Healthy Recipes Appetizer Dip & Spread Avocado-Yogurt Dip 4.8 (5) 4 Reviews Update your guacamole recipe by adding protein-packed yogurt to make a healthy dip recipe. For an extra kick, add minced jalapeño or your favorite hot sauce for some zing! Serve this healthy dip recipe with crunchy vegetables, pita chips or pretzels, or use as a sandwich spread. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt ⅓ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 tablespoon lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Hot sauce to taste, optional Directions Place avocado, yogurt, cilantro, onion, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with hot sauce, if desired. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2014 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 51 Calories 4g Fat 4g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 2 Tbsp. Calories 51 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 2g Protein 1g 3% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Vitamin A 84IU 2% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Folate 23mcg 6% Sodium 87mg 4% Calcium 35mg 3% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 11mg 3% Potassium 171mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.