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Avocado Lovers Half Recipe

Inspired by Pure Juice & Salads

Time10m

Serves2

Creamy hass avocado, salt, pepper and olive oil

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Ingredients

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Avocado Filling

2 each Hass avocados (ripe)1 tbs Extra-virgin olive oil1 tsp Fine sea salt1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper1 tsp Fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness and to slow browning)

To Serve (optional)

4 slices Crusty bread or toasted baguette slices1/4 tsp Chili flakes or smoked paprika (optional garnish)2 tbs Microgreens or chopped cilantro (optional)

Method

Avocado Filling

Prepare avocados

Wash the avocados. Using a sharp knife, halve each avocado lengthwise and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh from each half into a medium mixing bowl.

Cream the avocado

Add the extra-virgin olive oil and the optional lemon juice to the avocado flesh. Using a fork or a small potato masher, mash until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky for texture (about 20–30 seconds).

Season

Add the fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning — add more salt or pepper if desired. If the avocado seems dry, drizzle up to an additional 1 teaspoon olive oil and mix.

Final texture check

If you prefer a silkier cream, continue to mash and stir for another 10–15 seconds. For a chunkier result, stop once you have a spreadable consistency.

To Serve (optional)

Prepare bread

If using bread, lightly toast slices until golden and crisp. This helps prevent sogginess when topped with the avocado.

Assemble

Spoon or spread the creamy avocado evenly over the toasted bread or serve in a small bowl as a dip. Drizzle a small additional thread of olive oil over the top, then sprinkle the optional chili flakes or smoked paprika and microgreens or cilantro, if using.

Serve immediately

Serve right away to enjoy the best color and texture. If making ahead by a short time, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the avocado to minimize browning and refrigerate up to 1 hour.