Asparagus Avocado Salsa: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Guacamole Recipe

Guilt-Free Guacamole (Asparagus)

🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes

Description:

I could eat tons of this, and I do. You can also use canned asparagus, but this is amazing with the fresh (and yes, more expensive) stuff.

Recipe Category:

Spreads

Keywords:

Vegetable, Mexican, Vegan, Kosher, Free Of…, Potluck, < 15 Mins, Beginner Cook, Small Appliance, Easy

Ingredients:

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 23.8
• Fat Content: 0.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 139.8mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 4.9g
• Fiber Content: 1.8g
• Sugar Content: 1.7g
• Protein Content: 2g

Servings:

6 servings

Instructions:

1. Prepare Asparagus:
   In a large pan (preferably non-stick), combine the asparagus with 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil.

2. Simmer Asparagus:
   Reduce the heat and simmer until the asparagus is tender but crisp, about 5 minutes.

3. Cool Asparagus:
   Drain and run under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.

4. Blend Ingredients:
   In a food processor, blitz the asparagus, salsa, cilantro, and garlic.

5. Add Scallions:
   Add the scallions and pulse several times until chunky/smooth (as you prefer).

6. Serve:
   Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl.

7. Chill:
   Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour.

Enjoy your guilt-free guacamole with chips, veggies, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes! 🥑🌶️🍅