Dairy Free Smoky Paprika Avocado Green Goddess Dip
Classic green goddess dip often sneaks in sour cream, mayo, or buttermilk, which makes it a no-go for anyone avoiding dairy — but this version skips all of that without sacrificing an ounce of richness. Ripe avocados and tahini do the heavy lifting here, creating a base that's impossibly creamy and lush straight from the blender. Fresh basil, parsley, and chives keep things bright and herbaceous, while smoked paprika and a touch of cumin add a warm, earthy depth that makes this dip genuinely hard to stop eating. A hit of fresh lemon juice ties everything together and keeps the color a gorgeous, vibrant green. The whole thing comes together in under two minutes of blending — just scrape down the sides, add a splash of water to get the texture right, and you're done. Finish it with a dusting of smoked paprika and a drizzle of olive oil for a presentation that looks like it took way more effort than it did. Serve it with chips, crudités, or honestly just a spoon.
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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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