Avocado, Mint, and Yogurt Dip
Photo: Levi BrownIngredients
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
- 1 cup plain reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh mint leaves, divided
- 1 tablespoon pistachio oil or extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
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In a medium bowl, mash together avocado, yogurt, lime juice,and salt until creamy.
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Fold in 3 tablespoons mint leaves, drizzle with oil, and top with remaining mint.
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- Prep: 5 minutes; Total time: 5 minutes. Avocados are high in healthy monounsaturated fats—the healthy, good-for-your-heart kind!
- Yield: Makes 6 servings (serving size: about 1/4 cup)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 85 |
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| Fat per serving: | 6.6g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1.3g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 3.4g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1.2g |
| Protein per serving: | 4g |
| Carbohydrate per serving: | 4g |
| Fiber per serving: | 2g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 3mg |
| Iron per serving: | 1mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 175mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 36mg |