This is a super easy avocado dip that you can whip up in mere minutes. There is no chopping (of herbs) required, because it is made with spice.
When I don’t have a lot of time to make dinner, this is a go to dish. I get one of the boys to do the avocado cutting and scooping while I chop up carrots and celery to accompany this dip. It’s a nice filling side along with a main dish and salad.
You could call it a guacamole, however, when I think of guacamole, I think of chopped up cilantro and onions (and sometimes tomatoes) along with the avocado and spices. This is my shortcut for “guac.”
Easy Avocado Dip
Ingredients
- 3 medium avocados
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, then remove the pits, reserving 1 to a medium bowl
- Scoop avocado meat into bowl with pit
- Gently mash avocados with a spoon
- Add lemon juice, salt, chili and cumin
- Stir lightly to combine
- Serve with carrot and celery sticks
Equipment
I like to save a pit to keep with the dip as it seems to keep the dip from turning brown. The boys are now versed in this practice and when they chop, scoop and gently mash the avocados (we call them “avos”) they know to put at least one pit back in the bowl –though they usually like to put all of the pits in the bowl.
This week has been busy and I’m quite happy and grateful for that. The Sister Project was so kind in posting a feature on my experience of sisterhood on their front page. I had a live radio interview with Chef Judy of Judy a la Carte and there was also a wonderful feature on my book in the food section of the Daily Camera, our local paper.
One small project I have been working on is the distribution of my book. The Gluten Free Almond Flour Cookbook does not seem to be making it onto bookstore shelves. I am resolving this with my publisher and they have been fantastic in working with me on this matter. If you have tried to purchase the book in a bookstore and been told it is not available, please leave a comment below and let me know your store and location so that I can get this resolved for you.
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According to my publisher, the book is selling like hot cakes on amazon.com; today when I went on their site, I saw that my book is now #2 in the Gluten Free category, behind Elizabeth Hasselbeck’s G-Free Diet.
Hanni says
Great idea to have avocados and veggies as a dinner side–i always think of it as a snack. I pre-ordered your book on Amazon, received it last Thursday and am already cooking your recipes. i pre-baked an almond flour pizza crust this morning and it smells wonderful.
Kate says
Elana-
Congrats on your book’s success. I’m sure it will be the #1 seller on Amazon before long :) I tried to purchase a copy at the Barnes & Noble in Edgewater, NJ and it was not available. I will probably purchase it online anyway. I love all these easy, summer recipes you have been posting. I am eating a primarily raw diet these days and I get lots of inspiration from your recipes. Thanks for everything you do and I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Kate
Margaret Roach says
Thank you *so* much for sharing your story with us at The Sister Project, from me, the oldest TSP sister, and a fellow avocado-as-supper (or anytime!) lover.
I laughed out loud when I saw you say that the new cookbook is “selling like hotcakes.” Gluten-free hotcakes, I presume.
Thanks again for all your generosity, and creativity.
Lenee says
Went to my local Barnes and Noble, it was not in stock only available by special order. It came in this week and I just picked up your cookbook today! It is wonderful! It is so exciting to look at a cookbook in which I can eat all the recipes in it!!! I just ordered my second 5lb bag of honeyville almond flour and can’t wait to make the lemon bars they look delicious!
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and experience!!! I appreciate your approach with low glycemic recipes since I am a diabetic and celiac. I am thankful for your care and dedication to the recipes you continue to share!!! Thank you, Lenee Fayetteville, AR
Paula says
Elana, I haven’t seen your book anywhere in Phoenix, AZ at either Borders or Barnes & Noble. I’m about to order from Amazon because I can’t wait to get my hands on it!
veggievixen says
mmm i love avocados! yet another reason i wish i lived in california. does putting the pit into the bowl really help it not to brown? i usually just add a ton of lemon juice.
Risa says
I have recommended your book to many of my GF patients. I hope it gets into book stores soon
Mia says
This looks delicious…! I make guacamole all the time in this way with just a dash of salt and pepper.
I already read my whole cookbook and I’m just awaiting my almond flour and celtic sea salt to arrive. Then I will be a busy bee making all the delicious dishes! I haven’t had any decent crackers in a long time so those rosemary ones are first on my list.
ps: I’m sure you will be #1 in the G-Free category soon! …hip hip hooray…
**oh not to mention, we are the proud family of 5 baby chicks! they are adorable and we are excited for when we get our first organic eggs =). My boys are going to learn early on about more natural and healthy food.
VeggieGirl says
Just recorded this recipe!! Thank you for featuring yet another incredibly tantalizing creation!!
Genie says
Great tip regarding the pits! I had no idea. This recipe looks wonderful! Can’t wait to try it out. :)