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.
So creative, and looks delicious. I know the whole point is avocado free, but I love those things and so many great nutrients. So, I’m going to throw one in with the recipe and see what happens! Thanks for the inspiration ;).
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l have been subscribed to your blog for a few days now, and LOVE it.
Don’t like guac?!?! I don’t think I can read this blog anymore!!! 🙂
Your dip looks awesome, and just like guacamole! I am jealous that you can be this creative with your SAVORY recipes too!
This is nuts! I know I would not like this, lol, but I think it’s an awesome recipe!
cant wait to try this (and subscribed by email!)
2nd comment for subscription 🙂
3rd comment for subscribing by email. I almost bought asparagus today but put it back down. Really wish I hadn’t!
Seriously Katie? Omg.
But I LOVE avocado!!! So I don’t know if I’ll completely sub the avo…maybe add asparagus to the mix to create more volume and still have the healthy fats from the avocado?
ooooh good idea! I love avocado so much, I don’t if I could completely give it up.
I like Mexican food, especially when it’s spicy. I don’t care for avacado but love asparagus. Can’t wait to try this.