Garlic Avocado Dip
Creamy, zesty, and packed with rich flavors, this Garlic Avocado Dip is a must-try for any snack spread or light appetizer. Featuring the buttery smoothness of ripe avocados blended with sweet roasted garlic, fresh lime juice, and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, this dip is a tantalizing twist on classic guacamole. The addition of fragrant cilantro and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil elevates it with herbaceous and silky notes, making it perfect for dipping tortilla chips, pairing with crunchy vegetable sticks, or spreading over wraps and sandwiches. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with wholesome, fresh ingredients, this dip is as easy to prepare as it is to devour. It's the perfect recipe for avocado lovers seeking a flavorful new way to enjoy their favorite fruit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil and roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Let them cool slightly before handling.
While the garlic is roasting, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to the bowl with the avocados.
Add the olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the bowl.
Mash the ingredients together using a fork or potato masher until smooth, or leave it slightly chunky for texture, depending on your preference.
Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or pepper if needed.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or a light drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or use as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.1 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1494 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
