Asparagus Guacamole

Name: Asparagus Guacamole
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove; 1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 6 drops hot pepper sauce; Assorted raw vegetables and tortilla chips

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

2 cups

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

To trim down traditional guacamole, I experimented with asparagus instead. My husband and our three hungry sons say this chunky low-fat version is as tasty as the original. I love the guilt-free dipping. —Judi Hammer of Litilz, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
6 drops hot pepper sauce
Assorted raw vegetables and tortilla chips

Directions

Place 1/2 in. of water and asparagus in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain;
Place asparagus in a blender. Add onion and garlic; cover and process until smooth.
In a small bowl, combine the tomato, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, cilantro, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the asparagus mixture until blended. Serve with vegetables and chips. Refrigerate leftovers; stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 42 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable.

Asparagus Guacamole

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