Asparagus 'Guacamole' Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Asparagus 'Guacamole' Recipe). This is an avocado-less recipe that can be served with veggies or low-fat chips. Very spicy so you may want to cut back on the hot pepper sauce or jalapeno peppers.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Asparagus 'Guacamole' Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds asparagus

cut into small pieces

1 tablespoon fat-free Greek-style yogurt

1 tablespoon lime juice

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

3 green onions

thinly sliced

½ jalapeno pepper

minced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tomato

diced

½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 dash hot pepper sauce

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Gerry's Margarita

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Place the asparagus into a steamer insert and set into a pot over one inch of water; bring the water to a boil. Place a cover on the pot and steam the asparagus for 5 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.

Step 2

Combine the asparagus puree with the yogurt lime juice cilantro green onions jalapeno pepper garlic tomato Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl; gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator until completely cooled.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus 'Guacamole' Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 21.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 4.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 0.3g

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Cholesterol: 0.3mg

Vitamin A Iu: 767.4IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 41.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 24mg 2%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 12.9mg 5%

Potassium: 200.1mg 6%

Sodium: 25.3mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 2.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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