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Parsley Avocado Spread | Perfect Condiment

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This parsley avocado spread it easy to make and very delicious! It’s perfect on your salad, on veggies or spread on bread for your sandwiches!

Closer view of the parsley avocado spread

I look at this lovely simple avocado spread and think ‘green yummy goodness’.  It is so versatile and I use it in so many ways.  One of my favorites is spread on some bread with slices of tomatoes.  Christopher loves to dollop it on his salad.

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Qualities that make this an awesome spread/sauce/dressing:

  • It takes 5 minutes or less to make and has only 6 ingredients if you count the salt.
  • As it sits in the fridge, it thickens up, which makes it spread easily over bread and toast.
  • The spread lasts for 3 weeks in your fridge; just stir it up and you’re good to go.
  • One avocado goes a long way with the addition of the other ingredients, which means you can enjoy it more days.

Tips for Making the spread:

  • I get my avo oil at Trader Joe’s but if you can’t find avocado oil, you can substitute extra virgin olive oil for it.
  • I always strip the parsley leaves off the stems because the stems add a strong flavor that I believe isn’t appropriate for this spread.
  • Use Greek yogurt (plain) as it gives the spread more substance than thinner, traditional yogurt.

How to wash Parsley:

  • Fill a big bowl halfway with cold water.
  • Take the bunch of parsley by the stems and dunk them in the water.
  • Swish and swirl the parsley and if there is any sand/dirt, it will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Repeat a couple of times with fresh water.
  • Lay the parsley on a paper towel and pat the plant with another paper towel to dry off the leaves.

How to make Parsley Avocado Spread

Pre-step

Get out your food processor.

Step two

Gather parsley, Greek yogurt and avocado oil.

Parsley, yogurt and avocado oil for the parsley avocado spread

Step three

Gather the avocado and the lemon and cut both fruits in half.

Avocado and lemons cut for the parsley avocado spread

Step four

Strip the parsley leaves off the stems and place them in the food processor.  Discard the stems.

Step five

Take out the avocado pit and hold the fruit in your hand.  Take a knife and cut the avocado in chunks.  Scoop the flesh out of the skin with a spoon and add to the food processor.

Step six

Use a hand fruit press to squeeze the juice out of half of a lemon directly into the processor.

Step seven

Add avocado oil, yogurt and salt.

Food processor filled with all the ingredients for the parsley avocado spread

Process the Parsley Avocado Spread

Step eight

Lock the lid in place and process the mixture on high for 1 minute.  Open lid and scrape down the sides with a spatula.  Lock the lid again and process for another minute.

Transfer parsley avocado spread to a jar.

Jar filled with the parsley avocado spread with lemons and parsley in the background

I hope you enjoy this spread recipe.  Wasn’t it easy?

Please feel free to leave me a comment.  What is your favorite way to get more avocado in your diet? 

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5 from 15 votes
Closer view of the parsley avocado spread
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5 Minute Parsley Avocado Spread
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

This versatile spread is yummy, simple and quick to make! Spread it on your bread, dollop it on your salad or eat it by the spoonful!

Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 minute spread, avocado spread, parsley avocado bread
Servings: 40 tablespoons
Calories: 32 kcal
Author: Elaine Benoit
Ingredients
  • 2 cups parsley loosely packed
  • .50 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 avocado halved and scooped out, sliced and chopped
  • 1 cup avocado oil
  • .25 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons of lemon about 1/2 of a lemon
Instructions

  1. Add the parsley, yogurt, olive oil, avocado, lemon and salt to a food processor

  2. Turn on high for one minute

  3. Open the cover and scrape down the sides with a spatula. Cover and process for another minute or until creamy

  4. Dollop on a salad, on bread or just eat by the spoonful

  5. Eat
  6. Enjoy
Recipe Notes

Tips for Making the spread:

  • I get my avo oil at Trader Joe's but if you can't find avocado oil, you can substitute extra virgin olive oil for it.
  • I always strip the parsley leaves off the stems because the stems add a strong flavor that I believe isn't appropriate for this spread.
  • Use Greek yogurt (plain) as it gives the spread more substance than thinner, traditional yogurt.

How to wash Parsley:

  • Fill a big bowl halfway with cold water.
  • Take the bunch of parsley by the stems and dunk them in the water.
  • Swish and swirl the parsley and if there is any sand/dirt, it will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Repeat a couple of times with fresh water.
  • Lay the parsley on a paper towel and pat the plant with another paper towel to dry off the leaves.
Nutrition Facts
5 Minute Parsley Avocado Spread
Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons)
Calories 32 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 17mg1%
Potassium 46mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 260IU5%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Previously published in November 2015.

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  6. Lyndsay

    Oh My Goodness, Yum! I’m so glad I came across this recipe. It’s definitely a new favourite! I only wish I’d discovered it sooner!

    Reply

  7. Suzy

    I love how creamy this looks! I can think of a lot of things I would put this one! And the parsley, great call! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply

  11. Anna

    What a simple and delicious recipe Elaine! I often have leftover avocado in my fridge, and this is a great way of using it and nice alternative to guacamole! I can see this being a perfect dip too!

    Reply

    • Elaine

      Thanks Anna. I served it to go with burgers recently and my niece kept dipping her chips into it. đŸ™‚ There are so many ways to use this spread for sure!

      Reply

  12. Denise

    This looks like it can be addicting. I will be spreading it on everything and using it as a dip! I love that its easy to make and with common ingredients!

    Reply

  14. Amanda Mason

    I love this article! So helpful! I’m glad you touched on how to properly wash parsley…I literally just rinse it under the sink! LOL! SEriously – recipe looks amazing and I love the detail and helpful tips. Such a great post!!

    Reply

  15. Vanessa

    This spread sounds pretty fantastic! I love parsley, but haven’t used it in a spread before. I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply

  18. Jo

    This screams summer all the way and I would love to have this spread all the time in my fridge. I could spread it, drizzle it on salads and grilled meat and eat it with almost everything. Delicious stuff!

    Reply

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