Looking for an alternative to your traditional dill veggie dip? Try this heart-healthy Avocado Cumin Yogurt Dip at your next potluck.
I come from an extended family of dippers, which means there is almost always a dip at every family function. Chips, veggies, pitas, bread sticks, fruit, you name it, we dip it. I’m not entirely sure where this obsession with dips originated, but I’m proud to introduce another dip to our already considerable repertoire: Avocado Cumin Yogurt Dip.
Our Avocado Cumin Yogurt Dip is loaded with cumin which adds a lot of warmth and depth to each bite. Dial the heat up or down by using as much jalapeño pepper as you like. I used plain Greek yogurt and loved how it thickened the dip. (The extra protein was a bonus, too.) Heart-healthy avocado gives this dip a gorgeous green color, and the cilantro and lime juice keep the taste fresh and bright.
Slice up some veggies, cut some fresh pitas into wedges or grab a bag of baked pita chips at the store and you have fantastic option to take to parties where you want to be assured that a healthier snack is available. I don’t think anyone will suspect it’s healthy nature, though. My family certainly didn’t. And they are kind of dip snobs.
Looking for other dip ideas? Check out some of our favorite dips and salsas below:
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St. Louis Veggie Dip – A Dash of Sanity
Avocado Feta Salsa – Garnish with Lemon®
Skinny Buffalo Dip – Wine & Glue
Almost Chipotle’s Corn and Roasted Poblano Salsa – Garnish with Lemon®
Avocado Cumin Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk, low fat or fat-free)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe peeled avocados, seeded
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
Recipe Notes
Makes 2 cups.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
Mmmm, I want to make this immediately and spread it on some toast and call it breakfast (or just eat it with a spoon)! YUM!
Anna says
Thanks, Steph. It’s addictive stuff!
Julia says
I love this dip! Avocado is such a great food and then mixing it with yogurt & cumin takes it to a new level. This would be a great topper on a veggie burger too!
Anna says
Ooooh, love the veggie burger idea. Will definitely have to give that a go!
Leigh says
Going to make this tomorrow for an outing with some friends. Serve it up with some fresh veggie, carrot, capsicum, cucumber etc. I often make a plain avo, lemon juice and yoghurt dip. Will add some garlic and cummin for a change. No coriander but will throw some fresh parsley instead. Not the same flavour but an acceptable comprimise.
Anna says
Love your variation, Leigh. Hope your friends enjoy the dip!
Becca Simonsen says
I made this for a neighborhood social last night and it was a hit! They liked how it was lighter/fluffier than a standard guac dip. I will be making this again for sure!
Anna says
Although I could eat Guac by the bowlful, it’s nice to have an alternative that is still tasty. I’m glad everyone enjoyed it!
Cheri says
This sounds amazing and made so much healthier with Greek yogurt. What a great alternative to guacamole and chips.
Anna says
It must mean I can eat all of it, right? 😉
Smitha says
Avocado and cumin in yogurt is absolutely incredible. I would love dipping with chips and for my favorite roti. Roti with spiced yogurt is my favorite. So i definitely should give this a go