Avocado Dip and Chili "Chips" for Him

These are for him.  The him I speak of is none other than the man who walked in the door with not one, but two, new cookbooks for me, having made a trip to the store after work.  

He knew I wouldn't buy them for myself.  I made a "resolution" that I wouldn't buy one single cookbook this year.  Ridiculous?  Perhaps.  But so is having a collection that already numbers in the three digit realm. I did mention that it was okay if I was gifted books this year (hint, hint), but I wouldn't actually purchase any on my own.  And I haven't.  It's been challenging at times, and I'm sure my friend Amazon is wondering where I am, but it's also nice to know that I don't need to find room for "just one more bookshelf" later this year. 

Any guy that walks in the door armed with new reading material deserves a treat of his own, wouldn't you say?  And when that guy loves chips and dips and Mexican flavours and avocado, what's a girl to do but come up with something like this. Just for him.

 

Avocado Dip with Chili "Chips"

For the dip:

• 2 avocados
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 garlic clove, minced

For the chips:

• 4 whole wheat wraps
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Slice the avocados in half lengthwise, and discard the pit.  Scoop the avocado out of it's skin and place in a bowl.  Set the avocado skins aside.

Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic to the bowl and mash together with the avocado until you have a smooth consistency.  Fill the avocado skins with the dip and use them as a bowl.  

Brush the whole wheat wraps with the olive oil.  Season with the salt and chili powder, and cut each round into 8 triangular pieces.  Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Serve with dip.

 

 

Comments

[The Orchard]

What were the cookbooks?

[Jan Scott]

He bought Martha Stewarts Pies and Tarts and Gwyneth Paltrows new cookbook. 

[Melody Wey]

I love the look and presentation of this avocado dip, I'll have to try this. yum!