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Lima beans add a nutty, pleasant taste, and velvety texture; the peas add a bit of sweetness to this low-fat guacamole. Ingredients:
1 16-oz can lima beans |
1 14-oz can low-salt sweet peas, drained |
2 avocados, peeled and cubed |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1/2 cup non-fat sour cream |
1/8 tsp salt |
1/4 tsp pepper |
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper |
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes |
1 jalapeno chili, minced |
1/4 cup minced cilantro |
Directions:
1. drain lima beans and rinse
2. Place in food processor, along with the peas, 1 1/2 avocados, lemon juice, sour cream, salt and peppers.
3. Process until smooth
4. spoon into a bowl.
5. stir in remaining cubed avocado
6. stir and mash with a fork until mostly smooth
7. stir in tomatoes, jalapeno and cilantro
8. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to use.
9. NOTE:
10. You can serve this as a dip, but there are other ways of using it.
11. It makes a great sandwich spread with cooked chicken or turkey.
12. You can top hot tomato soup with it, or use it as a topping for grilled fish or chicken.
13. It is also delicious in layered dips.
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