Avocado and Tahini Spread

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘OPEN SESAME‘.

Ingredients

  • 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados, about 1 lb
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 Tbsp tahini
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp water
  • 4 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or coriander
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • pinch cayenne

1) Pit and quarter avocados, then place along with all ingredients in a food processor and process into a paste. Serve as a spread on crackers or toast.

Habeeb Salloum’s articles have been published in the Toronto Star, Backwoods Home Magazine, Forever Young Information Magazine, and Vegetarian Journal, among others. His most recent book Asian Cooking Made Simple – A Culinary Journey Along the Silk Road and Beyond is available at amazon at: https://tinyurl.com/zk3ueyv

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