Asparagus ‘Guacamole’

Directions

Ingredients :

1 ½ pounds asparagus

cut into small pieces

1 tablespoon fat-free Greek-style yogurt

1 tablespoon lime juice

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

3 green onions

thinly sliced

½ jalapeno pepper

minced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tomato

diced

½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 dash hot pepper sauce

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Methods :

Place the asparagus into a steamer insert and set into a pot over one inch of water; bring the water to a boil. Place a cover on the pot and steam the asparagus for 5 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.

Combine the asparagus puree with the yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, tomato, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl; gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator until completely cooled.