How to Make a Lower Fat Guacamole

Guacamole is a delicious and healthy dip that is beloved by many. Unfortunately, guacamole, healthy though it is, contains a high amount of fat and calories, making it difficult to enjoy when watching your weight. Follow these easy instructions to make a delicious lower fat guacamole.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 ripe Hass avocados
• 1/2 lime
• 8 oz. container low fat plain yogurt
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Adobo seasoning blend

1. Slice the avocados, remove the pit, and scoop the avocado flesh into a large bowl.

2. Using a potato masher, mash the avocado until you reach desired consistency.

3. Add a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice, the yogurt, a handful of chopped cilantro and a dash of adobo seasoning. Mix well.

4. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as necessary.

5. The lower fat guacamole will taste best if it's allowed to sit and marry for at least 10 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with bulking up this lower fat guacamole by adding more vegetables like chopped tomato or onion.
• Lower fat guacamole makes an excellent dip with fresh cut veggies.
• Use as a sandwich spread in place of mayonnaise.
• The lime juice is an essential ingredient. It prevents the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown.

[Susanh]

on 8/4/2008 Great recipe for a much-loved food! I've added a link for your article to mine called How To Make a Low Fat Tomato Basil Salad Dressing.

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