Spinach Avocado Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of spinach and avocado with cheeses, lime, and seasonings for a tasty green dip.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Spices & Sauces

01 - A splash of lime juice, about 15 ml
02 - 5 g garlic powder
03 - 5 g onion powder
04 - 2.5 g salt
05 - 1.25 g black pepper
06 - Optional 0.6 g crushed red pepper flakes

→ Dairy

07 - 60 g sour cream
08 - 25 g parmesan, grated
09 - 115 g cream cheese, softened

→ Produce

10 - 120 g fresh spinach, cleaned and dry
11 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pit removed

→ Serving

12 - Tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks for dipping

# Detailed Preparation Steps:

01 - Put the mix into a bowl, cover it up, and pop it in the fridge for at least half an hour so the flavors get cozy.
02 - Add lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and if you want, those crushed red pepper flakes. Give it a good blend so everything’s well mixed.
03 - Give it a quick taste and throw in more salt, pepper, or lime juice if you think it needs a little something extra.
04 - Toss in the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and parmesan with your avocado-spinach mix. Blend until smooth and lump-free.
05 - Start by putting avocado and spinach in a food processor. Pulse until it’s creamy and smooth. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides now and then.
06 - Give the dip a quick stir. If you like, sprinkle a little parmesan on top and serve it with chips or fresh veggies.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - Try plant-based cream cheese and sour cream for a vegan twist.
02 - Feel free to change how much red pepper flakes you add to control the heat.
03 - Chilling it for 30 minutes really helps the flavors come together.