ASPARAGUS 'GUACAMOLE'

Asparagus 'Guacamole' image

This is an avocado-less recipe that can be served with veggies or low-fat chips. Very spicy so you may want to cut back on the hot pepper sauce or jalapeno peppers.

Provided by Cheryl Coppola

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds asparagus, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon fat-free Greek-style yogurt
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 green onions, thinly sliced
½ jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tomato, diced
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the asparagus into a steamer insert and set into a pot over one inch of water; bring the water to a boil. Place a cover on the pot and steam the asparagus for 5 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.
Combine the asparagus puree with the yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, tomato, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl; gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 25.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g