Abakadoo Ma' Taheena

Description

An avocado appetizer

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons taheena
• 1 large or 2 medium avocados
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• pinch cayenne
• ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Place the lemon juice and taheena in a blender and blend for a moment; then set aside.
2. Pit and peel the avocados and cut into pieces, then add them with the remaining ingredients — except the paprika — to the lemon juice / taheena mixture and blend into a smooth paste.
3. Place on a flat serving platter and sprinkle with the paprika.
4. Can be served as is, or chilled.