Simple & Easy Avocado Spread Appetizer with Tomato

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This Avocado Spread with Tomato is a great recipe for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Enjoy an avocado snack with tortilla chips, or over toast with tomato. This recipe also makes a great avocado dip and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.

avocado toast pieces with a large tomato slice on each of them with some on a wooden board with parchment paper and a bowl of smooth avocado topping with a spoon in it.

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This creamy avocado dip recipe is a treat for all!

Avocado lovers, unite! Give your beloved guacamole or avocado toast an upgrade with this delicious recipe. Avocado, garlic, onion, and lemon juice make this dip quick and delicious, turning it from boring to flavorful! You can use this avocado dip as a spread, dressing, or for dipping vegetables.

If you have ripe avocados and don’t know what to do, make this easy avocado spread for a starter. We don’t need to buy pre-made avocado spreads anymore. This avocado toast recipe is the easiest way to make a dip at home and for a lower price, too! Enjoy it on game day or anytime during the football season!

This is a great recipe for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, a snack with tortilla chips, or over toast with tomato. This recipe also makes a great avocado dip and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.

avocado appetizers on a white plate with a large tomato slice on each of them.

Health Benefits of Avocados

What I love about avocados is that they are easy to work with, they taste great but most of all, for their nutritional benefits. You can feel good about eating avocados since they come with a long list of healthy benefits.

Some which include:

Heart-healthy fatty acids that can help with inflammation.
Antioxidants that can assist in eye health.
Avocados contain more potassium than bananas.
Rich in fiber, which is important to keep the metabolism healthy.

Avocados are not a medical food, and can’t fix all of your health concerns or issues. However, people know them as one of the healthiest fruits. Studies have shown that people who eat avocados daily are healthier. So, why not add this green creamy fruit to your healthy lifestyle?

Key Ingredients

avocado spread appetizer ingredients with black labels red onion salt and pepper garlic hot sauce lemon tomato avocado and bread.

Ripe avocados! The best party dip is with a good and ripe avocado. I prefer using a Hass avocado for this dip.

Red onion is rich in quercetin and adds a light tangy flavor to this dip. This onion is one of those basic ingredients that is a great addition no matter which recipe it’s in.

Garlic will boost the flavors of this dip

Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed from a lemon.

Hot sauce to spice things up! You can add as much as you can handle or none if you prefer.

Salt and Pepper to taste

As a topping, you will also need tomatoes. These simple ingredients are easy to put together.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make easy Avocado Spread

Step 1: Prepare the avocado

Slice the avocados, take the pit out, and transfer to a food processor or blender.

Step 2: Add red onion

Dice the red onion and add to the blender.

Steps 3 & 4: Prep garlic and lemon

Mince the garlic clove.

Squeeze the juice out from ½ of a lemon.

avocado topping ingredients in a food processor.

Steps 5 & 6: Add hot sauce and seasonings

Add hot sauce. (More or less, depending on your preference.)

Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

avocado and other ingredients in a food processor.

Step 7: Blend

Blend for 1 minute until it’s pureed. (I used a Magic Bullet.)

Step 8: Toast bread

Toast slices of bread. I used my homemade bread.

Step 9: Spread the mix

Spread the avocado mix on each slice of bread.

slices of toast on a white plate with avocado topping on each slice.

Step 10: Slice tomatoes

Slice the tomatoes. Add a slice of tomato on top of the avocado spread.

tomato slices on each avocado toast appetizer on a white plate.

Step 11: Garnish and enjoy

Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Enjoy!

two avocado appetizers on a white plate.

Expert Tips

Substitute fresh garlic for garlic powder if you’re in a hurry or don’t have any on hand. Add red pepper flakes, flaky sea salt, or other easy-to-find spices.
Achieve a creamy consistency by blending the ingredients thoroughly. A food processor or blender works well, but a Magic Bullet or immersion blender is handy for small batches.
Enjoy this avocado spread as a side dish or starter with pita chips or tortilla chips.
Top the tomato slices with scrambled eggs for a protein-filled morning breakfast!
If you’re making this recipe for a bigger crowd, use a potato masher to mash all of the avocados at once.
Keep fresh avocados on hand and make this simple spread to improve simple and quick meals!

Recipe FAQs:

Can I add other toppings to the toast?

Absolutely! Customize your avocado toast with additional toppings. Use bagel seasoning, poached eggs, feta cheese, fresh herbs, or microgreens for extra flavor and nutrition.

What type of bread works for this avocado recipe?

Opt for bread with a hearty texture, such as whole grain or artisanal bread, to complement the creamy avocado spread. Sourdough bread adds a delicious flavor.

How long does avocado spread last?

The best way to ensure freshness of this avocado spread recipe would be to enjoy it right away. When exposed to air, avocado doesn’t last long before turning brown.

How to season avocado spread?

Season this avocado spread with kosher salt, black pepper, fresh garlic, and hot sauce. You can add fresh cilantro leaves or green onion if you’d like some extra flavor. I enjoy lemon juice in my avocado appetizer for a gentle citrus flavor.

Why does avocado spread turn brown?

Store bought avocado spread is filled with preservatives that keep the avocado from turning brown right away. When you use fresh ingredients, the avocado will inevitably turn brown after being exposed to air.

How to keep avocado spread from turning brown?

You can store this avocado appetizer dip in an airtight container with some lemon juice brushed over the top. This way, leftover dip can keep from turning brown for several hours or up to a day. You can learn more about keeping avocados fresh here.

appetizers on parchment paper on a wooden board with a slice of tomato on each avocado toast.

Make these tasty avocado snacks for a healthy diet:

A Chunky and Easy Avocado Salsa is great to enjoy with tortilla chips.
This Best Guacamole Recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy dipping various chips, veggies, or pita bread.

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