Asparagus Guacamole

What if you went to Chipotle and asked for guacamole......




And instead of avocado guacamole you got.....asaparagus guacamole!!??



I made asparagus guacamole the other day for some friends and it was a HUGE HIT! Sorry I don't have pictures, but it looked a lot like regular guacamole just a bit more thin and watery. I only had a tiny taste because the onions and garlic called for in the recipe (not to mention the asparagus itself!) are not part of my low FODMAPs diet, but I had to taste to make sure it was ok before giving it to friends, of course..... Here is the recipe;

Asparagus Guacamole

Makes 4 large servings
(Source: AllRecipes.com)

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus
1/2 cup salsa (or green chilis)
1 T chopped cilantro
2 garlic cloves
4 green onions

Directions

1. Place the asparagus in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and rinse with cold water.

2. Place the asparagus, salsa, cilantro, garlic, and green onions in a food processor or blender, and process to desired consistency. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until chilled, before serving.


Nutrition Facts
(Serving size: 1/4 of the batch)

Of course there are some naysayers out there who will refuse to give up their guacamole for asparagus guacamole, but considering all that fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C (and folate), and the incredibly low calorie count, how could you refuse?! Perhaps if you're not one to try new things you could still add a nice succulent avocado to this recipe. After all, avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats, and the asparagus/avocado guacamole would still be a healthier alternative to most guacamole out there.

QUESTION: Have you ever made guacamole with something other than avocados?