Avocado Dip with Kale

Grab a mortar and pestle! Or if you're not into manual fun (labor), grab a food processor. And also a lovely kale plant that you got from the farmer's market that will keep giving and growing until winter J

4 cloves of garlic

Red hot pepper (according to your taste)

Basil (however much you want)

1 avocado

Olive oil (depends on how smooth you want it)

Juice of half a lime

Salt and pepper

Kale

Grind the garlic and red hot pepper together until it forms a nice slurry. You might need some olive oil to make it smoother. Roll several leaves of basil together and chop into small pieces. Throw it into the slurry. Once it's incorporated enough, add the avocado and olive oil gradually while you grind the mixture to your desired smoothness. Sprinkle some lime for tartness and to prevent discoloration. Taste and then season with salt and pepper. Finally, grab a kale leaf and spread the dip on thinly. Roll up and enjoy!

My favorite thing about this is that the kale is really crunchy enough to act like a chip and balances the intense flavor of the avocado dip.

Credit for the dip goes to my mom.