Green Power Dip

Hold on to your calories!  This snack packs a powerful nutritional punch!!
Avocado, spinach, yoguort, edamame, flax seed - I feel healthy just thinking about these nutritional powerhouses. 

This recipe is from the May 2014 issue of Prevention Magazine.  If you're not familiar with Prevention, it's a monthly publication full of healthy tips, recipes, exercises, etc.

1/2 ripe avocado
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup packed baby spinach
1/2 cup cilantro
1/3 cup greek yoguort
1/4 cup frozen edamame, thawed
1 Tbsp ground flax seed

Combine all in food processor until smooth.  Add salt or pepper to taste.  A little cayenne pepper would probably taste good in this.

Serve with rice crackers, pita chips, nacho chips, etc.  Would also work well with an assortment of veggies.

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Did you know..... that avocados have almost double the potassium than bananas? 

Avocados are rich in vitamin K, Vitamin B₉, vitamin B₆, vitamin B₅ vitamin C, and vitamin E.², and are also a good source of fiber.  They're also an excellent source of 'healthy' fats which may help reduce cholesterol.

 

I happen to LOVE avocados so I'm happy that they're so healthy for you!