Best Asparagus Guacamole Dip Sauce Recipes

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ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE



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What a great twist on regular guacamole! You could use sour cream instead pf plain yogurt. Feel free to experiment! Have fun!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb asparagus spear, cut into 1 inch lengths (2 cups)
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons plain yogurt (or low fat)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced (add more if you so desire!)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Combine asparagus and water in a 2 quart saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Blot asparagus with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Combine asparagus, yogurt and lemon juice in food processor or blender.
  • Process till smooth.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine asparagus mixture and remaining ingredients.
  • Chill, if desired.
  • Serve with raw veggies or tortilla chips.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.7, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 56.3, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 1.2

ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE



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Guacamole without the fatty avocado.

Provided by PEABOY

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Guacamole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
½ cup salsa
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic
4 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Place the asparagus in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • Place the asparagus, salsa, cilantro, garlic, and green onions in a food processor or blender, and process to desired consistency. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until chilled, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

BLANCHED CRUDITES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound asparagus
1 pound carrots, sliced diagonally in 1-inch chunks
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 heads radicchio
Herb Dip, recipe follows
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 scallions, white and green parts, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a large pot of boiling salted water, and fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • Remove the tough bottoms of the asparagus stalks. If they are thick, peel the stems half-way up the stalk.
  • Add the carrots to the pot of boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately remove the carrots with a slotted spoon and plunge them in the bowl of ice water. Drain the carrots when fully cooled.
  • Add the asparagus to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the reserved bowl of ice water. Drain the asparagus when fully cooled.
  • Slice the radicchio into wedges.
  • Arrange the carrots, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and radicchio on a platter and serve with the Herb Dip.
  • Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER DIPPING SAUCE



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This is easy, yummy and looks elegant when served for company. I've also used the sauce for a "tarter" to dip for sweet potato fries.

Provided by IngridH

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained (or more)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs asparagus
olive oil
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Mix together the mayo, sour cream, oil, capers, juice, thyme, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Trim asparagus and place in a shollow baking dish.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Roast at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness.
  • Serve asparagus with sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 177.6, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.4

ASPARAGUS 'GUACAMOLE'



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound medium thick fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons very finely minced sweet red pepper
1 small canned green chili, seeded and minced (about 1 tablespoon), or minced fresh green chili to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander leaves
Pinch of salt
Cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus, snap off the ends and simmer in water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Cut off the tips and reserve them.
  • Cut the spears into half-inch pieces and process to a smooth puree in a blender or food processor.
  • Fold in remaining ingredients. Either fold in the tips or use them to garnish the dip. Serve with corn chips or cut raw vegetables.

ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE



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An alternative veggie accoutrement to your traditional holiday feast -- spread this delicious dip on bread during your Easter meal, or spice up a piece of matzo during the Passover holidays.(from weightwatchers.ca)

Provided by Nat Da Brat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 medium scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon table salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to boil.
  • Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Place asparagus into food processor and purée until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and serve.
  • Yields 1/4 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 55.2, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.8

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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Nothing says "spring" like a fresh crop of young asparagus. And this recipe superbly ushers in this wonderful season. The delicate cheese sauce and assorted seasonings nicely complement the tender stalks without being overwhelming. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring water and salt to a boil; add the asparagus. Cover and cook over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm. In the same skillet over low heat, stir cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in dill, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts :

ASPARAGUS WITH DIPPING SAUCES



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Make and share this Asparagus With Dipping Sauces recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 asparagus spears, trimmed
1 lemon, juice of
3 ounces butter, cut into small chunks
1 ounce parmesan cheese, finely grated (or vegetarian alternative)
1/2 red chili pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the Parmesan butter, tip the lemon juice into a small saucepan and, over a very low heat, add the butter. Melt and stir the butter into the lemon juice until you have a smooth sauce, add the Parmesan and season to taste, then set aside.
  • To make the Asian dressing, using a pestle and mortar, crush the chili with the brown sugar, then stir in the lime juice until the sugar has dissolved. Stir through the soy sauce and sesame oil, then set aside.
  • For the garlic mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together. Decant the sauces into 3 serving dishes.
  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2-3 mins until just tender. Drain well and serve steaming hot in a pile for everyone to help themselves and dip into the sauce of their choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 627.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 6.3

ASPARAGUS WITH HORSERADISH DIP



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This is a great hot weather party dip. Serve asparagus on a decorative platter with lemon wedges on the side for garnish. A great flavor variation is to use chopped garlic in place of the horseradish. -Mildred Lynn Caruso, Brighton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 5

32 fresh asparagus spears (about 2 pounds), trimmed
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS



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Categories     Food Processor     Onion     Tomato     Cocktail Party     Super Bowl     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Asparagus     Avocado     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium Anaheim chile (or for extra heat, 1 serrano chile)
1 tsp olive oil
5 or 6 fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 medium avocados, cut into cubes (about 2 cups)
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
1 tbsp chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lime juice (or more to taste)
Dash garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Baked tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Wearing rubber gloves to protect your skin, rub chile with oil; broil 5 minutes, turning with tongs so all sides get charred. Transfer to a plastic bag, seal and set aside to steam 10 minutes. Remove stem, skin and seeds from chile and dice. Set aside. (Remove gloves only when you are finished handling the chile.) Fill medium sauté pan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Prepare a medium-sized bowl of ice water. Place asparagus spears into boiling water 3 to 4 minutes or until just tender. Remove and plunge spears into ice water to halt cooking and preserve color. When cool, remove, dry thoroughly and chop into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to blender or food processor, add yogurt and avocado and process until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in remaining ingredients (except chips). Serve with baked tortilla chips.

ASPARAGUS WITH WASABI-MAYONNAISE DIP



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Categories     Mayonnaise     Wasabi     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lb thin to medium asparagus, trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons wasabi paste

Steps:

  • Blanch asparagus in 2 batches in a large saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, and wasabi paste until sugar is dissolved.
  • Serve asparagus with dip.

BAKED ASPARAGUS DIP



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Since I'm from Wisconsin, I thought it was only logical to put together a vegetable and a cheese-two of the foods my state produces in abundance. This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill. -Sandra Baratka, Phillips, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound diced cooked fresh asparagus, drained
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
Baked pita chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cheese and mayonnaise. Place in a 6-inch cast-iron skillet or 2-cup ovenproof bowl. Bake at 375° until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve warm with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOST GUACAMOLE



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A tasty alternative with less fat and fewer calories than traditional guacamole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 ounces) asparagus cuts, drained
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 to 6 drops red pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Baked tortilla chips, if desired

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth.
  • Stir together asparagus and remaining ingredients except tortilla chips. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 45 mg

ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE



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A delicious, lighter version of traditional guac. with a lot less fat!

Provided by A C

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 spears of fresh asparagus
1/2 c chunky salsa
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (i prefer fresh)
1 clove garlic - chopped
4 green onions, chopped
6 oz softened cream cheese (i use low fat)
1 lime juice (i use about half a lime)
sea salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place the asparagus in a pot with enough water to cover the asparagus. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 - 6 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Remove as much excess water as possible.
  • 2. Place the asparagus, salsa, cilantro, cream cheese, garlic, lime juice, green onions, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender, and process to desired consistency - I set mine to puree. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until chilled, before serving.

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