Three Vibrant Dips Platter (Printable Version)

A vibrant lineup of avocado, roasted red pepper, and turmeric hummus dips in a colorful appetizer presentation.

# What You Need:

→ Avocado Dip

01 - 2 ripe avocados
02 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Roasted Red Pepper Dip

08 - 2 large red bell peppers
09 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
10 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Turmeric Hummus

15 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
16 - 2 tablespoons tahini
17 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
19 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
20 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
21 - 1 small garlic clove
22 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
23 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium bowl, mash the avocados until smooth. Incorporate lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Preheat the oven broiler or grill. Place red bell peppers under the broiler or on the grill, turning occasionally, until skins are charred, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover tightly, and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Peel off skins and discard seeds.
03 - In a food processor, blend roasted red peppers, softened cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill.
04 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, garlic, and salt in a food processor. Blend to a smooth texture, adding cold water gradually to reach desired creaminess. Transfer to a bowl.
05 - Arrange each dip side by side on a long serving platter in neat lines or mounds creating a vibrant tricolor display. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of spices.
06 - Offer with fresh vegetable sticks, pita chips, or crackers for dipping.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Three distinct dips in one recipe, perfect for variety and sharing.
  • Simple ingredients that come together quickly.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options suitable for many diets.
  • Fresh, colorful presentation that looks as good as it tastes.
02 -
  • Use ripe avocados for creamy avocado dip.
  • Char the pepper skins thoroughly; it adds smoky flavor and eases peeling.
  • Add cold water gradually to the hummus until it reaches your desired texture.
  • Prepare dips a few hours in advance to meld flavors beautifully.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, olive oil drizzle, or paprika for visual appeal.
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