If you know how to make delicious and nutritious dips, and you’re into nibblies and finger foods, you are indeed lucky!
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Dips can be made from almost anything, and require very little preparation for most of the more simple and well-known ones, such as guacamole, pesto and and tsatsiki. Some dips require a little cooking and prep, like eggplant dip and sweet pumpkin/potato dip, but are well worth the wait. And almost any taste can be added to almost any dip, such as spices and herbs, sauces and even curries.
Here’s a couple of easy ones to try:
Holy Guacamole!
Mash 4 whole (skin & seed removed) avodacos in a bowl
Add a pinch of salt and pepper
Add a good teaspoon of lemon juice (this will stop it from going brown)
Add 1 good teaspoon of minced garlic
And if you like it spicy, add a few drops of Tabasco sauce
Mix everything together really well and hey presto! it’s ready to serve with crackers, pita bread or carrot sticks.
Simple Tsatsiki
1 cup of fresh natural Greek yoghurt
1 large cucumber (peeled and diced)
1 pinch of salt and pepper
A good pinch of chopped oregano
Add a pinch of cinnamon for zing
And a tiny splash of lemon juice for extra zing!
Mix well and it’s ready for the party!
If you’re interested in making some dips, or trying some new and exciting dips, I recommend Googling for some great ‘dip sites’. There are also some great books just on dips in book stores.
Want fat-free? Try skinny dipping!