Protein Guacamole Recipe Uses the Ingredient That's All the Rage Snacks Vegetarian Appetizers

Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. There are science-backed reasons to eat more protein. A high-protein diet may reduce appetite and control hunger (great when trying to lose weight!), increase muscle mass, improve strength, is good for bone health and may increase metabolism, to name a few. You can add protein into foods you already love, like guacamole.

This easy protein guacamole recipe gets that boost of protein from cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is the perfect addition to creamy guacamole because it, too, is creamy and has a mild flavor. Cottage cheese is high in protein, In fact, 1 cup of cottage cheese has 28 grams of protein and only 160 calories.

Serve this protein-rich guacamole with baked chips or cut-up fresh vegetables for a snack. You could also use it as a spread on English muffins, toasted bread, bagels or even sandwiches for lunch or dinner.

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Cuisine: Mexican / American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 3 - 4 teaspoons lemon juice (or to taste)

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• Mesh Strainer
• Lemon Juicer
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Mixing Bowl
• Airtight Containers
• Molcajete

Recipe Notes

• Squeeze a lemon through a mesh strainer to easily remove the seeds.

• Add in whatever ingredients you enjoy. Minced jalapeno would add some heat.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Mash the avocado in a bowl. 
2. Add the cottage cheese, garlic, red onion and lime juice. Mash to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 163

Total Fat: 11g

Saturated Fat: 2.8g

Cholesterol: 5mg

Sodium: 233mg

Total Carbohydrate: 8.9g

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g

Total Sugars: 1g

Protein: 9.1g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 54mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 334mg

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