Veggie Sticks with Avocado-Lime Dip

Ingredients

• 10 oz firm-ripe avocado pitted peeled
• 1  garlic clove peeled
• 0.5 pound green beans ends trimmed
• 6 servings ice cubes 
• 0.5 pound jicama peeled cut into 1/2-inch-thick sticks
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
• 0.5 cup nonfat yogurt plain

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• blender

Directions

1. In a 2- to 3-qt. pan over high heat, bring about 1 qt. water to a boil.
2. Add green beans and cook until tender to the bite, 3 to 6 minutes.
3. Drain and immerse immediately in ice water until cool, about 2 minutes; drain again.
4. In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, lime juice, mint (if using), garlic, and salt; whirl until very smooth.
5. Spoon dip into a bowl and serve with green beans and jicama sticks.