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Avocado Green Pea Dip

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Course Snack, sides
Keyword peas, healthy sides, dips, avocado, healthy dip, easy sides
Servings 4
Calories 310

Equipment

  • food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1 cup frozen petite green peas (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts or pecans (chopped)
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed and minced)
  • 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except water and olive oil to a food processor.
  • Pulse 10 times to get ingredients moving.
  • Add olive oil and pulse 5 more times.
  • Then begin adding 1/4 cup water, while fully processing. Stop processing once combined and mostly smooth, about 15 seconds. Transfer dip to a serving bowl and serve with raw vegetables, pita, crackers or chips.

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Notes

If you like the thickness, you can leave it, or add more water. If you use a mixing bowl instead blender/processor, mash until desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg