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jimmy john's avocado spread
Mary Kelly

Jimmy John's Avocado Spread Recipe

If you’ve ever bitten into a Jimmy John's sandwich and savored that luscious avocado spread, you’ve probably wished you could make it at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe avocados peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 medium white onion roughly chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper deseeded and finely diced
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard powder

Equipment

  • Medium-sized bowl
  • potato masher

Method
 

  1. Grab all your ingredients and ensure everything is fresh. Ripe avocados are key! Slice them open and remove the pits.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher. You can choose how smooth or chunky you want your spread to be.
  3. Now, add in the minced garlic and lemon juice. Mix well. The garlic delivers flavor, while the lemon keeps everything fresh and bright.
  4. Sprinkle in the chopped herbs — cilantro or parsley are excellent choices. Don’t forget your salt and pepper! Taste as you go. Adjust to your personal preference.
  5. Once everything is well combined, your avocado spread is ready to charm! Spread it on sandwiches, add it to veggie platters, or enjoy with chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal

Notes

  • Choose Ripe Avocados: Perfectly ripe avocados blend slowly. If they’re too firm, it’ll be hard to get that creamy texture.
  • Add Heat: For some spice, toss in a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
  • Storage: Keep it in an airtight container. Adding a layer of lemon juice on top helps prevent browning.
  • Mix with Cream Cheese: For a richer texture, combine this spread with cream cheese. It’s divine!
  • Serve Cold: This spread tastes best when chilled, so consider refrigerating for an hour before serving.

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