Creamy Guacamole

This Mexican appetizer is a real crowd-pleaser. Our Creamy Guacamole has fewer calories but just as much flavor!

Makes: 2 1/2 cups

Preparation Time: 10 min

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cubed peeled avocado (about 2 avocados)
• 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese (See Note)
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once during processing. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Per tablespoon: calories 15 (48 percent from fat); fat 0.8g (sat 0.1g); protein 0.6g; carbohydrate 1.2g; fiber 0.4g; cholesterol 1mg; iron 0mg; sodium 36mg; calcium 11mg

Notes

This Mexican favorite features fat-free ricotta cheese, which not only makes the dip creamy, but also decreases the fat content, since you don't need to use as much avocado. Serve with baked or light tortilla chips.