New-Age Guacamole

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New-Age Guacamole

 

Recipe By :Shea MacKenzie

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:25

Categories : Appetizers Dips & Salsas

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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10 ounces frozen baby lima beans -- thawed

5 ounces lite firm silken tofu (2/3 cup)

2 cloves garlic -- crushed

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper -- or to taste

1/2 jalapeno chile pepper -- chopped (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 scallions -- white part only, chopped

Sesame Pita Chips

 

In a small pot, cook the lima beans according to package directions. Drain and

place in a blender or food processor with the tofu, garlic, lemon juice, salt,

crushed red pepper, jalapeno, cumin and black pepper. Process until smooth.

 

Transfer the " guacamole " to an interesting-looking crock or bowl and stir in the

scallions. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour.

 

Serve with dip with a basket of Sesame Pita Chips.

 

Description:

" This mock guacamole is made with lima beans and silken tofu. "

Cuisine:

" Mexican "

Source:

" The Garden of Earthly Delights Cookbook "

Copyright:

" 1993 "

Yield:

" 2 cups "

Start to Finish Time:

" 1:25 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 479 Calories; 3g Fat (5.9% calories from

fat); 32g Protein; 84g Carbohydrate; 14g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 2187mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 5 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0

Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Ideal as a dip with spicy tortilla chips, New Age Guacamole is

also wonderful served with asparagus and tofu fajitas.

 

NOTES : Since this delicious dip does not depend on fresh ingredients, it is

easily prepared even during the winter months., and it contains little fat. If

you prefer a chunkier, less silky version, omit the tofu and double the amount

of beans.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 5680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

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Sesame Pita Chips

 

Recipe By :Shea MacKenzie

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:10

Categories : Appetizers

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 pita bread rounds

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon dry sherry

2 cloves garlic -- crushed

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce

 

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cut each pita into 8 pieces, then pull apart each

piece.

 

In a small bowl, combine the oil, sherry, garlic, cumin and soy sauce. Brush

the inner portion of each wedges with the oil mixture and arrange in a single

layer on the baking sheet.

 

Bake the chips until they are crisp and lightly browned (10 to 20 minutes).

Transfer them to a napkin-lined basket and serve warm.

 

Description:

" These crispy, spicy chips are best served straight from the oven. "

Cuisine:

" Quick & Easy "

Source:

" The Garden of Earthly Delights Cookbook "

Copyright:

" 1993 "

Yield:

" 32 chips "

Start to Finish Time:

" 0:20 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 488 Calories; 16g Fat (29.7% calories

from fat); 12g Protein; 70g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

984mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3

Fat.

 

 

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