Avocado With Groundnut Dressing

A very simple to make salad from Ghana with really complex flavors. Make it as spicy as you like by using hot instead of sweet paprika and upping the cayenne.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  avocados, ripe
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 2  tablespoons peanuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or hot(to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
•  cayenne (to taste)
•  salt (to taste)
•  chives, fresh, as a garnish

Directions

1. Peel the avocados, remove the pit and cube the flesh.
2. Place in a bowl with lemon juice.
3. Grind the peanuts so you have small chunks.
4. Sprinkle the nuts and spices over the avocado and toss gently.
5. Garnish with chopped chives.