AVOCADO-MINT DIP

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This luscious dip has a velvety smooth texture and a fresh herbal bite. You can substitute any other herbs for the mint; cilantro makes it somewhat guacamole-like, while chives add their allium sweetness, and basil is sharp and bright. Serve with crudités or heap on toasted bread to make crostini.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large ripe avocado
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Pinch cayenne pepper
Sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Pit the avocado and scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor or into a blender. Add the lemon juice, mint, cayenne and 1/4 cup water and pulse to purée. If desired, add more water to thin the dip. Add salt to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This is best served on the day it is made.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 166, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 274 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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