Guilt Free Guacamole Asparagus

Elevate your snack game with Guilt Free Guacamole Asparagus, a vibrant and healthful twist on classic guacamole. This creamy dip swaps avocado for blanched asparagus, delivering a lower-calorie, nutrient-packed alternative without sacrificing flavor. Bright lime juice, fresh cilantro, zesty jalapeño, and a hint of garlic come together for a refreshing and tangy blend that’s perfect for dipping or spreading. With just 10 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this quick recipe is ideal for busy days or guilt-free entertaining. Serve it with crisp vegetable sticks, tortilla chips, or as a flavorful taco spread. Packed with flavor, fiber, and crunch, this avocado-free guacamole is a wholesome, gluten-free, and vegan appetizer that will impress your friends and family!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:7 mins

Total Time:17 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g asparagus (trimmed)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp red onion (finely diced)
• 1 medium tomato (diced)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
• 0.25 tsp chili powder or cayenne (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with water and ice.

Step 2

Add the trimmed asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the stalks are bright green and slightly tender.

Step 3

Immediately transfer the asparagus to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool for a few minutes, then drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 4

Cut the asparagus into smaller pieces and add them to a food processor or blender along with lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional chili powder or cayenne.

Step 5

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed. If necessary, add a teaspoon of water at a time to reach your desired consistency.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and stir in the diced tomato, red onion, and cilantro for texture and flavor.

Step 7

Fold in the finely diced jalapeño, tasting to adjust the spice level as needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately with fresh vegetable sticks, tortilla chips, or use it as a spread for wraps and sandwiches.

Step 9

For best results, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(525.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	239.5

Total Fat 15.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1198.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 106.0mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 1060.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.4%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 36.9%