Green Heart Healthy Dip/Spread
Great as a dip for fresh vegetables or as a spread on whole grain bread, brown rice crackers and cakes.
Ingredients
1 large ripe avocado, peel and pit removed
1 cup combined walnuts and blanched almonds
1 cup steamed baby spinach or kale
½ cup fresh basil
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 cloves raw garlic
1 pinch of nutmeg
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions
1. Combine ingredients in a food processor and blend to desired consistency.
2. Chill before serving.
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