2 Easy Veggie Dips

Summertime vegetables are so good, they don’t even require cooking. One of my favorite summer dinners is a big platter of raw veggies & toasted bread or crackers with a couple different dips. This simple spread is quick to prepare, kid-friendly and beautiful enough to serve to guests.

Here are a couple of my latest favorite veggie dip recipes.

Creamy Bean Dip

Best served with: Any veggies, tortilla chips, pita bread or as a spread on tacos or burritos.

Tip: I like these Pacific Foods beans because they are organic and come in a carton instead of a can.

Creamy Bean Dip

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

Serves: 6 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• 1 container organic refried black or pinto beans
• ? cup cream cheese
• Juice of 1 small lime
• 3 Tbsp salsa
• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped jalapeno (optional)
• Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Serve with veggies, tortilla chips or any desired accompaniments.

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Herbed Greek Yogurt Dip

Best served with: Any veggies, toasted baguette slices or pita bread.

Tip: Choose an organic Greek yogurt like Stonyfield, Wallaby Greek or Straus Family Creamery Greek.

Herbed Greek Yogurt Dip

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Serves: 6 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• 1 6-oz container plain Greek yogurt, low-fat or nonfat
• 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 small handful basil leaves, rough chopped
• 1 small handful Italian parsley leaves, rough chopped
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ tsp salt
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
2. Serve with veggie crudite, pita bread, baguette slices, etc.

Notes

Also works great as a sandwich spread or salad dressing (add a little water and/or vinegar & olive oil to turn into a dressing).

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Disclosure: My recipe for Creamy Bean Dip is brought to you by Pacific Foods. The recipe plus 6 Tips for Easy Summer Entertaining can be found over on the Pacific Foods blog.