Avocado Butter (AKA Poor Man's Butter)

1 med. avocado, ripe but not overripe at room temperature
1/4 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste

Cut avocado in half; remove pit and any membrane. Scoop flesh out into a food processor or blender with a spoon. Add the other ingredients and process for about a minute until light and fluffy.

Add in suggestions: Finely chopped onion with some olive oil, and a dash of vinegar, marinated in the fridge for a few hours, and added to the avocado butter when served.

Serve with crackers, bread, toast, or tortilla chips. Will keep, covered, about 24 hours in the refrigerator.

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