Ingredients
1 to 2 jalapeños (adjust based on spice preference)
2 unpeeled garlic cloves
1 ripe avocado or 2 large avocados, halved, pitted, and scooped
1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
1-First Step: Gather all ingredients ensuring avocados are ripe and jalapenos are washed; remove seeds if you prefer less heat.
2-Second Step: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a blender or food processor.
3-Third Step: Add jalapenos (adjust quantity based on heat tolerance), garlic clove, lime juice, Greek or plant-based yogurt, and salt.
4-Fourth Step: Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed for an even texture.
5-Fifth Step: Taste the dip and adjust seasoning add more salt or lime juice if desired. For thinner consistency, add a teaspoon of water or more yogurt.
6-Sixth Step: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This also ensures optimal creaminess.
7-Final Step: Serve chilled with chips, fresh vegetables, or as a spread. For dietary accommodations, swap yogurt for vegan alternatives or customize spice level by altering jalapeno quantity.
Last Step:
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🥑 Select ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy or too firm.
🌶 Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat—one for mild, more for spicier.
🛡️ Press plastic wrap on dip surface to keep it fresh and maintain vibrant color when storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Broiling time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending and broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 42 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
