Avocado Spread

First, our avocado spread is not guacamole; check out our guacamole recipe for that.

This is a different recipe with a very different feel. You can still very much taste the avocado since it's the main ingredient. However, this healthy spread is nuttier, creamier, silkier, and earthier than guac.

To achieve a creamy-dreamy texture and a rich and nutty flavor, we use tahini, a middle-eastern condiment made with hulled sesame seeds.

If you haven't tried this combination yet (avocado + tahini), you are in for a treat: it's simply delicious, one of the best spreads/dips we've ever tried.

For us, avocado and tahini have become the combination of the year, and we hope you will love them as much as we do!

All you've got to do to make it is blend ripe avocado, tahini, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a food processor.

Spread it on fresh bread or crunchy crostini, use it for avocado toast and wraps, and add it to sandwiches, tacos, or roasted eggplant boats.

You can also serve it in a bowl as a dip to enjoy with warm pita bread, tortilla chips, and veggie sticks.

Let's see how to make and serve this delicious, Mediterranean-tasting, and creamy avocado spread.

Avocado

Try to pick perfectly ripe avocado. If you are unsure how to do that, we've put together a short guide on picking avocado in our guacamole post.

Lemon juice

Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best for this recipe. Lemon juice goes well with avocado and perfectly well with tahini. Please make sure not to blend the seeds of the lemon; they are bitter when blended. We haven't tried lime juice in this recipe.

Tahini

Go for imported tahini, preferably from Lebanon or Palestine, as those countries make the best one in my honest opinion. When buying tahini, choose one made from 100% hulled sesame seeds, with a light brown color, and smooth, with a pourable consistency.

Tahini is the secret to many creamy-dreamy dips and sauces, such as tahini sauce, hummus, and baba ganoush or eggplant dip, and it makes this avocado spread irresistible.

Since we are using tahini, a dense, smooth, and relatively (healthy) fat ingredient, there's no need for extra-virgin olive oil, greek yogurt, mayonnaise, or other ingredients we've seen in other avocado spread recipes online.

Garlic

Preferably use fresh garlic as opposed to garlic powder. It adds a zestier taste and a fresher aroma. Don't add too much garlic; start with half a clove.

Two quick tips. Since we don't cook the garlic, we recommend cutting it in half lengthwise and removing its core, if any. The core of the garlic is hard to digest.

Additionally, when you add the garlic to the food processor, slice it finely, or pre-chop it to help the food processor. It is important because we are not blending the avocado spread for too long, and the food processor might not be able to blend the garlic fully without our help.

Salt and Pepper

Avocado requires a little salt to taste awesome, and this avocado spread is no different. We generally use sea salt or kosher salt. You can also add a twist or two of freshly ground black pepper to the avocado mixture.

Fresh herbs

Fresh herbs are optional. However, you can sprinkle some fresh flat-leaf parsley on top of the avocado spread (or dip) before serving it. Flat-leaf parsley is perfect with tahini, lemon, and garlic. We haven't tried fresh cilantro.

Other ingredients

We tested many variations of this spread, but honestly, in this case, the basic recipe is our favorite. That's why we decided not to include herbs, red onion, spices, and other ingredients.

If you'd like to add more stuff to this recipe, we can recommend a pinch of ground cumin for a middle-eastern spin and red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and score its flesh with the tip of a knife. Then, scoop the flesh out and add it to a food processor.

Peel the garlic, cut it in half lengthwise, and remove its core, if any, with the tip of a knife. Next, slice the garlic and add it to the food processor.

Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor: tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Pulse until you reach your desired texture. You might have to stop once or twice to scrape down the sides of the food processor.

We think the avocado spread should be almost completely smooth, without too many avocado pieces.

Taste, adjust for salt and lemon juice, then transfer to a bowl and serve as a dip or a spread.

Starter / Brunch

This is a great recipe to use as a starter or for a great brunch in multiple ways.

You can serve it as a spread on crunchy homemade crostini and chickpea farinata. Or you can even make an irresistible avocado toast with crispy roasted chickpeas or chopped cherry tomatoes seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Alternatively, you can serve it as an avocado dip in a bowl and let people enjoy it with warm pita bread, vegetable sticks, boiled potatoes, cherry tomatoes, or grissini.

These are some of our favorite ways of enjoying this recipe. The combination of crunchy bread with creamy avocado, nutty tahini, fresh tomatoes, and zesty garlic is out of this world.

Brunch tip: use this recipe to make an avocado toast and top it with our tofu scramble for a delicious egg-free vegan brunch.

Avocado spread is excellent for lunch because it's nutritious and fulfilling. It'll make you feel satiated for a long time without weighing you down.

If you have it for lunch, we recommend taking it easy with the garlic, though, as that can be hard to digest for some people.

Serve it as a sandwich spread, use it to fill up a bagel, or drop a few tablespoons in a wrap.

If you prep it in the morning, you might want to squeeze some lemon juice on top, then wrap it well in the film to slow oxidation and prevent the avo spread from turning brown.

If you use it as a sandwich spread, we recommend combining it with tomatoes and roasted or grilled eggplants.

Alternatively, you can make a quick and easy avocado toast by toasting bread slices and spreading some of this green gold on top of it.

Apply a thick layer of avocado spread on top of roasted eggplant boats, top it with chopped cherry tomatoes, air-fryer chickpeas (or roasted chickpeas), and plenty of freshly chopped parsley.

Stuffed eggplants with avocado spread are a simple, healthy, and delicious main dish, perfect for dinner with family or friends.

If you love cooking with avocado, check out our avocado recipe favorites here:

• Easy guacamole
• Tomato bruschetta with avocado
• Crispy tofu salad
• Rice salad with avocado
• Flatbread pizza with avocado mash

Or check out any of these vegan salad recipes that pair well with fresh avocado.

For more appetizer-friendly dips and spreads, see these creamy recipes:

• Vegan mayo
• Easy vegan cream cheese
• Thick vegan sour cream
• Chipotle sauce 2 ways
• Eggplant dip
• White bean dip

Or see our list of 25 top vegan sauces that will satisfy most dip cravings. You can also see our best recipes for what to eat with dip and hummus, beyond pita chips and veggie sticks.