A clean-up tip: Scrub your cutting board ASAP with hot, soapy water to avoid stains.

Now that’s something we can get behind.

And this recipe is so simple it’s almost embarrassing.

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The colors will pop on your tablescape.

Serve with whole-grain crackers.

in this mild dip.

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Try it with thesespicy sweet potato fries.

Water helps get the right consistencyand keeps the calorie count low.

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