Veggies & Dip, Dip, Dip

Raw veggies and dip are a healthy, quick and easy snack.  Veggies alone can get boring and are not a significant source of protein or good fats but add any of these nutrient packed dips to them and you have a powerhouse snack or lunch on the run.


Classic Basil Pesto


Ingredients:
2 cups raw walnuts
1/2 cup of olive oil
2 cups fresh basil
2 garlic cloves
Dash of salt


Instructions:
In food processor, process nuts until fine. Add remaining ingredients and process until very smooth. Refrigerate.

Classic Humus

Ingredients:
2 cans chickpeas (15 oz. each), drained and rinsed
1/3 cup tahini

3 garlic cloves

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp cumin

Pinch of salt

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1/4 cup filtered water (only necessary if blend is too thick)

Instructions:

Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth.  Refrigerate.

 

Avocado Cilantro Dip

Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 cup fresh cilantro
Pinch of salt
1 tsp of garlic powder
3-4 tbsp. fresh lime juice

Instructions:
Scoop avocado out of it's shell and remove the pit.  Place in food processor with all other ingredients and blend until smooth.  Refrigerate.