Bitter Leaf Avocado Spread
By Ronke EdohoPublished: June 10, 2015
This is yet another delicious and healthy way to sneak more bitter leaf into your diet. Bitter leaf works wonderfully with creamy avocado on whole-wheat toast. To add another layer of texture, we topped the toast off with a little crushed peanut; this addition is completely optional.
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It is important that you first wilt the bitter leaf in order to create a better-textured spread. If using dried bitter leaf, the leaves should be boiled until softened.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh bitter leaf, or 1/3 cup dried bitter leaf
- 1 medium avocado
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon roasted groundnut (optional)
Instructions
- Place fresh bitter leaf in a pot, cover and cook on low heat until wilted, 3-4 minutes. (If using dried bitter leaf, add 1/3 cup water and cook for 6-7 minutes.)
- Gently mash the bitter leaf using a mortar, or purée in a blender with no added water until smooth.
- Peel and mash avocado with a fork.
- Combine avocado, salt and bitter leaf to create a smooth paste.
Serve over toast and sprinkle with peanuts.
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