Fresh Vegetable Dipping Sauce Recipes
Avocado
Habanero Vegetable Dipping Sauce:
1 avocado diced into 1/4" pieces
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 habanero chile diced into very small pieces NOTE: Wash your
hands and all surfaces after working with
habanero
chilies or wear disposable gloves if skin allergies are a factor.
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Salt and
pepper to taste. Serve with fresh
vegetables
such as cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers or cucumbers.
Creamy
Cilantro Vegetable Dipping Sauce:
1 3/4 cups fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Salt and
pepper to taste.
Serve
with fresh vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers
or cucumbers.
Roasted Vegetable Dip Inspired by Ina
Garten's Roasted Eggplant Spread
2 medium zucchinis, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
1 red pepper, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow pepper, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1-1/2 tsp. sea salt, such as Maldon Sea Salt, or kosher salt
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
2 tsp. sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley