Creamy Avocado Lime Dip

~Leslie~'s Note:

An interesting change from guacamole, served directly on tortilla chips or crackers. Add more hot pepper sauce for a bigger kick if you want! You can leave it plain or add one of the suggested toppings below. From Food and Drink Magazine.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Optional Toppings

• cooked shrimp
• sliced chile
• halved cherry tomatoes
• coriander sprig

Directions:

1. Peel, dice and de-pit avocado and place in a food processor.
2. Add lime juice, hot pepper sauce and garlic.
3. Process until smooth and then season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer to a bowl and cover by placing plastic wrap DIRECTLY onto the surface of avocado mixture.
5. Refrigerate until serving.
6. To serve, you can serve it as is or add some of the optional toppings and serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

Reviews

[Smarahcakes]

I really enjoyed this recipe. It's perfect for someone like me who enjoys the taste of guacamole, just not large chunks of tomatoes and onions. I'm going to use it tonight for dinner as a spread for turkey bacon wraps. I'll definitely be making this again, it's super easy.

[Chef #581862]

I'm new to avocados and think they have a weird taste. I like this recipe. I will make this again. I think this recipe is only for one person because I can eat the whole thing.

[Ang11002]

I made this today as a snack since Im doing a low carb diet before my surgery and this fit the bill. The lime juice being added really brightened up the taste of the avocado. I ate it with a spoon though:) Thanks Leslie.