Snack: Green Goddess Dip with Crudités

Fresh and light Green Goddess Dip with Crudites takes just minutes to prepare. Make this appetizer the day before so the dip has plenty of time to chill.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Green Goddess Dip with Crudités

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
2 tinned anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry and chopped, optional
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper
Assorted crudités such as carrots, celery, fennel, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Combine avocado, lemon juice, parsley, basil, scallions, garlic and anchovies, if desired, in a food processor. Process, stopping and scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until smooth, with some green flecks remaining. Add mayonnaise and sour cream. Pulse to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer dip to a bowl, cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with assorted crudités for dipping.

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