Healthy Recipes Healthy Appetizer Recipes Dip & Spread Recipes Guacamole Dip Recipes Skinny Guacamole 4.0 (3) 3 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Gluten-Free High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 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. 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 96 Calories 8g Fat 8g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved