Creamy Avocado Lime Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado blended with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and garlic for a quick, flavorful appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Produce

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
07 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.
02 - Add the minced garlic, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado.
03 - Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
04 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time to make than it does to find your car keys, and tastes better than anything from a jar.
  • You can adjust the heat and tang on the fly, making it yours every single time.
  • It works as a dip, a spread, a taco topping, or straight off the spoon when no one's looking.
02 -
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of leftover dip or it'll turn brown faster than you can say oxidation.
  • If your avocados aren't quite ripe, this dip will taste flat and chalky, so wait an extra day or two if you have to.
03 -
  • Save your avocado pits and press one into leftover dip, it slows down browning just enough to buy you another day.
  • If your lime juice tastes too sharp, add a tiny pinch of sugar to balance it out without making it sweet.
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