California Avocado Pâté

== Ingredients ==
* 2 large California avocados 
* 1 tbsp chopped green onion
* 4 hard-boiled eggs
* fresh mint, chopped
* freshly ground pepper
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* salt to taste
* 1¼ cups sour cream or mayonnaise
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 2 tsp chopped black olives
* 1⅛ tsp sweet parsley
* paprika 
== Directions ==
# Cut avocados in half, remove seed and carefully scoop out flesh and put in a bowl.
# Save the avocado skins for serving.
# Mash avocado with all remaining ingredients.
# Replace mixture into shells, smoothing down so as to keep avocado shape.
# Garnish with lemon twist and a sprig of parsley and serve with melba toast or crackers.
# Note: slight discoloration can occur if avocados are not freshly ripened. 
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