Honey Citrus California Avocado Dip

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Total Time: 30 min

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Prep Time: 30 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 410

Total Fat 35g

Saturated Fat 19g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 50mg

Sodium 180mg

Total Carbs 22g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Total Sugars 17g

Protein 3g

Potassium 299mg

Vitamin A 65 mcg; Vitamin C 87 mg; Calcium 10 mg; Iron 0 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 51 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.07 g. % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 100%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0%; Vitamin D 0%.

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe includes a delightful honey citrus dip made with avocado and mascarpone cheese which is perfect for dipping apple slices and other fruit.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed 3 Tbsp. honey 2 tsp. orange zest 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 8 oz. mascarpone cheese

In a large mixing bowl, add avocado, honey, orange zest, vanilla and salt and blend together as smoothly as possible with whisk or fork, take care to not overmix.
Fold in mascarpone (can be left on counter for up to one hour ahead to soften) with rubber spatula and gently mix until fully incorporated.

Serving Suggestion: Pair this with a dessert board with fresh apple slices and other fruit. Beverage Pairing: Enjoy with a glass of Riesling.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.