Mediterranean Diet Friendly Smoky Paprika Avocado Green Goddess Dip
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is everything you want on a mezze spread — creamy, bright, and layered with just enough smokiness to keep things interesting. Ripe avocados form the silky base, blended smooth with fresh basil, parsley, and chives for that signature green goddess color and garden-fresh flavor. Tahini and extra virgin olive oil add richness and depth, while smoked paprika and a touch of cumin give the whole thing a warm, earthy backbone that sets it apart from a basic guacamole. A generous squeeze of lemon keeps it lively and prevents any browning, so it holds up beautifully on a platter. This kind of recipe is a natural fit for plant-forward eating — every ingredient pulls double duty, delivering healthy fats, antioxidants, and bold flavor without any processed additions or shortcuts. Serve it with crudités, warm pita, or alongside grilled vegetables and you've got a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes to make.
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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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