A blog dedicated to testing the recipes from "1000 Vegan Recipes" by Robin Robertson, but with a twist. My personal challenge is to make the recipes with no added oil, and using only whole grains.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Green-Green Guacamole
"Green-Green Guacamole" (page
9) is an excellent way to enjoy the rich flavor of guacamole with a little less
of the fat. Instead of using just avocado, this recipe incorporates shelled
edamame and steamed zucchini, cutting the avocado portion about in half. In
addition to the base of avocado, edamame, and zucchini, the dip is seasoned and
flavored with garlic, salt and fresh lemon juice. To keep the preparation
simple, I softened the sliced zucchini in the microwave (instead of sautéing in
a skillet). I also did the same thing with the edamame, instead of boiling them
in a saucepan. These two shortcuts saved me time and having to use both a
skillet and saucepan. However, if you don't care to use a microwave, the
directions as written accommodate this preference. I also chose not to cook the
garlic (the recipe has you sautéing this with the zucchini), but I like the
bite of raw garlic, especially in guacamole. I just added the raw cloves into
the food processor along with everything else. Enjoy this totally delicious dip
anywhere you would any guacamole.
Labels:
Appetizers and Snacks
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