Contributed by (Recipe adapted from “Fresh California Avocado” at www.avocado.org)

Ingredients

1 Avocado
1 Tbs Lemon juice
10 cloves roasted Garlic, squeezed from skin*
1 small clove Garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbs chopped parsley
1/8 tsp dried Oregano
1/8 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp ground Black pepper

Instructions

Roughly mash avocado (texture should not be smooth). Fold in remaining ingredients.
Chill 1 hour. Best served the day it's made. Serve with fresh or fried vegetables, chicken wings or use as a topping for grilled meat, poultry, fish or egg dishes.
(* To roast garlic, put cloves in a square of foil; drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Seal foil. Bake at 450°F until garlic is very soft but not browned, about 20 minutes.)

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