Pistachio-Avocado Butter

By Stina

Jan Robinson, Coastal Living

NOVEMBER 2006

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pistachios, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pistachios in butter in a medium skillet, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Remove from pan, and cool.

Mash avocado in a medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Add toasted nuts, mayonnaise, and pepper.