Slim Guacamole

With lots of holiday parties on tap, why spend all of your "calorie salary" on the appetizers even before you get to the main meal.  Instead substitute your usual calorie bomb dip with this recipe for slim guacamole.  While high in calories compared to other fruits and vegetables, the fat in avocados is primarily the good-for-you monounsaturated fat.  The peas add a wonderful green color to this dip and it helps keep it bright in color through the party. Who knew eating your veggies could be so tasty!

Ingredients:
2 cups frozen thawed peas
1/2 cup green onion
1 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 ripe avocado
dash hot pepper sauce
1 lemon
 
Directions:
1. Place peas, onion and cilantro in food processor.

2. Process on high speed until smooth.

3. Add avocado, hot pepper and lemon and pulse on high until chunky.

4. Serve immediately with raw veggies (carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, zucchini, bell peppers), toasted whole-wheat pita triangles or baked tortilla chips.


Serves 8.
Each serving: 3 ounces (around 1/3 cup)

Per Serving:  Calories: 70, Total Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 6mg, Carbohydrates: 7.5g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 2.5g

Source: http://foodandhealthbooks.com/ Reprinted with permission.