I was strolling through the grocery store thinking of a dip I could make for our upcoming Memorial Day BBQ! I thought about how my family loves guacamole, and instantly I began thinking about how I could make this fresh and tasty dip a bit ‘lighter’ without losing any of the flavor!
I added edamame which is packed with protein, fiber, and is low in calories! The edamame blends in very well with the avocado, and the result is a creamy and delicious low calorie dip! You could even make your own baked chips to go along with this guacamole, but it also works great as a dip for veggies or on a sandwich!
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados (You can tell they are ripe by lightly pressing your finger into them. They should be soft enough to make a slight indent when pressed.)
- 3/4 cup salsa (I used sweet onion salsa)
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, de-thawed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbs light sour cream
- dash of salt and pepper (or to taste)
- optional: 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped, to garnish
Method:
1. Gather and prepare ingredients.
2. Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and place one and a half of the avocados in a blender (or food processor). Note: save the other 1/2 of the avocado for a later step.
3. Pour 1/2 cup of the salsa, the edamame, and the sour cream in the blender.
4. Squeeze the juice of one lime in the blender, followed by a dash of salt and pepper. Blend until everything is smooth, (or to desired consistency).
5. Scoop guacamole into a medium sized bowl. Cut the other half of the avocado into small chunks and add to the bowl. Note: This gives the guacamole a heartier ‘texture’. However, if you like a smoother dip, you could add all of the avocado to the blender and skip this step!
6. Add additional 1/4 cup salsa to the dip, and mix until everything is well combined.
Serve with baked chips and enjoy!!!
Enjoy! Love Katie
Servings: 16 ~ 1/8 cup servings (recipe makes a total of 2 cups of guacamole)
Calories: 35 calories per serving
Weight Watchers Points Plus Value: 1
(WW points courtesy of Jennifer at www.itsuxtobefat.com)
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