This delicious guacamole recipe replaces half the amount of high-calorie avocado in a traditional guacamole recipe with a stealth low-calorie vegetable — zucchini — to cut 100 calories and 6 grams of fat so we can eat more guacamole with fewer calories. We use the microwave to cook the zucchini until it’s very tender, but you can steam it on the stovetop if you prefer.
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Skinny Guacamole
Makes 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each.
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large ripe avocado, cubed
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
Place zucchini in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on High until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a sieve, pressing lightly on the zucchini to extract any liquid.
Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl; add avocado, cilantro, onion, garlic, lime juice, hot sauce and salt and coarsely mash until combined.
To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Recipe Nutrition:
Per serving: 96 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 167 mg sodium; 409 mg potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (27% daily value)
1/2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat
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