Name: Skinny Guacamole
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 large ripe avocado, cubed; 0.25 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or more to taste; 0.25 teaspoon salt

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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Vegan Vegetarian

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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.

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.