Thursday, March 29, 2012

Holy Moly Guacamole & Tzatziki

First, the Guacamole-

serves 5.

INGREDIENTS:

4 avocados
2 serrano peppers, seeded & minces
1/2 red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 loosely packed cup of minced cilantro
juice of 1/2 lemon, 2Tbsp
juice of 1/2 lime, 1Tbsp.
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
sea salt & ground black pepper
salsa or diced tomatoes, optional

In a large bowl, mix together the first 10 ingredients and mash with a potato masher. Top with salsa or tomatoes.




Second, the Tzatziki

3 cups.

INGREDIENTS:

2 medium cucumbers, peeled and seeded
2 cups non fat plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 Tbsp. fresh dill, minced finely
1 Tbsp. fresh mint, minced finely
1/8 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. red wine vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS:

Finely grate cucumbers and place in center of a clean cloth/dishtowel. Gather ends up and twist to wring out over the sink until cucumber is dry (usually a cucmber will release about 2/3 cup of liquid).

In a large bowl, gently fold cucumbers into yogurt. Mix in garlic, dill, mint, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Dip will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

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