Guacamole alternative

dumb_blondes_rock

So i was looking up recipes that I was going to make for upcomming summer parties that were healthy and I would definantly not feel bad about taking seconds, and came upon this delicious looking dip.

Almost Guacamole

This tasty alternative to traditional guacamole has zero fat and fewer calories. From eatbetteramerica.





Prep Time:10 min




Start to Finish:1 hr 10 min




makes:16 servings (2 tablespoons each)


1 can (14.5 oz) Green Giant® reduced-sodium cut asparagus spears, drained

1 large tomato, seeded, chopped (1 cup)

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 tablespoon lime juice

3 to 6 drops red pepper sauce

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic, finely chopped


Baked tortilla chips, if desired


1. In blender or food processor, blend asparagus on medium speed until smooth.

2. In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix asparagus and remaining ingredients except tortilla chips. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.


Nutritional Information
2 Tablespoons: Calories 5 (Calories from Fat 0); Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 30mg; Total Carbohydrate 0g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g); Protein 0g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: Carbohydrate Choices: 0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.



This looks scrumptious and I hope you all will enjoy....I got the recipe from www.eatbetteramerica.com

nichole1027

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katzav

sounds pretty good! thanx!

inafit16177

BUMPPPPPP

Samantharose8akaDebbie

Bump.........love aspargus................mmmmmm:bigsmile:

mamacindy81

Thanks for sharing!

spackham

I add finely chopped iceberg lettuce (dont use really green parts) to real avocados to stretch the guacamole so you are not eating as many cals. Avocado is good for you.

shander7

bump - sounds interesting, will have to try it!

cowpacino

fats not bad for you, and avocado is one of the healthiest sources of fat around, you need fat for things like hair and nails, as well as absorption of some vitamins and minerals. Just be careful not to eat too many calories when you eat fat because fat has more calories per gram than carbs and protein. Just because it's called fat doesn't mean it makes you fat

KanCrav

Bump!~!!!~! thanks!

dumb_blondes_rock

fats not bad for you, and avocado is one of the healthiest sources of fat around, you need fat for things like hair and nails, as well as absorption of some vitamins and minerals. Just be careful not to eat too many calories when you eat fat because fat has more calories per gram than carbs and protein. Just because it's called fat doesn't mean it makes you fat

I know acocados are good for you, the problem is I love it and want like 6 avacados worth of guacamole in one sitting. So i wanted something i would feel a little less guilty about if i got out of control with it

rainunrefined

I bet you could actually add some avocado to this as well. Although it wouldn't be fat free anymore, you'd still have a lower cal version with some healthy fats!

aippolito1

Sorry, but the fat in guacamole is from the AVOCADO which came straight from a tree that grew in the ground. No way is that bad for you. Just grind it up with some onions, tomatoes, reduced fat or fat free sour cream, lemon and lime juices, salt and pepper. Aint no GOOD alternative for guac!

sandybeach11

BUMP

Lakelady48

I made this recipe years ago and it does taste amazingly like avocado. I agree, real avocado is healthy but sometimes I just don't want that many calories.

regentin

bump! can't wait to try this!

dumb_blondes_rock

I made this recipe years ago and it does taste amazingly like avocado. I agree, real avocado is healthy but sometimes I just don't want that many calories.

did you add hot sauce to it? because my dad is so tongue sensative that i was thinking about skipping that part, but didn't know if it affected the whole taste of the dip

boyslie72487

bump

Heather3186

yum!