California Avocado Pâté

Ingredients

 * 2 large California avocados
 * 1 Tbsp chopped green onion
 * 4 hard-boiled eggs
 * fresh mint
 * chopped freshly ground pepper
 * 2 Tbsp lemon juice
 * salt to taste
 * 1 ¼ Cups sour cream or Mayonnaise
 * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 2 tsp chopped
 * 1 1/8 tsp sweet parsley
 * paprika

Directions
Cut avocados in half, remove seed and carefully scoop out flesh and put in a bowl. Save the avocado skins for serving.

Mash avocado with all remaining ingredients. Replace mixture into shells, smoothing down so as to keep avocado shape.

Garnish with lemon twist and a sprig of parsley and serve with Melba toast or crackers.

Note: Slight discoloration can occur if avocados are not freshly ripened.