Creamy Spinach Avocado Grinch (Print-Friendly Version)
Smooth avocado and spinach blend with cheeses, lime, and spices for a vibrant green dip.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Produce
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1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
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120 g fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
→ Dairy
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115 g cream cheese, softened
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60 g sour cream
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25 g grated parmesan cheese
→ Condiments and Spices
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15 ml lime juice
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5 g garlic powder
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5 g onion powder
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2.5 g salt
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1.25 g black pepper
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0.6 g crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Serving
12 -
Fresh vegetable sticks or tortilla chips
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Combine ripe avocado and fresh spinach leaves in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
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Add softened cream cheese, sour cream, and grated parmesan cheese to the avocado-spinach base. Blend until fully combined and smooth with no lumps.
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Sprinkle in lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Blend once more to integrate all seasonings thoroughly.
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Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to preference.
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Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Stir the dip before serving and garnish with extra grated parmesan cheese if desired. Present with fresh vegetable sticks or tortilla chips.
# Helpful Advice:
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For a vegan version, replace cream cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
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Adjust crushed red pepper flakes quantity to control spiciness.
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Refrigerate minimum 30 minutes for optimal flavor blending.