Syria and Lebanon
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons taheena
- 1 large or 2 medium avocados
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Pinch cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Place the lemon juice and taheena in a blender and blend for a moment; then set aside.
Pit and peel the avocados and cut into pieces, then add them with the remaining ingredients — except the paprika — to the lemon juice/taheena mixture and blend into a smooth paste. Place on a flat serving platter and sprinkle with the paprika. Can be served as is, or chilled.
Makes 1 cup.
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