Basil-Avocado Spread

Basil-Avocado Spread

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 76.3
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 3.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 1.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Basil-Avocado Spread calories by ingredient


Introduction

This tasty spread is great on sandwiches or with fresh-cut veggies. This tasty spread is great on sandwiches or with fresh-cut veggies.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 avocado
    1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
    1 clove garlic
    juice of 1/2 lemon
    salt and pepper to taste


Directions

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or mash in a bowl with a fork until combined.
Serve immediately. If storing (up to overnight), press plastic onto the surface to avoid oxidation (browning).

Serving Size: Serves 4; 1/4 cup each

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPARK_RECIPES.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Super delicious. I slap it on some bread with greens and veggies. - 7/5/14


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Good for St. Patrick's Day!great on toast - 3/17/17


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This is very easy and a wonderful topping for all kinds of things from bruschetta to fish, meat and tacos! - 4/22/16


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Super! - 4/20/17


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Really good on sandwiches! - 2/11/17


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    haven't tried it, going to though, looks good, especially for st patty's day - 3/13/14


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    Very Good
    Yummy - 7/19/21


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    Awesome spread - 6/9/21


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    Excellent - 6/9/21


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    Good
    Ok - 4/21/21


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    I'll mix this with some spinach and the artichoke antipasto I have and see if I like it. - 1/16/21


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    Incredible!
    yum - 11/17/20


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    Really good - 10/30/20


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    Very Good
    yum - 10/23/20


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    thanks - 10/3/20


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    loved it. thanks - 9/24/20


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    Incredible!
    this is really good. Very easy to prepare. - 8/30/20


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    Incredible!
    YUMMY - 8/30/20


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    Incredible!
    Great idea with the fresh basil. - 7/27/20


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    Incredible!
    I love this!! - 7/19/20


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    I had this at a party and it went quickly!! - 6/9/20


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    Love the color and yum! - 3/7/20


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    Excellent! I serve it on toast topped with a fried egg. Delicious! - 3/2/20


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    Great! - 1/3/20


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 11/21/19


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    Bad
    Awful! Stuff. Nasty - 11/21/19


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    :) - 10/26/19


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    Incredible!
    great - 10/13/19


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    Yum - 10/9/19


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    Incredible!
    Terrific - 9/25/19


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    Incredible!
    I love this basil avocado spread recipe! Delicious! - 9/6/19


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    Incredible!
    I love this basil avocado spread! Delicious - 9/4/19


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    Love the combination of avocado and basil! - 8/25/19


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    Very Good
    YUM! - 8/2/19


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    Nice - 7/31/19


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    Really good. - 7/21/19


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    Incredible!
    yum - 6/27/19


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    sounds and looks good - 6/24/19


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    Incredible!
    I add sweet red bell peppers for color - 4/11/19


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    very tasty - 2/28/19


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    Very Good
    Very good - 1/19/19


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    I make this at least once a week in the summer months - 12/11/18


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    NICE - 11/29/18


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    A great spread, easy and I'm sure will be tasty. I am looking forward to make this. Thanks for sharing. - 11/5/18


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    tasty - 11/4/18


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    interesting... - 11/4/18


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    Incredible!
    So yummy! - 9/1/18


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    Incredible!
    This is so easy to make and so delicious. We love it. - 8/12/18


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    Incredible!
    Very Yummy!!! - 8/12/18


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    The basil would add an interesting taste. - 8/12/18


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    This is very nice and it was something new for me to try. - 8/12/18


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    Very Good
    Very tasty! - 4/10/18


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    A favorite. I always enjoy seeing many ways to use avfacados - 4/1/18


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    Nice - 3/24/18


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    yummy - 3/17/18


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    Good with crackers or on toast as well. - 3/9/18


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    thanks - 3/3/18


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    looks good! - 2/7/18


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    Fun - 1/30/18


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    Very good - 1/24/18


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    Incredible!
    lovely stuff - 1/21/18


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    I need to try this! - 1/1/18


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    Looking forward to making this...love avocado. - 1/1/18


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    Looks good. - 12/29/17


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    Very Good
    yum. spread on many things. - 12/28/17


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    Incredible!
    Love adding the dill. - 12/27/17


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    Incredible!
    Super easy delicious dip. - 11/11/17


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    Good
    Hard to mess-up guacamole but this has no tomatoes and is still tasty. - 11/5/17


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    This is a great sandwich spread!! - 10/26/17


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    Great recipe . Worth trying. - 10/18/17


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    Good - 10/15/17


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    I'm making this one! I've never put basil in with Avacado. - 9/14/17


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    Interesting - 9/11/17


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    Very Good
    Pretty good never thought to put on my sandwiches... will try - 7/27/17


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    superb idea thanks for posting - 7/19/17


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    use lemon salt &lemon pepper - 7/12/17


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    Incredible!
    I love this spread. So easy to throw together and use at an instant. Love it as a dip or on plantain chips for a snack. - 7/1/17


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    Very Good
    Awesome - 6/27/17


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    You can also avoid it turning brown by placing the avocado pit in the dip before storing in the fridge. - 6/16/17


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    Incredible!
    Sounds good I will try it. - 6/9/17


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    Incredible!
    Be active any way you can, every day that you can. - 5/23/17


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    Incredible!
    This is a very delicious spread . - 4/30/17


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    Looks delicious! - 4/12/17


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    excellent! - 4/12/17


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    One of the easier dips for my family. - 4/12/17


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    delicious - 3/24/17


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    O.K.
    Very good - 2/11/17


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    - 1/4/16