Published on April 30, 2018

Sweet Potato Guacamole

Sweet Potato Guacamole

Yield 1 Quart

Ingredients

3 Cups, Cooked Whole NC Sweet Potato

½ Each, Jalapeño Pepper, minced

1/3 Cup, Red Onion, small dice

1 Clove, Fresh Garlic

½ Cup, Chopped Cilantro

3 T, Freshly squeezed Lime Juice

 

Method

Bake Sweet potatoes, and cool completely in refrigerator. When they are cool, scoop out the pulp, and place in a bowl

Add remaining ingredients to the bowl, and mash lightly to form a chunky consistency.

Season with Salt, Black Pepper, and more lime juice if needed.

 

19    calories, 4.4g carbohydrate, .5g protein, 0g fat, 11mg sodium, 1g fiber, 7 mg calcium

**Based on 2 Tablespoon portion size

 

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