Smoky Avocado Dip with Fresh Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cut into sticks carrots
• 1 cut into sticks cucumber
• 6 halved radishes
• 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor. Add the lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.

2. 2

   Blend until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time until the dip is creamy and scoopable.

3. 3

   Taste and adjust the salt and lime.

4. 4

   Arrange the carrot, cucumber, and radish sticks around the dip in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds and an extra pinch of smoked paprika.

5. 5

   Serve immediately, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to keep it green for up to 2 hours.