GUAC CROCS & VEGGIES

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I'm all grown-up, but I still love to play with my food. Garbanzo beans in the guacamole add taste, texture and nutrition. The croc part is just plain fun. -Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups dip

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 large ripe avocados
Optional decorations: Red and yellow pepper pieces, radishes, ripe olives and sliced miniature cucumbers
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • For dip, place the first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Cut avocados lengthwise in half around the seed; remove seeds. Reserving skins, carefully scoop out avocado and add to bean mixture; process until blended., For crocodile heads, fill avocado skins with dip. If desired, add pepper pieces for teeth, radish and olive slices for eyes, olives for noses, and cucumbers and peppers for bodies. Serve with assorted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Muhammad Nabi Hqani
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I'm not a big fan of roasted vegetables, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The guacamole was creamy and flavorful.


Makumbi Frank
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Sherry Golding
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I love this recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Amin Salanje Shaibu
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This was my first time making guacamole and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


dark devil kid anghella
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I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the guacamole was amazing! This recipe is a keeper.


James Ybarra
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Easy, healthy, and delicious.


Kauthara Imate
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This is my go-to recipe for guacamole. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Raju Mia
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the guacamole and the vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Gerdan Regnard
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The guacamole was creamy and flavorful. The vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Wuam Alfred Kenneth Sughshater
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I'm not a big fan of guacamole, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the guacamole was creamy and flavorful.


You ugly Rat
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The guacamole was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.