Looking for an alternative to traditional guacamole? Try this recipe for a tasty spin on the usual. It has great texture with it’s mix of broccoli, avocado, Roma tomatoes, and onions. Best of all, it’s loaded with antioxidants and passes the veggie kid test!
INGREDIENTS:
12 oz. broccoli flowers
1 large avocado, pit removed, flesh scooped out
1 1/2 small limes, juiced
1/8 tsp. or less Hawaiian sea salt
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
3/4 c. Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced (reserve some seeds)
1 large clove garlic, crushed
PREPARATION:
- 12 oz. broccoli flowers
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 3/4 c. Roma tomatoes, seeded
- 1/2 medium yellow onion
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded (reserve some seeds)
- Some jalapeno seeds
- Steamed broccoli
- 1 large avocado, pit removed and scooped out
- Juice of 1 1/2 small limes
- 1/8 tsp. Hawaiian sea salt (reduce amount to your taste)
*Keep as chunky as desired. Authenticity requires some chunkiness.
- 1 large clove garlic
Makes 2 cups. Serve with Zesty Home-Baked Tortilla Chips or grilled fish tacos.
THR Tip: As a variation, substitute 12 oz. edamame (shelled soybeans) for the broccoli. Steam until tender.
Karen Owoc
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