AVOCADO WASABI DIP & SESAME PITA CHIPS

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A creamy white bean dip recipe with Asian flavors: ginger, lime, wasabi and avocado, is served with baked sesame pita chips.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

Avocado Wasabe Dip:
1 can white beans (19 oz), drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
2 teaspoons wasabi paste (*see note)
juice from 1 lime
1 avocado
Sesame Pita Chips:
6 rounds of pita bread (white or whole wheat)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
salt & pepper
sesame seeds (1/4 cup or so)

Steps:

  • In the base of a 7-cup food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine all dip ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Add additional wasabi to taste.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut the pita bread into wedges and arrange on the baking sheets.
  • Brush with oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 7 or so minutes, until lightly golden and crispy.
  • Repeat with remaining pitas until complete.
  • Notes:
  • Nutritional Information (Dip)
  • Calories 216 // Fat 11 g // Saturated Fat 2 g // Cholesterol 0 mg // Sodium 103 mg // Carbohydrate 25 g // Fiber 6 g // Sugars 2 g // Protein 7 g
  • Nutritional Information (Chips)
  • Calories 319 // Fat 17 g // Saturated Fat 2 g // Cholesterol 0 mg // Sodium 371 mg // Carbohydrate 35 g // Fiber 2 g // Sugars 1 g // Protein 7 g
  • wasabi flavor is prominent but the spice is not. If you want it spicy, add even more!
  • Dip keeps in a refrigerated sealed container for 2 days, however the color is brightest immediately after preparing.
  • Pita chips keep for several days in a sealed container.

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