Creamy Spinach & Cilantro Dip

As much as I enjoy creating and indulging in gourmet living food, I always make sure to have quick and easy recipes up my sleeve for busy days. The freshness of the cilantro and lime with a little kick of jalapeño makes for a very flavorful dip. Pair it with crudités or raw flax crackers for a satisfying snack or light meal.

On my last trip to Jessica’s Farm, I picked up beautiful bunches of spinach and cilantro.  Perhaps you have a neighbor with a lime tree?  If you’re a fellow Floridian, this recipe is a great way to feature fresh, local & organic ingredients.

Organic Ingredients:

• 2 c. spinach

• 1 ripe Haas avocado

• ½ c. cilantro leaves

• 2 TB lime juice

• 2 TB chopped onion

• 1 large clove of garlic

• ½ of a small jalapeño (remove the seeds unless you like it very HOT!)

• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

Place the garlic, onion, and jalapeño in a food processor and pulse to finely chop.  Add all other ingredients and process until smooth.  Chill until ready to serve.  Makes 1 cup.

Natalia

Natalia is the chef/owner of Glowing Temple, a raw and living foods inspiration, creation and education service based in Sarasota, Florida.  She strives to create recipes focusing on local and seasonal ingredients and never compromises when it comes to organics.  Natalia wishes to share the joy she has discovered through a clean, green diet.  Recently, she created an organic live & vegan menu for Mi Pueblo’s University location.  Find her on Twitter @NataliaKW and Facebook.