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Pumpkin Seed Dip

This is a helathy dip for parties or for snacking. Use a quality, light mayonnaise made with heart-healthy fats like grapeseed, canola, or soy oil in this recipe. Serve witth a platter of cut-up vegetables.

Serves 7

Ingredients:

1 small shallot
1 garlic clove
1 small jalapeno
1/3 cup flaxseeds
1 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
1/2 bunch cilantro
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium oranges, juice and zest
1 small lemon, juice and zest
Paprika
Extra virgin olive oil

Process the shallot, garlic, and jalapeno to a fine mince in a food processor. Add the flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds and process again. Cut the cilantro with sissors into the food processor. Add the mayonnaise, spices, orange and lemon juices and zests, and process to a fine spreading consistency. Add more orange juice if necessary to create a creamier texture. Place in a bowl, and garnish with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.

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