Avocado with Hazelnut Oil
Appetizer Recipe

Avocado with hazelnut oil appetizer, avocado cut in half, pit removed then filled with hazelnut oil served with lime wedges


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Avocado with Hazelnut Oil
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an easy, delicious and impressive First Course entree to serve for special dinner parties

2 servings

4 whole hazelnuts (filberts), for garnish
1 large ripe avocado
3 to 4 teaspoons Hazelnut Oil
1 lime cut into small wedges
Fresh herbs for garnish (sage, parsley or basil, etc.)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper

Broil hazelnuts on a sheet pan for 2 to 3 minutes or until skins begin to crack. Wrap nuts in a kitchen towel and rub together to remove skins, then coarsely chop the hazelnuts. This can be done ahead.

Cut avocado in half lengthwise and remove pit. Squeeze a small amount of lime juice on cut sides of avocado to prevent browning and fill cavities with Hazelnut Oil. Place on a serving plate, sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and chopped hazelnuts. Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh herbs and serve.