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Avocado Butter

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High in fat but rich in nutrients, Avocado Butter tastes like a refined guacamole. You need only a bit for a big flavor payoff.

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Recipe: Avocado Butter

  • FAST
  • HEALTHY
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons minced chives
  2. 2 tablespoons minced capers
  3. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  4. 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
  5. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  6. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  7. 1 large Hass avocado, coarsely chopped
  1. In a mini-processor, combine the chives, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper and pulse until finely chopped. Add the avocado and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, press a piece of plastic directly on the butter and refrigerate for up to 2 days before using
Notes One Tablespoon Calories 27 kcal, Total Fat 2.4 gm, Saturated Fat .4 gm Serve With Grilled chicken or fish, or on a sandwich.
  • Published January 1998
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