Serves: 12
Prep: 5 minutes Cook: No cooking requiredOriginating in Mexico, guacamole is a common accompaniment to many dishes from this region. However, guacamole's star ingredient - avocado - is high in sorbitol if eaten in too large a quantity. Here is a recipe that has all the authentic flavour of guacamole but with problematic ingredients kept in check. It is easy, delicious and the perfect addition to your next Mexican feast (think nachos, tacos and burritos!)
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Reduced-fat cream cheese (lactose-free if required) |
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3 medium avocados, deseeded, skinned and mashed |
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⅓ cup baby spinach leaves, finely chopped |
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½ cup green onion tops, finely chopped |
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2 2½ Tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped |
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⅓ cup green capsicum, finely chopped |
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2 tsp garlic infused oil |
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⅓ cup tomato, diced, finely chopped |
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1 1⅓ Tbsp lime juice |
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½ tsp salt (to taste) |
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½ tsp cracked black pepper |
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Chilli, to taste (fresh or dried) |
Bring cream cheese to room temperature and prepare all ingredients.
Combine all ingredients.
| Nutrition Information (per serve) | |
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| Energy | 279 Kj / 67 cal |
| Protein | 1.00g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.80g |
| Sugar | 0.70g |
| Total Fat | 6.60g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.70g |
| Fibre | 1.00g |
