Skinny Guacamole

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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.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 large ripe avocado, cubed

  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or more to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl; add avocado, cilantro, onion, garlic, lime juice, hot sauce and salt and coarsely mash until combined.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
8g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 4%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Vitamin A 692IU 14%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Folate 58mcg 14%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Potassium 408mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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