Skinny Guacamole
Jun 12, 2014 in skinny guacamole, guacamole, appetizers, starters, healthy appetizers, avocado, dips.
If you’re a lover of all things avocado like me, you may cringe a little when you read the ingredients list. You may think, What the H-E-double hockey sticks are you thinking, Gigi?
It’s OK if you do. I’ve got you covered with my traditional Guacamole recipe.
But, some of you will appreciate a reduced-fat version of the classic dip. I know because you’ve requested a recipe like this about a zillion times. So, here ’tis… Skinny Guacamole. And even though I don’t count fat grams or calories, I really do love this alternative version of guacamole. Green peas are a favorite of mine, so there is definitely a place for this recipe in my repertoire.
The peas add volume without compromising flavor, and the avocado adds the silky texture and rich flavor we associate with traditional guacamole. You’ll also benefit from plenty of heart healthy oleic acid, fiber, potassium and vitamins B, E, and K, so give Skinny Guacamole a try and let me know what you think!
Skinny Guacamole
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 6-8
This recipe is free from gluten, dairy (optional), soy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, grains.
Ingredients
- 10 ounce bag frozen green peas, thawed at room temperature (not heated)
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and seed removed
- ¼ bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 Tablespoons milk (I prefer unsweetened coconut milk, but use any dairy-or plant-based milk of your choice.)
- Juice from ½ lime
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground toasted cumin seeds
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- In your food processor, puree peas, avocado, cilantro, milk, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and cumin until smooth. (This takes about 2 minutes.)
- Scrape down sides of processor bowl and pulse several times.
- Spoon mixture into serving dish and stir in onion and black pepper.
- Serve with fresh veggies or your favorite gluten free chips.
Enjoy!
This recipe originally appeared on GlutenFreeGigi.com.
Gluten Free Gigi, Gigi Stewart
Atlanta-based Gigi Stewart is a science-backed Southern Belle with B.S. and M.A. degrees, including a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience with specialty in natural products research. Gigi’s unique fact-based approach to nutrition, combined with her personal experience living with celiac disease and multiple food allergies gives her insight into special diets nutrition and wellness that few are able to offer. A leading voice for the gluten-free, allergen-free lifestyle, Gigi is a published author, magazine editor and a featured chef for The Ingles Table. Gigi’s expertise as a professional recipe developer, nutritional advisor, science and health writer and public speaker is highly sought after in the health and nutrition community.
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