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Avocado With Groundnut Dressing Recipe

Experience a taste of Ghana with this vibrant and easy-to-make avocado salad! The creamy avocado is perfectly complemented by a crunchy, spicy groundnut dressing. Customize the heat to your liking with sweet or hot paprika and cayenne pepper. This quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or appetizer. Get ready for a complex flavor explosion in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 188.1 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.7 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado With Groundnut Dressing

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 lemon (as an alternative to lime juice)
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika (or hot paprika)
  • Cinnamon (not found in recipe)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

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How to Make Avocado With Groundnut Dressing

  1. Peel 2 ripe avocados, remove the pit, and cube the flesh into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Place the avocado cubes in a medium bowl and toss gently with the juice of 1 lime (or 1/2 lemon).
  3. In a food processor or using a mortar and pestle, grind 1/2 cup of roasted unsalted peanuts until you have small, chunky pieces (do not make a peanut butter).
  4. In a small bowl, combine the ground peanuts with 1 tablespoon sweet paprika (or hot paprika for extra heat), 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and a pinch of salt.
  5. Sprinkle the peanut spice mixture evenly over the avocado. Gently toss to coat.
  6. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped chives before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

12g

Carbs

3g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Low Protein Appetizers Salads Vegetables African Easy Dietary Low Sodium Low Carb Low In Something