Lemony fresh aioli mixed with creamy ripe avocado and a touch of heat from jalapeño. Excellent on sandwiches or to use as a dip for crudites or a spread on crackers. Delicious!

Avocado Aioli
Yield about ½ cup

Ingredients:
·  1 small, grated garlic clove
·  1 small or medium egg yolk
·  1- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
·   ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
·   2 tablespoons good quality virgin olive oil
·   1-2 teaspoons canola or avocado oil
·   1 ripe avocado
·   1 teaspoon minced pickled jalapeño
·   salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:
1.  Micro-plane or mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
2.  Whisk the yolk, lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl.
3.  Combine the oils and add a few drops at a time to the yolk mixture, whisking constantly, until the oil is incorporated, and the mixture is emulsified. (If the mixture breaks and separates, stop adding oil and continue whisking until the mixture comes together and is smooth, then continue whisking in the remaining oil.)
4.  Whisk in the grated garlic and salt and pepper to taste. If the aioli is too thick, whisk in a drop or two of water.
5.  Add the aioli to a small blender and spoon in the ripe avocado and jalapeño. Process until well incorporated and smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

***Grilled steak sandwich with tomato, lettuce, and avocado aioli.***

Use as a dip for crudites or a topping for sandwiches.

*Note: if you don’t want to take the time to make aioli from scratch, use my recipe for Quick Aioli and add the avocado and jalapeño as above.

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Who doesn’t love the delicious, creamy, umami-goodness of avocado? In addition to being wonderful and satisfying to eat, avocados are also a nutritious source of vitamins and healthy fats for your diet. More than a distinctive flavor, it is the creaminess of avocados and how they complement many other more flavorful foods that makes them so appealing, so when I saw this recipe for Avocado Pickles on the Delish.com website, I knew I had to try it. The brilliance of the recipe is while maintaining the creamy avocado texture, the pickling process also maintains the pretty pale avocado green color, and brings all 5 Tastes flavor to the fruit slices making them delicious additions to salads and creamy-tangy garnishes for many appetizers. If you’re an avocado aficionado like me, you should give Avocado Pickles a try.

AVOCADO PICKLES
Ingredients:
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 5 sprigs of cilantro
• 1-2 under-ripe avocados, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions:
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. When the sugar and salt have dissolved, set aside to cool.

2. In a mason jar or other glass jar with a tight-fitting top, place red pepper flakes, garlic, cilantro, and avocado slices. Pour the cooled pickling mixture into the jar and seal tightly with a lid.

3. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Photo: c. foodblogchef 2021 Copy and paste to print the recipe. AVOCADO PICKLES Ingredients: • 1 cup distilled white vinegar • 1 cup water • 1/3 cup sugar • 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced • 5 sprigs of cilantro • 1-2 under-ripe avocados, peeled and thinly slicedDirections: 1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. When the sugar and salt have dissolved, set aside to cool. 2. In a mason jar or other glass jar with a tight-fitting top, place red pepper flakes, garlic, cilantro, and avocado slices. Pour the cooled pickling mixture into the jar and seal tightly with a lid. 3. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. — *Photo: c. foodblogchef 2021*
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AVOCADO PICKLES
Ingredients:
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 5 sprigs of cilantro
• 1-2 under-ripe avocados, peeled and thinly sliced
**Directions:**
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. When the sugar and salt have dissolved, set aside to cool.

2. In a mason jar or other glass jar with a tight-fitting top, place red pepper flakes, garlic, cilantro, and avocado slices. Pour the cooled pickling mixture into the jar and seal tightly with a lid.

3. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54123/avocado-pickles-recipe/

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