Products used in this recipe
Mediterranean Avocado Spread
Yield: 13 Servings (2 oz.)
Yield: 13 Servings (2 oz.)
This rich and creamy spread, with its undertones of garlic and lemon, would be a zesty replacement for mayonnaise on a sandwich.
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Simplot Harvest Fresh™ Avocados: Avocado Pulp, Frozen 12/1lb | 16 oz. | |
| Simplot Simple Goodness™: Diced Red Peppers 3/8" | 32 oz. | 1 bag |
| Olive oil | 1 fl. oz. | 1/8 cup |
| Cream cheese, softened | 4 oz. | |
| Roasted garlic purée | 3 Tbsp. | |
| Caramelized onion, chopped | 2 oz. | |
| Lemon zest | 1 tsp. | |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp. |
Preparation Instructions:
- Step 1
- Thaw avocado according to package instructions.
- Step 2
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Step 3
- Line a half sheet pan with foil. Spread diced red peppers in an even layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning pan once halfway through baking until roasted and lightly charred. Cool to ambient, transfer to storage container and store refrigerated.
- Step 4
- In medium mixer bowl, combine avocado, cream cheese, and roasted garlic purée. Blend on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Gently fold in 4 oz. roasted red peppers, onion, lemon zest, and salt. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
