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In a large pan (preferably non-stick), combine the asparagus with 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat and simmer, until the asparagus is tender but crisp, about 5 minutes.
3
Drain and run under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
4
In a food processor, blitz the asparagus, salsa, cilantro and garlic.
5
Add the scallions, and pulse several times until chunky/smooth (as you prefer).
6
Transfer to a serving bowl.
7
Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour.

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From: Miss Annie in Indy

On Jan 1, 2008

A wonderful alternative to high-fat REAL guacamole. I added the juice of half a lime which gave it a much more realistic flavor. Basically I was trying this because I had all the ingredients on hand and wanted to see what it would taste like. It's very good and I will make it again. If I were serving to guests I would call it asparagus dip because of the smell and of course it doesn't have the buttery creamy-ness of avocados. For saving fat and calories you can't beat this stuff, it really is a guilt free treat! Thanks for this winner Mirj.

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From: Sarah_Jayne

On Sep 20, 2007

I agree that this doesn't taste exactly like guacamole but I think it tastes pretty good and when you have to follow a very low fat diet (such as I am) then you have to 'make do' a lot of the time. To me this was a very good 'make do' recipe. I used frozen asparagus as it was what I had in the house and I used it in a burrito dish with lowfat refried beans.

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From: MsBaton

On Jun 15, 2003

This was unbelievable! My husband and I frequent Mexican resturants all the time. We could not believe how much it tasted like real guacamole. I'm now having to make this for my husband everyday. It's so easy to make. I use a can of asparagus spears, cilantro, cilantro salsa, garlic, and a dash of cumin. The flavor is just heavenly.

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From: Izzy Knight

On Oct 8, 2002

Two thumbs up MIrj! I used hot salsa, used garlic and added juice of half a lime. All I can say is: YUM YUM!! And look at the calorie count; is this heavenly or WHAT! Thank you so much for the recipe. I will be making lots of this as asparagus are in season.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (92g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 23
Calories from Fat 1		(7%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.2g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 139mg		5%
Potassium 230mg		6%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 1.8g	7%
	Sugars 1.7g
Protein 2.0g		4%
Vitamin A 777mcg		15%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg		5%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg		0%
Vitamin C 7mg		12%
Vitamin E 0mcg		1%
Calcium 28mg		2%
Iron 0mg		4%
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