Surprise… this isn’t guacamole!
It sure looks like guacamole. But the secret ingredient in this avocado-free dip is… asparagus?!
Yes, it’s true! And you can use it any way you’d use regular guacamole: as a dip for chips or veggies, spread on a sandwich, as a sauce for pasta or baked potatoes, or plain with a spoon. High in fiber and vitamins, it’s a great way to take advantage of all the nutritional benefits asparagus has to offer.
View Asparagus Guacamole Nutrition Facts
Avocado-Free Guacamole
(Makes about 1 and 3/4 cups)
- 8 oz asparagus (34-36 skinny spears, ends trimmed)
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsps peas (or 5 oz frozen, thawed)
- 2 tbsp mayo, such as Vegenaise, OR homemade Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp diced red onion (omit if desired)
- optional 2 tsp dry cilantro
- optional sweetener if desired
Steam the asparagus just until soft, then combine all ingredients except onion, and blend in a food processor until very smooth. Stir in onion. Refrigerate until cold. (Or you can steam the asparagus in advance and chill them so your dip will be cold after blending.)
Nutrition facts for the recipe are linked at the beginning of this post.
I adore Mexican food! Just not guac (gag).
Wow, never would I have thought about asparagus in guacamole, awesome idea 🙂
I am a new fan of guacamole! I have never been a big fan of asparagus, but maybe this is the way to start enjoying it!
I am a serious AVO addict, but this sounds good.
Why love one when you could love both? 🙂
Why dont you put the nutritional info on the same page as the recipe? That would make it easier to read and decide if you want to make this?
I, personally, don’t believe in counting calories and so I’d rather not have that info on the main page. I know a lot of people find it helpful, so I offer it to those people who wish to see it. I don’t see how it’s a problem to click onto that page if you wish to see the information.
Very interesting! I love avocados and regular guac, so I wonder how I’d like this.
Your photography skills HAVE improved. Glad to know there is hope for the newbie. 🙂
Thank you so much for this recipe, Katie!! A few years ago, avocados for some reason began upsetting my stomach, and I need to avoid them like the plague!! I had previously loved guacamole and have missed it since! Will definitely give this a try! 🙂 Thanks!!
That’s a great recipe, I’ll be making this this guac soon. Have you ever made or tried guac made with plain, non-fat Greek yogurt and avocado with some salsa mixed in? I love the added protein you get with that recipe, and it just plain tastes good.
I haven’t. LOL I really just don’t like avocados! I’m trying…
TO-DIE-FOR!!! I added fresh cilantro and jalepeno. This is also delish w/ salsa (your choice) mixed into cold spaghetti squash. This will be another staple. Thanks, Katie! Good stuff!!!