Potluck Avocado Dip w/ Greek Yogurt & Pecans
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.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 6 avocados
- 6 cloves garlic
- 6 limes juiced
- 1 ½ c. Greek yogurt
- 2 c. pecans
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- dash salt
- dash pepper
Instructions
- 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.