Best Light Guacamole Recipes

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LIGHT AND CREAMY GUACAMOLE



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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

1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted,
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 carrots, peeled, sliced diagonally
1 small jicama, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick triangles
1 bunch radishes, trimmed sliced
Fresh cilantro sprigs

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



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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

2 large ripe avocados, peeled, divided
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
6 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
Tortilla chips or fresh vegetables

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



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I love guacamole, but I cant help but think how fattening it is every time I eat it. This recipe cuts down on the fat, without sacrificing any flavor, I actually think it has more! You can change up the ingredients sizes depending on taste, this is just a starter. If you like cilantro add about 5 tablespoons, I dont care for it myself.

Provided by Candace Michelle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large avocados, peeled, divided
8 ounces nonfat sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
5 tablespoons cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine one avocado with everything but the tomato. Process until smooth.
  • In a bowl, mash remaining avocado with a fork. Stir in with pureed avocado and tomato.
  • *When my mom makes this, she uses about a full cup of tomato, but I really dont care for it myself.
  • *Add an extra jalapeno and some hot sauce if you'd like a kick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 228.1, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 3.6

LIGHT GUACAMOLE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, weekday, dips and spreads, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 10-ounce package frozen peas
1 jalapeno
1 medium clove garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 ripe medium avocado
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 to 3 green onions to yield 1/4 cup
Few sprigs cilantro to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
Sprinkle salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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!



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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

1 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped fine
1 cup frozen lima beans
1 Hass avocado, pitted
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt
1/4 cup minced cilantro
1 medium jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 tablespoon minced red onion (or shallot)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 teaspoon cumin
pepper

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.

LIGHT AND DELICIOUS GUACAMOLE



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"My husband told me this is the best guacamole he's tasted!" Now you can enjoy a classic dip without any guilt. If you don't have lemon juice on hand, lime will work, too. Lisa Sievers - Philipsburg, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and process until blended. Stir in tomatoes. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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