Middle Eastern Avocado Puree

Directions

1. 1
   Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mash to a smooth paste.
2. 2
   Cut the avocados in half, pit them and scoop out from the skins.
3. 3
   Add to the mortar and pestle, and mash together with the garlic until the mixture is smooth.
4. 4
   Work in the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin and additional salt to taste.
5. 5
   Scrape into a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap, setting the wrap right on top of the avocado.
6. 6
   Refrigerate until ready to use.