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Low Fat Guacamole
Low Fat Guacamole
Fiona Haynes
At a Glance
Prep Time : 10min
Cook Time : 8min
Course : Appetizer, Side Dish, Sauces
Special : Easy, Few Ingredients, Gluten-Free, Low Fat
Type of Prep : Assemble, Blend / Process, Boil, No Cook
Cuisine : Mexican, Southern, Tex-Mex
Occasion : Cookout, July 4th, Labor/Memorial Day, Party, Picnic, Spring, Summer, Superbowl
 
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Low Fat Guacamole

From Fiona Haynes,
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Using peas with just a small amount of avocado will save you a bunch of fat calories in this yummy dip. The remaining fat is of the heart-healthy variety. The nice thing about substituting peas is that the texture is the same. The green color is more vibrant, and the peas also lend a sweeter taste to the guacamole. Season with chiles or hot sauce as you wish.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 10-ounce pack of frozen peas
  • 1/2 small ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, stems removed
  • 1/2 ripe tomato, deseeded and chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion (optional)
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice

PREPARATION:

Cook peas according to package instructions. Empty into a colander, drain and rinse with cold water. Place peas, avocado and cilantro in a blender and blend to desired consistency. Spoon into a bowl with chopped tomato and onion. Add a squeeze of lime juice, stir and serve.

Yields 2 cups.

Per 1/4 cup Serving: Calories 52, Calories from Fat 16, Total Fat 1.8g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 44mg, Carbohydrate 6.8g, Fiber 2.6g, Protein 2.3g

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