by Cathy Pollak

Skinny Guacamole Recipe

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.

Low-Calorie 'Skinny' Guacamole Recipe

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook time: 5 minutes

    Yield: Makes 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Low-Calorie 'Skinny' Guacamole Ingredients

    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

Low-Calorie 'Skinny' Guacamole Recipe Instructions

    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.

Low-Calorie 'Skinny' Guacamole 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

Low-Calorie Guacamole Dip, Low-Calorie

 

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