ELEGANT AVOCADO DIP
1 (8-ounce) package organic Neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese), at room temperature
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Hass avocado, cubed
2 teaspoons fresh lime or lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, creamed, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
- In medium bowl, add all ingredients. Beat with electric mixer until velvety smooth.
- Serve as an appetizer dip with sweet red bell pepper sticks or blue corn tortilla chips. Or serve as a rich condiment for lean burgers and sandwiches.
Makes 12 servings
Nutrition analysis (per serving): 110 calories, 10g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 15mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 2g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 0g sugars, 2g protein, 4% DV vitamin A, 2% DV vitamin C, 2% DV calcium, 0% DV iron
