South African Avocado Smash Cream Recipe
Avocado is an essential ingredient in this recipe, and it holds a special place in South African cuisine.
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Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Potato masher or fork for mashing avocados
- Cutting board and knife for preparing ingredients
- Citrus juicer or reamer for extracting lemon juice
Ingredients
- 2 avocados ripe
- 1/2 onion red peeled and very finely diced
- 2 spring onions trimmed and very finely sliced (or wild garlic when in season)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules or 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 lemon juice of 1 - sometimes I use an extra half lemon if there isn't enough juice
- salt and pepper
- 8 slices sourdough bread lightly toasted; or ciabatta, baguette
- 4 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese I used the herb and garlic variety
Instructions
- Remove the pit from the avocados and cut them in half lengthwise. Combine the avocados, onions, garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings in a food processor and pulse until mostly smooth. It's okay if some small lumps remain for texture. Add more lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste after tasting the guacamole.
- After lightly toasting the sourdough (or baguette) pieces, spread them with Philadelphia cream cheese. Top with guacamole. (If some guacamole is still remaining, simply transfer it to a smaller bowl and serve it alongside the tartines.)
- If you'd like your guacamole creamier, serve it over a bowl of Philadelphia cream cheese and some sliced charcuterie like ham and chorizo sausage.
- Guacamole won't turn brown if you leave one of the avocado stones in the dish.
Notes
Use ripe avocados for a smoother texture.
Add lemon juice to the mixture to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Customize the recipe with herbs or spices to suit your prefe
rences. Consider adding a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick. Ensure all ingredients are well combined for a consistent texture. Chill the dish before serving for a refreshing experience.
rences. Consider adding a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick. Ensure all ingredients are well combined for a consistent texture. Chill the dish before serving for a refreshing experience.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg
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