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Source: Patricia Chuey, RD | Category: Appetizers, Diabetes-Friendly, Heart-Smart

Chunky Grilled Vegetable Guacamole

The best thing to say about this recipe is Yum! Enjoy this delicious guacamole as a snack or appetizer with a few whole grain tortillas. It's also nice as a side to grilled fish, chicken or any Mexican dish. Ole!

Chunky Grilled Vegetable Guacamole recipe made with canola oil by Patricia Chuey

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided (plus more for the grill) 30 mL
  • 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise in 3 long strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeds removed, sliced in half
  • 1 just ripe avocado, peeled, sliced in half
  • ½ small red onion, sliced in half
  • juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup cilantro, minced 60 mL
2 Tbsp canola oil, divided (plus more for the grill)1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise in 3 long strips1 red bell pepper, cored, seeds removed, sliced in half1 just ripe avocado, peeled, sliced in half½ small red onion, sliced in halfjuice of 1 lime¼ cup cilantro, minced

Instructions

  • 1. Prepare grill by brushing with canola oil. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • 2. Lightly brush both sides of vegetables with 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the canola oil. Place zucchini strips, bell pepper, avocado and onion halves on the grill for about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • 3. Remove from grill. Finely dice zucchini, pepper and onion. Place in large bowl. Add avocado and mash in.
  • 4. Stir in remaining canola oil, lime juice and cilantro. Refrigerate until serving.

Yield

8 servings

serving size

¼ cup (60 mL)

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories80
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates4 g
Fiber2 g
Sugars1 g
Protein1 g
Sodium0 mg
Potassium185 mg

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