Guacamole without the Guilt: 11 Great Recipes
I love guacamole. It's one of my favorite foods to eat. And while it is higher in fat than its brethren, the salsas, it is packed full of fiber and heart-healthy fat.
To save the reputation of my favorite dip, I did a quick comparison to see how two tablespoons of guacamole stacks up against some other popular dips.
Guacamole's looking better already, isn't it?
The next time you whip up a batch of guacamole, try one of these recipes:
I know what I'll be taking to next week's Fourth of July cookouts: a large platter of veggies and a bowl of guacamole!
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Do you like guacamole? What do you add to make yours something special?
To save the reputation of my favorite dip, I did a quick comparison to see how two tablespoons of guacamole stacks up against some other popular dips.
| Calories | Fat (g) | Saturated fat (g) | Sodium (mg) | Fiber (g) | |
| Guacamole | 85 | 5 | 0 | 103 | 3 |
| Spinach dip | 70 | 6 | 2 | 110 | 1 |
| Onion dip | 60 | 5 | 4 | 160 | 0 |
| Nacho cheese | 150 | 11 | 2 | 750! | 1 |
Guacamole's looking better already, isn't it?
The next time you whip up a batch of guacamole, try one of these recipes:
- Stepf's Veggie-licious Guacamole: chunky, and full of vegetables
- Coach Nicole's Fresh Guacamole: smooth, with bits of fresh cucumber
- FANNETASTIC FOOD'S Hummus Guacamole: the best of two great dips!
- Black Bean Guacamole Dip: another great marriage
- Guacamame (edamame guacamole): a great way to boost protein
- Asparagus Guacamole: no avocado? No problem!
- Chicken Salad Guacamole: A delicious alternative to traditional chicken salad
- Sweet Pea Guacamole: a fresh twist
- Guacamole w/ yogurt: a creamy version
- Fire-Roasted red Pepper Guacamole: a peppery take
- Guacamole with Broccoli Healthy no Guilt: another great trick
- Whip your guacamole in the food processor or blender for a silky-smooth texture.
- Ditch the chips! Serve guacamole atop a salad or in lettuce wraps. Dunk cut veggies like carrots, peppers, jicama, radishes, cucumber slices, celery, etc.
- Spray plastic wrap with nonstick cookbook spray and press onto the top of your guacamole to prevent it from browning before serving.
I know what I'll be taking to next week's Fourth of July cookouts: a large platter of veggies and a bowl of guacamole!
Want more great recipes from Chef Meg, me and fellow SparkPeople members? Be sure to subscribe to SparkPeople's Recipe of the Day email. Click here to sign up!
Do you like guacamole? What do you add to make yours something special?
