Caffeine Free Smoky Paprika Avocado Green Goddess Dip
This creamy, vibrant dip is the kind of thing that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Ripe avocados form the silky base, while a generous handful of fresh basil, parsley, and chives gives it that signature green goddess depth. Smoked paprika and a touch of cumin add a warm, earthy backbone that makes this feel like way more than just a blender dip. Tahini brings a subtle nuttiness and helps the whole thing hold together in a thick, scoopable texture that clings perfectly to a chip or a crudité. A final drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of paprika on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Since every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, you never have to second-guess a label or swap anything out — it's just whole, fresh food doing all the work. Make a batch for your next gathering and watch it become the most requested recipe in your rotation.
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6 servings
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2–4 tbsp water, as needed to thin
For serving
- 1 pinch smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the avocado, basil, parsley, chives, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt in a blender or food processor.
- 2
Blend on high, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until the dip is completely smooth and uniformly green, about 60–90 seconds. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend again until the dip is thick but scoopable — it should hold its shape on a chip or crudité without running.
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