Garden Guacamole
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGH GUAC COULDN’T GET BETTER…
Guacamole is a staple party food - whether you’re looking to throw a big SuperBowl party this weekend, or just want to munch on chips + guac on a week night — You WANT this recipe!
Avocados are jam-packed with vitamins, minerals + healthy fats that not only do the body some good, but taste delicious! Guacamole gets a little bit of a bad reputation as a party food choice as a “high fat” food that should be eaten sparingly - or if available, choose something else. Avocados alone are nutritious powerhouses - but throw in a garden’s worth of veggies? Even better.
And those fats? Nothing to be afraid of - in fact, those healthy monounsaturated fats actually help your body better absorb fat soluble nutrients, such as lycopene, in the vegetables traditionally served in or with guacamole - like tomatoes (1)!
With just a twist on the classic side dish + dip — this Garden Guacamole is about to add a little flavor + a load of veggies to your table!
Garden Guacamole
Prep Time: 30 min
Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS
2 medium avocados
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/2 c tomato, diced
1/2 c corn, fresh or canned
1/4 c green onion, diced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c toasted pepitas, divided
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tbsp. lemon juice
salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a skillet pan over medium heat.
Add in the olive oil, zucchini, corn, tomatoes, garlic powder + smoked paprika into the pan + cook 5-7 minutes or until starting to brown.
Add in the green onion + cook an additional 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat + set to the side to cool completely.
Slice avocados in half, de-seed + scoop out the fruit into a medium mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice into the bowl + mash the avocado incorporating the juice.
Once the vegetables have cooled completely, fold them into the mashed avocado along with 1/4 c of the toasted pepitas, until evenly mixed.
Top the bowl of guacamole with the remaining toasted pepitas.
Serve + enjoy!
NUTRITION INFO (1 serving)
Calories: 137, Fat: 11.4g, Carbohydrates: 7.7g, Fiber: 4.4g, Sugar: 2.3g, Added Sugar: 0g, Protein: 3g
xx,
mallory