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
 * 1¼ cups sour cream or mayonnaise
 * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 2 tsp chopped black olives
 * 1⅛ tsp sweet parsley
 * paprika

Directions

 * 1) Cut avocados in half, remove seed and carefully scoop out flesh and put in a bowl.
 * 2) Save the avocado skins for serving.
 * 3) Mash avocado with all remaining ingredients.
 * 4) Replace mixture into shells, smoothing down so as to keep avocado shape.
 * 5) Garnish with lemon twist and a sprig of parsley and serve with melba toast or crackers.
 * 6) Note: slight discoloration can occur if avocados are not freshly ripened.