Jolly Green Giant Dip

Tangy and chocked full of greens! Nuts or not?

Makes about 2 cups (8 servings) - serving size ¼ cup

Ingredients

1 avocado

1 cup packed parsley and cilantro leaves (combined)

1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed (optional)

2 cloves garlic

juice of one lime (or two – if you like lots of limey pucker power!)

1 stalk of celery (with leaves is ok)

4-5 small Swiss chard or hands full of spinach

½ cup water

½ cup olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup pistachios (you can sub other nuts or leave them out)

Instructions

1. Pulse all ingredients - except pistachios - in a food processor or VitaMix blender until incorporated.

2. Add pistachios and pulse until mostly smooth (depends on what consistency you want).

3. Serve as a dip, spread, or sauce -- or add additional water or oil to thin the sauce for use as a dressing or a marinade.

4. This recipe is very flexible and forgiving don’t be afraid to try and experiment.