Salads

Asparagus ‘Guacamole’

Asparagus 'Guacamole'
This is an avocado-less recipe that can be served with veggies or low-fat chips. Very spicy so you may want to cut back on the hot pepper sauce or jalapeno peppers.
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Salad
Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds asparagus, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free Greek-style yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot pepper saucesalt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place the asparagus into a steamer insert and set into a pot over one inch of water; bring the water to a boil. Place a cover on the pot and steam the asparagus for 5 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.
  2. Combine the asparagus puree with the yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, tomato, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl; gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator until completely cooled.

Watch the recipe video here:

Asparagus 'Guacamole': https://trib.al/jNHTPS6

Posted by Allrecipes on Thursday, May 30, 2019