep days.

I had the house all to myself and it was an unusual phenomenon.

The sounds of wind, rain and what I can only assume were city coyotes kept me on my toes.

One night I made crab legs. Another I made roasted shrimp. And the last night I made roasted potatoes and corn and tossed them in this creamy avocado spread. It was DELICIOUS!

Creamy avocado spread

How to use this avocado spread

This avocado spread recipe is purposely nice and thick so that you can smear it on toast or use it in sammies (bye bye mayo!).

But this spread is also very versatile. You can use it as:

  • Salad dressing: If you add 1/4 cup of water and a pinch of salt to the spread, it’ll thin it out enough so that it’s a pour-able, healthy green goddess dressing
  • Dip: Sometimes you need a dunk-tastic option that’s better for you than ketchup. Enter this avocado spread! It tastes extra great with sweet potato fries, plantain chips or tater tots
  • Sauce for meats or roasted veggies: For a super easy dinner just put a big dollop of spread on baked chicken breast or roasted veggies. Serve with a microwaved baked sweet potato or some brown rice and dinner is ready in no time.
Creamy avocado spread

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How long does it stay good?

Since you’re using fresh ingredients this avocado spread won’t last as long in the fridge as say bottled dressing or mayo. The acid from fresh lemon however keeps it fresh longer.

Generally it can stay good (and green) in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

Creamy avocado spread

Though that’s not super realistic. It’s super tasty and you’re gonna want to put it on everything…so good luck with the 2 week timeline.

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Creamy avocado spread

Creamy Avocado Spread

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This creamy avocado spread is versatile and can be used as a healthy dip or creamy green goddess dressing. It’s also perfect for meal prep days.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings8

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe haas avocado
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • 1 cup water Slightly under fill the cup
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, stems included Look for flat leaf or Italian parsley
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt I like fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use a strainer when adding in the lemon juice so you don’t end up with seeds in your blender
  • You can turn this into salad dressing by adding 1/4 of water and a pinch of salt
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2 Comments

  • Reply
    Richard Walker
    May 5, 2019 at

    Hi,Ashley! This recipe sounds great! I’m going to try it –thank you!

    • Reply
      Ashley
      May 6, 2019 at

      Great, so happy to hear you’re gonna try it! Let me know what you think : )

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