Avocado-Cilantro Bagel Spread

Recipe courtesy of California Avocado Commission.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 ripe Fresh California avocado
1 ounce Chevre goat cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dash of cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine avocado with goat cheese and mix until well blended.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Adjust salt to taste.
4. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature to let flavors blend.
5. Serve garnished with fresh lime slices and a sprig of cilantro.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 45; Total Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 1g; Sodium: 50mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Avocado Commission.