This luxury Basil and Pine Nut Avocado Dip is a wonderful keto alternative to hummus. Pairs well with grain free crackers like these Keto Rosemary & Onion Crackers, as a dip for raw crudités, tossed through a crunchy salad or my favourite, smothered over scrambled eggs. The toasted pine nuts add a real buttery depth of flavour that will keep you coming back for more!
Preparation timeHands-on: 5 minutes Overall: 10 minutes
| Total Carbs | 6.8 | grams |
| Fiber | 4.8 | grams |
| Net Carbs | 2.1 | grams |
| Protein | 2.1 | grams |
| Fat | 21.1 | grams |
| of which Saturated | 2.8 | grams |
| Energy | 212 | kcal |
| Magnesium | 34 | mg (8% RDA) |
| Potassium | 380 | mg (19% EMR) |
Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (4%), protein (4%), fat (92%)
Ingredients (makes 6 servings)- 2 large avocados, peeled and seeds removed (400 g/ 7.1 oz)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (60 ml 2 fl oz)
- large bunch of fresh basil (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
- juice from ¾ of 1 medium lemon (about 3-4 tbsp)
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp pine nuts (20 g/oz)
- Cheesy Keto Crackers
- Keto Rosemary & Onion Crackers (dairy-free)
- Grain-free Spinach Crackers
- Keto Kale Crackers (dairy-free)
- Keto Tortilla Chips (dairy-free)
- Preheat the oven to 200 C/ 400 F (fan assisted). Place the pine nuts on a baking tray and roast for 6 minutes until golden. Alternatively, dry-roast on a hot skillet for a few minutes, mixing frequently.
- Remove the skin and stone from the avocados. Place the avocado meat, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil (reserve some for toping), lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper and pine nuts (reserve some for toping) in a high speed food processor.
- Blitz until smooth and then transfer into a bowl.
- Top with the remaining pine nuts, fresh basil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Option to add a touch more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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