Best 4 Light Guacamole Recipes
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional guacamole, you're in luck! Light guacamole is a delicious and nutritious dip or spread that's perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a snack. With a few simple swaps and a few minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch of light guacamole that's packed with flavor without all the added fat and calories.
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LIGHT AND CREAMY GUACAMOLE
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor No-Cook Super Bowl Low Fat Vegetarian Yogurt Graduation Buffet Avocado Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 1 3/4 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line strainer with double later of cheesecloth. Set strainer over bowl. Add yogurt to strainer. Let drain in refrigerator until yogurt is very thick, at least 2 hours or overnight. Discard liquid.
- Place yogurt in processor. Add avocado and next 4 ingredients to processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.(Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Place guacamole in center of platter. Surround with carrots, jicama and radishes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
LIGHT GUACAMOLE
Feel guilty dipping into guacamole? This lower-fat version is a yummy alternative. It has chunky bits of tomato and is well seasoned with jalapeno peppers, cumin and cilantro. "I've made and enjoyed this recipe many, many times over the years," says Marlene Tokarski of Mesa, Arizona.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine one avocado, sour cream, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, cumin and pepper; cover and process until smooth. , In a small bowl, mash the remaining avocado with a fork. Stir in the pureed avocado mixture. Gently fold in tomato. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LIGHT GUACAMOLE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, weekday, dips and spreads, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam peas for a couple of minutes over boiling water.
- Wash, trim and seed jalapeno. With food processor running, process as much of the jalapeno as you like, and mince the garlic.
- Add drained peas, lime juice, avocado and sour cream, and process until smooth.
- Chop the green onion and cilantro, and stir into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 142 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
LIGHT GUACAMOLE!
Guacamole made lighter by adding a surprise ingredient! It really works! Adapted from America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Let the chopped tomato drain in a colander while preparing the rest of the guacamole.
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the frozen lima beans and cook until tender and creamy, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and rinse under cold water until cool. Pat the beans dry with a paper towels then remove the skins by pinching the beans so the skins slide off. If using baby limas, you can skip this step.
- Scoop out a quarter of the avocado flesh, then process it with the lima beans, lime juice, mayonnaise, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a food processor until very smooth, 1-1 1/2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Cube the remaining 3/4 of the avocado into 1/2" pieces.
- Gently stir the cubed avocado, pureed lima mixture, drained tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and cumin together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
- The guacamole can be refrigerated, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, for up to 48 hours.(the lima beans help keep it very green). Make sure the plastic wrap is touching the surface of the guacamole. Bring to room temperature and season with additional fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe avocados.
- Cut the avocados in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
- Mash the avocado flesh with a fork or potato masher until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add the other ingredients to the mashed avocado and mix until well combined.
- Season the guacamole to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Serve the guacamole immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later.
- For a creamier guacamole, use a food processor to blend the ingredients until smooth.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can also mash the ingredients with a mortar and pestle.
- For a spicier guacamole, add chopped jalapeño pepper or cayenne pepper.
- For a chunky guacamole, leave some of the avocado pieces unmashed.
Conclusion:
Light guacamole is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, chunky, or smooth, there is a light guacamole recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful snack, give light guacamole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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