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.