Holiday season is upon us. I was perusing holiday isles in Costco, absolutely picking up some more socks and debating about a case of canned pumpkin purée for pet food... But then I came across the pecans. Now, pecans are well known for being caramelized and drizzled in caramel for the holiday season. I never think about eating them any time of year and they're quite frankly not my favorite nut! Yet, something about them caught my eye today. And I decided to try and do something a little bit festive. After all, I put walnuts in absolutely everything and could use a different nut! It is also possible that I have given pecans a bad reputation and that they may warrant another try. So, today I have made a variations of pecans avocado dip.
Avocado dip has been my newfound obsession over the last couple of months. I believe that I will continue to make it as long as I can possibly find avocados! It's kind of a cross between hummus and guacamole. I use it in place of any time that I would ordinarily use sour cream or with chips and dip. It's great on top of nachos and burritos as well as salads and scrambled eggs. Being made with avocados, walnuts, and great yogurt? It's far more nutritious than your typical dip and incredibly flavorful to boot!
With the addition of garlic, olive oil, and a plentitude of limes? This pecans avocado dip also keeps incredibly well. It will last far longer than your typical guacamole, hummus, or just plain old avocados will. All of the natural preservatives do wonders for its longevity. I've never seen the avocados in this kind of dip even begin to brown!
This pecans avocado dip consists of avocados, garlic, freshly squeezed lime juice, Greek yogurt, pecans, olive oil, and a dash of salt and pepper. I make this kind of potluck avocado dip all of the time. It's essentially a cross between hummus and guacamole. I ordinarily use tahini and walnuts. Although I'm starting to expand my nut choices. Pecans aren't something that I eat that much. With the summer having come to an end and the winter holidays coming up, it's a fun flavor profile that's reminiscent of dishes to come! And a great substitute for my usual nuts when I use all of them up and forget to go grocery shopping.
Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Make sure to scrape the sides occasionally.
Serve chilled. It's perfectly fine at room temperature and can be served immediately in a pinch. Although I would recommend refrigerating for about an hour.Avocado dip is also a great meal to make ahead of time and keeps without discoloration for about a week. Garlic, lime juice, salt, and olive oil all serve as natural preservatives. So, while avocados tend to go bad rather quickly, the natural browning and spoiling process is vastly reduced in this recipe. It keeps incredibly well.
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
For more tips and tricks for what avocado is, how to make it, and what other ingredients are fun to play around with, check out my article on The Fundamentals of Avocado & Greek Yogurt Dip. It's essentially a mix between hummus and guacamole, but is easier to make, lasts longer, and goes with a wider variety of dishes. It's one of my favorite things to make for potlucks or just on a lazy summer day.
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