Thursday, January 23, 2014
SMART TIP - Use Avocado vs. Mayo Plus Recipe
Mash up an avocado and use it in place of mayo. If you don't care for the savory taste of avocado, then made a nice guacamole instead.
If you'd like the recipe for traditional guacamole, scroll down.
Traditional Mayo - 1 TBSP
90 calories
10g Total Fat
5 mg. cholesterol
90 mg sodium
1.5g saturated fat
Avocado - 2 TBSP
50 calories
4.5g Total Fat
0 cholesterol
0 sodium
.5g saturated fat
Traditional Guacamole
2 Hass Avocados
2 oz. white onion
1 garlic clove
1 medium tomato, diced 4 ways if you're using a processor
If not, dice the tomatoes finely
Juice from a lime (feel free to use lemon)
Cilantro leaves TT
TT salt
TT white Pepper
Procedure
In a bowl:
Add avocados to a bowl and mash to your desired consistency. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Season to taste.
In a food processor:
Add all ingredients to a bowl and pulse to desired consistency is reached. Season to taste. Enjoy.
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