Very Green Avocado-Tahini Dip
Kind of a marriage of guacamole and hummus, and infused with a good amount of tender greens, this rich dip makes a unique statement. Serve with tortilla chips, fresh pita, pita chips, raw veggies, or a combination thereof. Photo by Susan Voisin, FatFree Vegan Kitchen. Recipe from Wild About Greens by Nava Atlas.
Makes: about 1 1/2 cups
- 3 to 4 ounces baby spinach or arugula, or a combination
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, cilantro, or dill
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Rinse the greens and place in a large skillet or saucepan. With just the water clinging to the leaves, cook until just wilted down. Remove from the heat.
Place all the ingredients in the container of a food processor, and process until smooth. Add 1/4 water, as needed, to achieve a medium-thick consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl. Keep covered until ready to serve.
Serve at once as suggested in the headnote. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Variation: Replace some of the greens with a handful of vitamin-C-rich watercress.
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Nutritional info please? Both avocados and tahini are high in fat (granted, avocados have “good” fat). Portion control, of course, but this looks addictive!
Barbara, I don’t have nutrition stats on this one. So the key is portion control, but as you say, both avocado and tahini have good fat. Since I’m not that hungry in the morning, I’ve been having half a small avocado and one piece of toast for breakfast for months now, with no adverse effect!
We used this on a hot sandwich with diced fire roasted tomatoes. Very nice. Will use as dip today. We love avocados.
I love hearing about other ppeloe’s transitions to veganism, I always learn something and find new resources. Thanks!It’s also so great you are raising your son as veg, and proving that it is not unhealthy and he is thriving. Go mom!
Made this this morning with twice the spinach, two avocados, tahini, lemon juice, and salt, and it was AWESOME. WOW!! Thank you!!
Thanks Joy — nice to hear from you; it has been a while! Glad you enjoyed this.