Lebanese Avocado Appetizer (Abakado ma'Taheena) - Arabic cooking classes available in Dubai

A type of Diabetic friendly Lebanese Guacamole. Rich in potassium and unsaturated fat, it is very well on crisp pita bread slices.

Ingredients
    4 tablespoons lemon juice - about 1/2 a large lemon
    3 tablespoons sesame tahini - to taste
    1 1/2 cups avocado - about 4 small ones
    1/4 cup parsley or cilantro - finely chopped
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 clove garlic - crushed
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1 pinch cayenne - to taste
    1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Place lemon juice and tahini in a blender or food processor and blend for a moment. Pit and peel avocados and cut into pieces. Add remaining ingredients except paprika into the tahini/lemon mixture and blend to a smooth paste.

Place on a flat serving platter; sprinkle with paprika and serve as is or chilled. Serve with toasted pita or arrancas (a crispy Arabic bread).

Note: tahini gives a strong flavor to this dish. Reduce quantity of tahini or increase avocados to taste.
Source:bigoven.com

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