A simple way to cut the fat and add some fiber! Mock-a-mole is so delicious and so festive.
Ingredients:
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 cup cooked green peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Preparation:
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips, whole grain crackers, and raw vegetables. Use any of these variations, or mix and match them according to your tastes
Adventurous alternatives to spice things up:
Variation 1: Instead of tomato, try chopped pear, grape, or cherry tomatoes.
Variation 2: Instead of Worcestershire sauce, try soy sauce (including tamari or shoyu).
Variation 3: Instead of Tabasco sauce, try a dash cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper
Variation 4: Instead of fresh lime juice, try other citrus juice.
Variation 5: Instead of red onion, try scallions or chives.
Spicy Black Bean and Avocado Hummus
A spicy black bean and avocado dip with fresh jalapenos and lime. Perfect for scooping up with pita or tortilla chips and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
1-15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium avocado, pitted and peeled
1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed
1 clove garlic
2 tbs freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbs water
2 tbs tahini
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Combine the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Serve with chips or fresh vegetables. Can be stored, refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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