Avocado Rounds Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥑 Servings: 30 rounds
🍽️ Yield: 30 rounds
Description:
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Avocado Rounds – a delightful appetizer perfect for gatherings and easy entertaining. Creamy avocado blended with tangy sour cream, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic spices, topped with luxurious smoked salmon on crisp pumpernickel rounds. This recipe promises a burst of flavors in every bite, making it a favorite among both hosts and guests!
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 100 g | Cream cheese |
| 1/2 | Avocado |
| 2 tbsp | Sour cream |
| 2 tsp | Lemon juice |
| 2-3 | Dash of ground cumin |
| 1-2 | Slices of smoked salmon |
| 1/2 tsp | Coriander leaves |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Instructions
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Using electric beaters, whip the cream cheese until soft and fluffy.
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Blend in Avocado and Seasonings:
- Add the ripe avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the whipped cream cheese.
- Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Assemble the Avocado Rounds:
- Spoon or pipe the creamy avocado mixture onto each pumpernickel round, spreading it evenly.
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Add Smoked Salmon Topping:
- Top each avocado-coated round with a slice of finely sliced smoked salmon for a luxurious touch.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Optionally, garnish with extra coriander leaves for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve the Avocado Rounds immediately to enjoy their vibrant flavors and creamy texture.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 20
- Total Fat: 1.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Sodium: 10.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 0.4g
Recipe Notes:
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper or a dash of paprika on top of the Avocado Rounds before serving.
- Ensure the avocado is ripe but still firm for the best texture in the cream cheese mixture.
- Experiment with different types of bread or crackers as the base for the rounds to suit your preference. Pumpernickel’s robust flavor complements the creamy avocado beautifully.
Enjoy these Avocado Rounds as a delightful starter or hors d’oeuvre at your next gathering, and watch them disappear within minutes as guests savor every creamy, flavorful bite!