VEGGIE DIPPERS, CHIPS & GUAC

Yield: Serves 4

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Guacamole! You see it at every party and pot luck! Probably one of the healthiest snacks you can eat! Avocados pack tons of nutrients and are considered a SUPERFOOD (very nutrient dense).  So mash up those avocados, add your favorite seasonings and dip away! I taught this recipe virtually to students at a local elementary schools through my work with Green Our Planet. I used common vegetables that are growing in their garden as the "veggie dippers".  Then, of course, you need chips with guacamole, so I baked up my favorite tortilla chips!  Whether you need a game day snack, an after school snack a before dinner snack or really anytime, enjoy this combo of veggie dippers, chips and guac!

Ingredients:

Veggie Dippers

• radishes
• carrots
• snap peas
• cucumbers 

*can use any other favorite veggies
Chips

• tortillas, any favorite brand
• salt
• olive oil spray
• other seasonings, chili powder, cumin, paprika

Guacamole

• 2-4 ripe avocados
• ¼ cup finely diced red onion*optional
• handful of cilantro, finely chopped
• jalapeno-optional
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• Juice of 1 or 2 limes

Directions:

1. Prepare veggie dippers: cut radishes into thick rounds, peel carrots and cut into sticks, wash cucumbers (can peel if desired) cut into sticks, wash snap peas, arrange all veggies on platter
2. For chips: line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut the tortilla into 8 triangles.  Add to the sheet pan and spray each side of the tortilla with olive oil cooking spray.  Season with salt and any other seasonings that you like. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oven when they are nice and crispy and lightly browned.
3. For the guacamole: Peel avocado and remove pit. Mash well. Mix in onions, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic and seasonings. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasonings to taste. Add to platter.
4. Complete your snack platter with the veggie dippers, bowl of guacamole and freshly baked chips! Enjoy!