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.
Seriously, cannot imagine anyone not liking guacamole.
Awesome!!! I don’t like avocado’s, but I love aspargus and peas. Can’t wait to try this.
I like this recipe better than any recipe for guacamole, though I do like guacamole. I didn’t have any peas, so I made it with edamame, but it still came out awesome. Thanks for the recipe!
I love Mexican food and guacamole! However, I know quite a few people who can’t stand avocado. Two in particular also don’t care for asparagus. So, I made this using a cup of steamed broccoli in the place of asparagus, and it was great!
OMG! Texan food has nothing to do with Mexican food, I am a born and raised Mexican and there is really few of Mexico in Texas “mexican” food. My husband does not like avocado at all so this may be a good alternative… I think I might make a blend for myself cause I do love Avocado, plus it is packed with Omega3 and some nutritionists think it is a superfood, one that you should eat every day because of its amazing, healthy properties… but not everyone likes it. In Brazil they eat it the sweet way, since it is a fruit they like it with sugar and condensed milk, but I have not tried that yet… perhaps, Katie, you will like it that way?
Thanks for the healthy alternative to avocado in guacamole, It is good for those who do not like the taste of avocado, but it is not healthier.
The fats in avocado are healthy and the brain and heart advantages of healthy fats FAR OUTWEIGHS the calories.
Besides, it is not avocado that add to a waist line but the unhealthy corn chips. As seen from the beef fattening industry and the fact that the two highest consumers of corn products, the U. S. and Mexico are also the most obese countries in the world. Corn FATTENS RAPIDLY!
Maybe you can come up with a corn-less corn chip.
This is awesome! I have an avocado allergy, but really love guacamole, so this was the perfect recipe to stumble upon. Thank you!
I made this and it doesn’t taste anything like guacamole. But it was delicious!
I just recently discovered that avocado might be an asthma trigger for me, and I love guac so much. I’m going to have to try this.
This is great, I’m glad I found this! Although I love avocadoes, my body does not process avocado well. I have been looking for a substitute; I can’t wait to try this!