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Alfalfa and Avocado with Sesame Mayonnaise

Alfalfa and Avocado with Sesame Mayonnaise is built on Sesame Seeds, Unblanched Almonds, Olive Oil, Dijon Mustard, and Lemon Juice Only. Serves 4. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 oz
• 4 oz
• 4 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 3 tbsp
• 2
• 4 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Reserve a spoonful of the sesame seeds and roast the rest in a dry pan for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Put everything else, except the avocado and alfalfa, into a blender or food processor.

3. 3

   Whiz on full power until you have a mayonnaise-like sauce.

4. 4

   You may need to add a little extra water or lemon juice.

5. 5

   Cut the avocados in half and remove the stones.

6. 6

   Place the cut sides down and score the skin with the tip of a sharp knife down the middle.

7. 7

   Divide the alfalfa sprouts evenly between four serving plates, flatten the mounds a little and gently loosen them.

8. 8

   Place an avocado half on top of the sprouts and cut it across into slices, holding it together with the other hand.

9. 9

   Push gently to fan out the slices evenly.

10. 10

    Pour the sauce on top and sprinkle with the remaining seeds.

11. 11

    Serve as a lunch of first course.