Chestnut Free Smoky Paprika Avocado Green Goddess Dip
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is everything you want on a snack spread — creamy, smoky, and loaded with fresh flavor from basil, parsley, and chives blended right into silky avocado. The smoked paprika and a touch of cumin give it a warm, almost earthy depth that sets it apart from your standard guacamole or store-bought green goddess situation. Tahini adds a subtle nuttiness and helps the whole thing hold together in a thick, scoopable texture that clings perfectly to a chip or a crisp cucumber round. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in the mix — just real, clean produce and pantry staples. Blending it all on high until completely smooth takes barely two minutes, and the optional drizzle of olive oil and dusting of smoked paprika on top makes it look genuinely impressive on a table. It works just as well as a sandwich spread, a grain bowl drizzle, or a dip for roasted vegetables, so don't feel limited to the chip bowl.
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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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