Mock a Mole Low Fat Guacamole
Discover a guilt-free twist on a classic dip with our Mock a Mole Low Fat Guacamole! This vibrant recipe swaps out heavy, avocado-only bases for nutrient-packed green peas, delivering a lighter, creamy texture that’s just as satisfying. Blended with fresh avocado, zesty lime juice, aromatic cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño heat, this guacamole alternative is bursting with flavor while being lower in fat and calories. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and healthy snack, party dip, or spread. Garnish with juicy diced tomatoes and serve alongside tortilla chips, crisp veggie sticks, or your favorite wraps for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s big on taste and light on guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Frozen green peas
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Diced tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a food processor, combine the cooked green peas, avocado flesh, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
Transfer the low-fat guacamole to a serving bowl and garnish with diced tomatoes, if using.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1619 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
