Light and Creamy Guacamole Recipe

Light and Creamy Guacamole Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted,
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 carrots, peeled, sliced diagonally
  • 1 small jicama, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick triangles
  • 1 bunch radishes, trimmed sliced
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs
  1. Line strainer with double later of cheesecloth. Set strainer over bowl. Add yogurt to strainer. Let drain in refrigerator until yogurt is very thick, at least 2 hours or overnight. Discard liquid.
  2. Place yogurt in processor. Add avocado and next 4 ingredients to processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.(Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  3. Place guacamole in center of platter. Surround with carrots, jicama and radishes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.