Dips make all the difference! Try one of these with a variety of fresh cut veggies (you know, that great container you stock right after you grocery shop each week in the fridge?) – Carrots, celery, snap peas, broccoli, cauliflower, jicama, radishes, daikon radish, cherry tomatoes, red/yellow/green peppers, cucumber for example.
Hummus
Many types of hummus can be made – chick peas, white bean, black bean – all are easy and healthy. Basic recipe: 2 cups beans, 1/3 cup tahini, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (optional), 2 Tbl extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 pinch paprika. Blend until smooth in food processor.
Olive Tapenade
Ingredients
- 8 oz. kalamata olives pitted and minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp. capers rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp. fresh Italian parsley minced
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon zest
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 anchovy fillet minced (optional and bonus points!)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine olives, garlic, capers, parsley, anchovy (these can all be minced at the same time in a food processor), lemon peel, and black pepper. Add extra virgin olive oil and mix thoroughly.
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