Green Heart Healthy Dip/Spread

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Great as a dip for fresh vegetables or as a spread on whole grain bread, brown rice crackers and cakes.

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Ingredients

1 large ripe avocado, peel and pit removed

1 cup combined walnuts and blanched almonds

1 cup steamed baby spinach or kale

½ cup fresh basil

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

3 cloves raw garlic

1 pinch of nutmeg

Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

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Directions

1. Combine ingredients in a food processor and blend to desired consistency.

2. Chill before serving.