Creamy Avocado Spinach Dip
It’s hard to imagine what would make guacamoleeven more perfect than it already is. Enter spinach—a nutritional powerhouseand anti-inflammatory superstar that can happily join the party withoutinterfering with the flavor. It’s also kid-friendly, as evidenced by mytwo-year-old nephew who put his whole face in the bowl to lick it clean oncehe’d polished off the last of the dip. The kalamata olives are optional, butthey add some nice saltiness that completely disguises the spinach.
Ingrediënten
- 1 avocado
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives optional
Instructies
- Scoop the avocado into a food processor.
- Add the spinach, garlic, and oil and blend.
- Additional oil can be added for a smoother texture.
- Add the lemon juice, cumin, and salt and blend until smooth.
- Add the olives and pulse until they are just chopped and incorporated.
- Serve with assorted vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower, or jicama.
- This dip also works great as a sandwich spread or a topping for bean and rice dishes
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Spinach contains high amounts of unique carotenoids, which are plant compounds that have been shown to calm inflammation, particularly in the digestive tract.
