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 |
---|---|---|
16 oz. | ||
Red Peppers, diced | 32 oz. | |
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.