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A speckled bowl of smooth pale green avocado dip, swirled and pooled with olive oil and scattered with parsley leaves and chilli flakes, beside thick slices of rustic bread, a whole and a halved lemon and a halved avocado.

RECIPES – Creamy Avocado & Herb Dip with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Creamy Avocado & Herb Dip with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Preparation
10 minutes
Serves
4
Product
Organic avocado

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ripe organic avocados
  • 3 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
  • Extra organic extra virgin olive oil, for serving

PREPARATION

  1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the stones and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
  2. Add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy. For a lighter consistency, add 1–2 tablespoons of cold water.
  3. Add the parsley and basil, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and gently combine.
  4. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon zest and, if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Serve immediately with toasted rustic bread, crisp vegetables or as part of a Mediterranean-style sharing platter.