Lipstick and Lemondrops: Creamy Dreamy Avocados!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Creamy Dreamy Avocados!

I've been a bit obsessed with avocados recently - okay fine, I'm always obsessed with avocados! (It must be a California thing?) Lately I find myself buying them in bulk and having one (or more) a day. I usually put them in my salads and wraps, as is, but I also love to make guacamole and other dips with them as well.
I came up with this recipe in a pinch when my sis-in-law was coming over. I had cut up a bunch of veggies and realized that I had nothing to offer as a dip. Not everyone enjoys dipping their veggies in mustard or salsa the way that I do! Anyway, I've been making this dip a lot lately and I'm not even close to being sick of it yet!
Read on for my super yummy (and easy!) recipe...

Creamy Dreamy Avocado Dip

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients:

2 Organic zucchinis, chopped

1 - 2 avocados (depending on the size)

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1 - 2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 Tbs. raw tahini

3 Tbs. nutritional yeast

pinch cayenne pepper

salt to taste
1/4 cup of water (optional to thin it out, if needed)

Directions:

Cut the avocado in half, peel it and chop the flesh into pieces and put it into a blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. This is not a thick dip which makes it perfect as a dressing in salads and wraps as well.