California Avocado Paté

A tasty egg and avocado spread that is great on crackers and crusty breads

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Measurements and Conversion Table

TSP.	TBSP.	CUPS	FLUID OZ	MILLILITERS	OTHER
1/4 tsp.				1 ml
1/2 tsp.				2 ml
3/4 tsp.	1/4 Tbsp.			4 ml
1 tsp.	1/3 Tbsp.			5 ml
3 tsp.	1 Tbsp.	1/16 cup	1/2 oz	15 ml
6 tsp.	2 Tbsp.	1/8 cup	1 oz	30 ml
			1 1/2 oz	44 ml	1 jigger
12 tsp.	4 Tbsp.	1/4 cup	2 oz	60 ml
16 tsp.	5 1/3 Tbsp.	1/3 cup	2 1/2 oz	75 ml
18 tsp.	6 Tbsp.	3/8 cup	3 oz	90 ml
24 tsp.	8 Tbsp.	1/2 cup	4 oz	118 ml	1/4 pint
32 tsp.	10 2/3 Tbsp.	2/3 cup	5 oz	158 ml
36 tsp.	12 Tbsp.	3/4 cup	6 oz	177 ml
48 tsp.	16 Tbsp.	1 cup	8 oz	237 ml	1/2 pint
		1 1/2 cups	12 oz	355 ml
		2 cups	16 oz	473 ml	1 pint
		3 cups	24 oz	710 ml	1 1/2 pints
			25.6 oz	757 ml	1 fifth
		4 cups	32 oz	946 ml	1 quart or 1 liter
		8 cups	64 oz		2 quarts
		16 cups	128 oz		1 gallon

Recipe Categories: Appetizer

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Recipe provided by the California Avocado Commission

Ingredients:

2 2 2ripe, Fresh California Avocados, cut in half and seeded
1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped green onion
4 4 4hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumelemon juice
1 ¹/₄ 1.25 1.25cups CUP_USVolumesour cream or mayonnaise
2 2 2cloves garlic, crushed
2 2 2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumechopped olives
1 ¹/₈ 1.125 1.125tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesweet parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped fresh mint, or to taste
Paprika

Instructions:

Carefully scoop avocado into a medium bowl. Save the avocado skins for serving, if desired.
Mash avocado with all remaining ingredients except paprika. Replace mixture into shells, smoothing down so as to keep avocado shape. Sprinkle with paprika.
Serve with crisp crackers or spread on small slices of toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 140; Total Fat 12 g (Sat 2.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1 g, Mono 5 g); Cholesterol 110 mg; Sodium 240 mg; Potassium 263 mg; Total Carbohydrates 6 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g; Total Sugars 1 g; Protein 5 g; Vitamin A 280 IU; Vitamin C 6 mg; Calcium 42 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 51 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Serving Suggestions:
Garnish with lemon twist and a sprig of parsley and serve with toasted crusty bread or crackers. Or spread on crackers and top each piece with a small cooked shrimp and a strip of (oil-packed) sun-dried tomato, as shown above.

Beverage Pairings:
Delicious with fresh tomato juice or for cocktail hour.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

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