Monday, October 02, 2006

Asparagus Guacamole

Don't get me wrong, I like this and I like asparagus and it is very low fat. But please don't expect it to taste like buttery smooth haas avacado guacamole!

2 cups (approximately 1 pound) chopped lightly steamed asparagus*
1 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup tomatoes, chopped and skinned
3/4 teaspoon salt,
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
1/4 cup Picante sauce or 1/4 cup green chiles
1/3 cup light (of fat free) sour cream
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced

*If you're using frozen asparagus spears, it is not necessary to steam them, just thaw to room temperature. Or you can use 1 15 ounce can of spears, drained.

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.

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