Golden Door Spa Guacamole

This usually high fat appetizer reduces calories by using only a few avocados, but adding the characteristic bright green color with the addition of fresh peas. No flavor is sacrificed, but a few calories are, with this version of Golden Door Spa Guacamole.

Golden Door Spa Guacamole

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chill: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Course: Appetizers and Snacks, Sides

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Avocado, Golden Door, Peas

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 132kcal

Courtesy Of: Golden Door, Escondido, California

This usually high fat appetizer reduces calories by using only a few avocados, but adding the characteristic bright green color with the addition of fresh peas. No flavor is sacrificed, but a few calories are!

Ingredients

• ▢ 2-1/2 ounces peas - fresh or frozen
• ▢ ½ ounce onions - 2 tablespoons , diced into small pieces
• ▢ 1 small tomato - diced into small pieces
• ▢ 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro - coarsely chopped
• ▢ 1 clove fresh garlic - chopped or shaved
• ▢ 3-1/4 small avocados - peeled and stone removed
• ▢ ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt - no sweeteners or pectin
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice - or lemon
• ▢ 1 tablespoon water
• ▢ 1 to 3 drops chili sauce - to taste
• ▢ 1-2 small chili peppers - chopped - to taste

Instructions

• Place fresh or frozen peas in boiling water and blanch just long enough to bring out bright green color.
• Drain and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, combine onion, tomato, garlic, and cilantro, and peppers (if using). Set aside.
• In blender, pulse avocado pulp, blanched peas, nonfat yogurt, lime juice, and water.
• Add chili sauce to taste.
• Fold avocado mixture into onion / tomato / cilantro / chili pepper mixture.
• Chill. Serve with baked tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 132 kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 8 g (3%) | Protein: 4 g (8%) | Fat: 10 g (15%) | Fiber: 5 g (21%) | Vitamin A: 650 IU (13%) | Vitamin C: 14 mg (17%) | Iron: 0.5 mg (3%)

ABOUT:

The Golden Door is a unique sanctuary modeled after ancient Japanese Honjin inns with koi ponds, lush gardens, and miles of scenic hiking trails, enhanced by the latest fitness techniques, ancient relaxation therapies, and personalized counseling to promote a healthy lifestyle and inner peace.   Here in this peaceful northern pocket of San Diego County, founder Deborah Szekely in 1958 developed a unique philosophy of personal health and fitness inspired by ancient Japanese Honjin inns – and the spa industry grew its first roots.  Through its program of fitness training and refined nourishment coupled with indulgent, caring spa treatments, the dedicated staff work with guests to treat their bodies with the respect and care they deserve.

Photo courtesy of Grant Cochrane