Apple Cider Vinegar for Health and Beauty: Recipes for Weight Loss, Clear Skin, Superior Health, and Much More—the Natural Way (2015)
Dips
Quick Hummus
Yields: 1½ cups
Ingredients:
15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons tahini
1-2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste
Directions:
1. Place the chickpeas, olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, tahini, apple cider vinegar, cumin, and salt into the food processor and blend until smooth and creamy adding a few drops of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
2. Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with the paprika and serve with your choice of dippers.
3. YUM!
Walnut Paté
Walnuts are a great source of Omega-3s, protein, and antioxidants.
Yields: 1 cup
Ingredients:
1 cup walnuts, soaked in water overnight, then drained
¼ cup organic apple, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve this delicious paté on a bed of organic greens, as a dip for fresh veggie sticks, or as a sandwich filling on dehydrated bread.
Cashew Cheese Dip
Yields: 1 cup
Ingredients:
¾ cup cashews, soaked in water overnight and then drained
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
1 garlic clove
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Pinch of ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
2. This dip is absolutely delicious served with fresh veggie crudités.
Roasted Red Pepper and Onion Dip
Yields: 1½ cups
Ingredients:
8 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
3 red peppers, cut into strips
1 large onion, cut into eighths
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Place the onions and red pepper strips into a bowl and toss them together with the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the whole mixture into an oven-proof dish and bake for 20 minutes or until the peppers are fork-tender.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down.
5. Throw the veggie mixture into the blender with the cream cheese and purée until smooth.
6. Add more salt and pepper if needed, then cover and refrigerate until needed.
7. Allow the dip to come to room temperature and soften before serving with assorted veggies and/or chips for dipping.
8. Enjoy!
Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Dip
Yields: about 1 cup
Ingredients:
¼ pound smoked salmon, chopped
8 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons horseradish
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Stir the horseradish, dill, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper into the cream cheese vigorously.
2. When thoroughly combined, fold in the salmon gently.
3. Serve with your choice of dippers.
4. Enjoy!
Broccoli and Bacon Dip
Yields: about 2½ cups
Ingredients:
4 pieces bacon
14 ounces broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup low fat cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
Directions:
1. Fry the bacon in a nonstick skillet until it is crispy. Set it aside on paper towels to drain and cool. Once cool enough to handle, crumble it into small pieces.
2. Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender, but not mushy.
3. Put the broccoli and the cream cheese into the food processor along with the garlic powder and apple cider vinegar and purée until smooth.
4. Transfer to your serving bowl and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.
5. Serve with your chips of choice.
6. Superb!
Flavors of the Orient Dip
Yields: about 1½ cups
Ingredients:
½ cup fresh ginger, grated
½ cup olive oil
2 bunches of cilantro, thick stems removed
3 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably low sodium, or substitute coconut aminos)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Directions:
1. Place all the ingredients into the food processor and blend until smooth.
2. This is a fantastic dip to accompany shrimp.
3. Finger-licking good!
Dill and Horseradish Dip
Yields: about 1½ cups
Ingredients:
8 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
¼ cup prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons low fat milk
1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar
Salt to taste
Directions:
1. In a bowl, beat the horseradish, cream cheese, apple cider vinegar, milk, and salt until light and fluffy, then gently fold in the dill.
2. Serve with your choice of dippers.
3. Enjoy!
Caramelized Onion and Thyme Dip
Yields: about 2 cups
Ingredients:
2 onions, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons organic butter
1 cup sour cream
⅛ cup organic apple cider vinegar
8 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet, then add the onions, salt, and pepper and cook over a medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown.
2. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside to cool.
3. Turn the heat up and add the apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pan, taking care to scrape up all the browned bits off the bottom. Allow the liquid to reduce by half then pour it into a bowl and allow it to cool.
4. Once cool, mix the onions, the deglazing liquid, the cream cheese, and the thyme together in a bowl.
5. Add more salt and pepper if desired and serve with your choice of dippers.
Note: If you don’t like a chunky dip, throw it all into the blender and purée until smooth before serving.
Good Old Fashioned Guacamole with a Twist
Yields: 2 cups
Ingredients:
2 avocados, diced
½ red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Leave the avocado pieces in cubes for a chunkier guacamole, or mash it up with a fork if you prefer.
2. Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
3. Amazing!
