Creamy Avocado Dip

Did you know avocados are actually a fruit? Rich in essential fatty acids known to guard against heart disease and have many anti-inflammatory properties. Avocados are abundant in vitamin K, dietary fiber, and have approx 5 grams of protein. They are a nutritious touch to salads, sandwiches, or as a delectable dip with your favorite raw veggies or a sauce with your meal. Let’s get dipping!

Ingredients 

• 2 medium peeled and pitted avocados 

• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or unsweetened plain plant based yogurt

• A tbsp of lemon or lime juice ( also helps with oxidizing)

• 1/2 tsp crushed garlic or a pinch of garlic powder

• 1/4 -1/2 tsp salt

Instructions 

• Mash avocados

• Combine all ingredients and combine by hand or pulse in a food processor ( scraping down sides)

• Transfer to bowl and chill

• Serve with fresh veggies, crackers, or with your favorite dish as a sauce.

Pecan Parmesan

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup unsalted dry roasted pecans

• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

METHOD

Prepare the pecan parmesan in a food processor or small blender

Combine all of the ingredients and pulse until pecans are roughly chopped. Careful not to over process, you want the pecans to be large enough to still add some crunch.

Great to sprinkle on veggies or on a roasted main

1-2-3 Vegan Parmesan Cheese

by Minimalist Baker

This is one our favorite condiments. We use it on everything like soups, salads, potatoes,  and usually doesn't last long in our fridge.

Love the nutritional yeast as it gives us our Vit B’s 

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup raw cashews

• 3 Tbsp.  Nutritional yeast

• ¼ tsp. sea salt

• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

METHOD

Add all ingredients to a food processor and mix/pulse until a fine meal is achieved.

Store in the refrigerator to keep fresh. Lasts for several weeks.