Avocado Log

Avocado Log

 

This is the perfect thing to serve at any party!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

·         4 ripe avocados, stone removed and peeled

·         500 g cream cheese, straight from the fridge

·         3 green onions, cut into chunks

·         1 tbsp lemon juice

·         2 cloves garlic, peeled

·         ½ tsp chili powder

·         4 tbsp parsley leaves (fresh leaves, no stalks)

·         2 tbsp pistachios, shelled

·         200 g jar of sliced kalamata olives

·         200 g small grape tomatoes, quartered and marinated in a cup of balsamic salad dressing

·         2 packages of Lavosh crackers,v pita chips or nacho chips to serve

Instructions

1.       Line a 10 x 20 cm loaf pan with 3 layers of baking paper allowing paper to extend 5 cm over the longest sides.  Brush top sheet well with olive oil.

2.       Place pistachios in bowl and chop 2 seconds, speed 5. Remove from bowl and reserve

3.       Place parsley in bowl and chop 2-3 seconds, speed 7.  Remove from bowl and reserve

4.       Place garlic, green onions, and chili powder in bowl and chop for 2-3 seconds, speed 7.  Scrape down bowl with spatula.

5.       Place Cream cheese and avocado into bowl and mix 1 min, speed 7.  Add lemon juice through lid and blend further 30 seconds, speed 5.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6.       Transfer mixture to prepared pan and level off the top.  Press a piece of plastic wrap onto the surface, making it as smooth as possible.

7.       Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

8.       Remove plastic, upturn loaf tin onto a platter and remove paper.

9.       Drain any dressing from tomatoes and combine with olives and parsley and sprinkle over the top and around the sides.  Top with chopped pistachios

10.   Serve with lavosh crackers, pita chips or nacho chips

This recipe can also be found here: http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/starters-recipes/avocado-log/118424