Guacamole – South beach way

I love avocados and I love guacamole. This dip has fat free cottage cheese in it and I am loving this twist to the original guacamole recipe. I just followed the recipe from the SBD book and they were so creamy, spicy and refreshing. The addition of lemon zest and juice are my own contribution to the original recipe. Avocado cilantro guacamole can be eaten with vegetable dippers as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.

Ingredients
- ⅓ Avocado
- ⅓ cup fat free or reduced cottage cheese
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 garlic minced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- ½ lemon juice
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
- salt
Instructions
- Mash the avocado with a masher or hand. Mix in all the ingredients and check for salt and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
- They can be served with pita chips, corn chips, cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers and celery.
Notes
2. For phase 1 dieters, stick with celery, bell peppers and cucumbers.
3. For phase 2 dieters, you can include carrots too and also any whole wheat bread.
4. For phase 3 people, you can indulge in pita chips or corn tortilla or scoops as a once in while treat.

Advika is a talented Indian cook with a passion for sharing her culinary expertise with others. Born and raised in India, she has spent years mastering traditional recipes from across the country, as well as putting her own unique twist on classic dishes. Her recipes are easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for cooks of all levels