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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%
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Guilt Free Guacamole ( Asparagus )

Recipe #41808 | 10 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: Mirj
Oct 1, 2002

I could eat tons of this, and I do. You can also use canned asparagus, but this is amazing with the fresh (and yes, more expensive) stuff.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and halved
1/2 cup salsa
1 tablespoon cilantro leaf
2 garlic cloves
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

1
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: Chef #524381

On Jul 11, 2009

I was surprised at how much this tastes like guacamole! I agree it's not completely the same, but it's still excellent. I told everyone it was "mock-amole". I'll definitely make it often!

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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: 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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