THESE EASY VEGETABLE DIP RECIPES GO GREAT WITH GARDEN FRESH VEGGIES!


Fresh vegetable dips are an ideal way to enjoy fresh produce! Below are three favorite recipes from our farm kitchen at Stargazer Perennials

These dips are best when made with herbs and peppers that are just harvested out of your garden or purchased at a local farmers market. You can make these vegetable dipping sauces ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours before use.


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Asian Vegetable Dipping Sauce:

1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons sugar
A dash of cayenne pepper to taste
A dash of cinnamon

In a glass bowl whisk together all the above ingredients until dissolved. Serve with fresh vegetables such as sugar snap peas, peeled and sliced cucumber, red and orange bell peppers cut into bite size pieces. You can also use this versatile sauce as a marinade over shrimp or scallops by simply adding 1/4 cup Sweet Japanese Rice Wine ( Mirin ) to the mixture.


Avocado Habanero Vegetable Dipping Sauce:

1 avocado diced into 1/4" pieces
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 habanero chile diced into very small pieces
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers or cucumbers.


Creamy Cilantro Vegetable Dipping Sauce:

1 3/4 cups fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers or cucumbers.

Browse our extensive selection of Certified Organic Vegetable seeds. For more recipes from our farm, Stargazer Perennials visit our sister website Farm Fresh Living.


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