By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat and a good source of lutein, an antioxidant that may protect vision.

Number of servings

Serves 4
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. DASH diet
  3. Low-sodium
  4. Heart-healthy
  5. Weight management
  6. Meatless
  7. Healthy-carb
  8. Gluten-free

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
  2. 2 teaspoons chopped onion
  3. 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
  4. 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, onion, hot sauce and avocado. Mix to blend the ingredients evenly. Serve with baked tortilla chips or sliced vegetables.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1/4 cup

  • Total carbohydrate 8 g
  • Dietary fiber 2.5 g
  • Sodium 57 mg
  • Saturated fat 1 g
  • Total fat 5 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 3 mg
  • Protein 2 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 3 g
  • Calories 85
  • Added sugars 0 g
  • Total sugars Trace
May 18, 2019

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/avocado-dip/rcp-20049634