In the vibrant culinary world, a tantalizing journey awaits as we explore the delectable flavors of asparagus guacamole and the irresistible crunch of homemade chips. This extraordinary culinary creation begins with the vibrant green asparagus, carefully selected for its delicate sweetness and tender texture. With a gentle touch, the asparagus is roasted to perfection, unlocking its full potential of flavor. Meanwhile, ripe avocados are lovingly mashed, embracing a symphony of spices, herbs, and zesty lime juice, culminating in a creamy and flavorful guacamole. The union of roasted asparagus and creamy guacamole is a match made in culinary heaven, offering a textural contrast that delights the palate. To complete this epicurean experience, homemade chips, crafted from scratch, provide the perfect accompaniment, their crispy texture and golden-brown hue adding an irresistible crunch to every bite. Indulge in this culinary masterpiece, where asparagus, guacamole, and chips unite in perfect harmony, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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- **Asparagus Guacamole:** Dive deeper into the art of crafting the perfect asparagus guacamole. Discover the secrets of selecting the finest avocados, the optimal roasting technique for asparagus, and the delicate balance of spices and herbs that elevate this dip to new heights.
- **Homemade Chips:** Embark on a culinary adventure as you create your own homemade chips from scratch. Learn the art of selecting the right potatoes, the perfect slicing technique, and the secrets of achieving that irresistibly crispy texture. Experiment with various seasonings and flavors to create a chip that perfectly complements the asparagus guacamole.
- **Variations and Serving Suggestions:** Explore a world of possibilities as you discover creative variations and serving suggestions for asparagus guacamole and homemade chips. From adding a touch of heat with diced jalapeños to incorporating exotic flavors like mango or pineapple, the options are endless. Learn how to artfully arrange these culinary delights on a platter, creating a visually stunning presentation that will impress your guests.
GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS
Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Add something tangy to your family's Mexican night! Serve avocado dip with tortilla chips - a traditional appetizer!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 1h20m
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove stems, seeds and membranes from chilies; chop chilies. Cut avocados lengthwise in half; remove pit and peel. Place avocados in medium glass or plastic bowl; mash.
- Stir in chilies and remaining ingredients except tortilla chips. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE
To trim down traditional guacamole, I experimented with asparagus instead. My husband and our three hungry sons say this chunky low-fat version is as tasty as the original. I love the guilt-free dipping. -Judi Hammer of Litilz, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place 1/2 in. of water and asparagus in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain; , Place asparagus in a blender. Add onion and garlic; cover and process until smooth. , In a small bowl, combine the tomato, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, cilantro, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the asparagus mixture until blended. Serve with vegetables and chips. Refrigerate leftovers; stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE
Guacamole without the fatty avocado.
Provided by PEABOY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 35.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS
Categories Food Processor Onion Tomato Cocktail Party Super Bowl Low Fat Vegetarian Yogurt Asparagus Avocado Self
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Wearing rubber gloves to protect your skin, rub chile with oil; broil 5 minutes, turning with tongs so all sides get charred. Transfer to a plastic bag, seal and set aside to steam 10 minutes. Remove stem, skin and seeds from chile and dice. Set aside. (Remove gloves only when you are finished handling the chile.) Fill medium sauté pan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Prepare a medium-sized bowl of ice water. Place asparagus spears into boiling water 3 to 4 minutes or until just tender. Remove and plunge spears into ice water to halt cooking and preserve color. When cool, remove, dry thoroughly and chop into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to blender or food processor, add yogurt and avocado and process until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in remaining ingredients (except chips). Serve with baked tortilla chips.
GAME-WINNING GUAC' WITH FRESH BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make the guacamole:
- In a medium bowl, coarsely mash the avocado. Lightly mix in the onion, cilantro and the lime juice. Season the guacamole liberally with salt and pepper.
- To make the chips:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Brush each tortilla lightly with oil. Slice the tortillas into 8ths. Using 2 baking sheets, distribute half the chips onto each sheet, making sure they are evenly spread out and not overlapping. (If the chips overlap they will not crisp in the oven.) Bake on the top rack until golden and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven to a serving bowl. Season with salt and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 185 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 grams
PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC
Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.
ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE
A delicious, lighter version of traditional guac. with a lot less fat!
Provided by A C
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place the asparagus in a pot with enough water to cover the asparagus. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 - 6 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Remove as much excess water as possible.
- 2. Place the asparagus, salsa, cilantro, cream cheese, garlic, lime juice, green onions, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender, and process to desired consistency - I set mine to puree. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until chilled, before serving.
GUILT FREE GUACAMOLE ( ASPARAGUS )
I could eat tons of this, and I do. You can also use canned asparagus, but this is amazing with the fresh (and yes, more expensive) stuff.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pan (preferably non-stick), combine the asparagus with 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, until the asparagus is tender but crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Drain and run under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
- In a food processor, blitz the asparagus, salsa, cilantro and garlic.
- Add the scallions, and pulse several times until chunky/smooth (as you prefer).
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour.
ASPARAGUS 'GUACAMOLE'
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash asparagus, snap off the ends and simmer in water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Cut off the tips and reserve them.
- Cut the spears into half-inch pieces and process to a smooth puree in a blender or food processor.
- Fold in remaining ingredients. Either fold in the tips or use them to garnish the dip. Serve with corn chips or cut raw vegetables.
ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE
What a great twist on regular guacamole! You could use sour cream instead pf plain yogurt. Feel free to experiment! Have fun!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine asparagus and water in a 2 quart saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Blot asparagus with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Combine asparagus, yogurt and lemon juice in food processor or blender.
- Process till smooth.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine asparagus mixture and remaining ingredients.
- Chill, if desired.
- Serve with raw veggies or tortilla chips.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.7, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 56.3, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 1.2
ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE
Steps:
- 1. Place 1/2 inch of water and asparagus in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. 2. Drain, place asparagus in a blender or food processor. Add onion and garlic. Cover and process until smooth. 3. In a bowl, combine tomato, mayo, lemon juice, salt, cilantro, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Stir in asparagus mixture until blended. 4. Serve with vegetables and chips.
Tips:
- Choose ripe avocados: Look for avocados that are dark green or nearly black in color, with a slightly soft but not mushy texture.
- Use fresh asparagus: Fresh asparagus should be bright green and snap easily when bent.
- Roast the asparagus before using: Roasting the asparagus brings out its natural sweetness and flavor.
- Use a food processor or blender to make the guacamole: This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Season the guacamole to taste: Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Serve the guacamole immediately: Guacamole is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it as soon as it is made.
Conclusion:
Asparagus guacamole is a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables for a satisfying and nutritious treat.
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