SMOKY AVOCADO DIP
SERVES 10 to 12
MAKES 2½ cups
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes
Both ripe and unripe avocados work well here. Serve with tortilla chips. See the photos that follow the recipe.
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3 |
avocados, halved, pitted, and cut into chunks |
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¾ |
cup sour cream |
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4 |
teaspoons lime juice |
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2 |
teaspoons minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce |
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Salt and pepper |
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¼ |
cup minced fresh cilantro |
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2 |
scallions, sliced thin |
Process avocados, sour cream, lime juice, chipotle, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in food processor until fully combined and smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to serving bowl and stir in cilantro and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
VARIATION
WASABI-AVOCADO DIP
Serve with rice crackers or crudités.
Omit chipotles and cilantro. Add 1 tablespoon wasabi paste and 2 tablespoons soy sauce to food processor with avocados.