Yields Makes about 1 cup of dip; 6 servings
AuthorAmy Traverso,
Notes: You can also serve this dip with tortilla chips, carrot sticks, or cherry tomatoes. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring about 1 quart water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender to bite, 3 to 6 minutes. Drain and immerse immediately in ice water until cool, about 2 minutes; drain again.

Step 2
2

In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, lime juice, mint (if using), garlic, and salt; whirl until very smooth.

Step 3
3

Spoon dip into a bowl and serve with green beans and jicama sticks.

Ingredients

 1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed
 1 firm-ripe avocado (10 oz.), pitted and peeled
 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 1 tablespoon loose-packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed (optional)
 1 clove garlic, peeled
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/2 pound jicama, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick sticks

Directions

Step 1
1

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring about 1 quart water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender to bite, 3 to 6 minutes. Drain and immerse immediately in ice water until cool, about 2 minutes; drain again.

Step 2
2

In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, lime juice, mint (if using), garlic, and salt; whirl until very smooth.

Step 3
3

Spoon dip into a bowl and serve with green beans and jicama sticks.

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