Snack : Avocado Dip & Grilled Pita

Most of the time, I share lunch or dinner ideas, but this week, I wished to bring a touch of novelty and share a snack recipe. So here is an avocado dip recipe that pairs well with a grilled pita. It is best used as a snack, or as a starter during an evening with friends!

4 servings
Per serving : 192 calories/ 25g carbs/ 10g fat/ 6g proteins

Ingredients
1 garlic clove, chopped
15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
80 ml (1/3 cup) Greek yogurt
1 avocado
Juice and zest from 1 lime
2,5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) red hot chilli pepper
30 ml (2 tablespoons) fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Side dish (per person)
1/2 whole wheat pita (16,5 cm diameter), oven-toasted

Directions
1. In a mixer, add the garlic cloves, olive oil, yogurt, avocado, lime zest and juice, and red hot chili pepper. Mix until smooth.

2. Garnish the dip with chives and serve with a grilled pita bread.

By Karine Larose

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