Fresh avocado dip

My husband and I love avocados. In the summer, we eat a lot of fresh, raw veggies and like to have some dip (but not too much!) to accompany that.

Ingredients

• 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup cucumber, chopped and seeded
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
• freshly ground pepper
• optional: 1/4 cup fat free greek yogurt)

Preparation

1. In a food processor, combine the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, sour cream and cucumber until smooth (or mash with a fork in a medium-sized bowl).
2. Add the red pepper flakes, cilantro, mint, pepper and mix well.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.