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.
This looks so great! I can’t believe there’s no avocado in there! Looks so legit!
Mexican food is my FAVORITE! Seriously there’s nothing to hate. Beans, rice, veggies, chips, salsa, yum! I just recently tried guacamole and I love it as long as it’s not chunky. I don’t like avocado by itself, but with the right seasonings it’s delicious!
I have to be in the mood for Mexican- I love asparagus so this sounds delish. Katie you little genius you- using asparagus in a nonconvential way! Will try this weekend!
Hi Katie,
This is my first comment ever on your blog :).
I wanted to thank you for this recipe. I made it this afternoon, and when my son came home from school he saw it in the fridge and made himself a snack with some chips and the dip. When I walked in, he said “Where’d you get the guacamole, mom? It’s really good!”
And I agree!
🙂
Best Mexican food outside of Mexico? CALIFORNIA. 🙂 CA has 11.4 million Mexican Americans, Texas only has 7.9!
Best Mexican food outside of Mexico? CALIFORNIA. 🙂 CA has 11.4 million Mexican Americans, Texas only has 7.9!
I LOVE guacamole, but I Hate cilantro. Ugh.
Katie, you’re so creative! I think I’m going to make this for lunch Saturday. Thanks again for another great idea! 🙂
I absolutely ADORE guac and can polish off an entire bowl or tub in a twinkling, so I was a bit skeptical of your avocado-less recipe, but it looks good! I think I’ll try it!
Thanks – my son love guacamole, but the avocados don’t love him. Will definitely try this 🙂