Fresh homemade guacamole served with crisp bell pepper strips instead of chips.
Nutrition (per serving)
146
Calories
12g
Carbs
2g
Protein
11g
Fat
7g
Fiber
~15
Est. GI
Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet
At 12g of carbs per serving, it fits comfortably within most low-carb diabetes meal plans, and its estimated glycemic index of ~15 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast.
Ingredients
- 1 medium1 medium avocado
- 1 1/2 tbsp20 ml lime juice
- 1 tbsp15 ml cilantro
- 1/2 clove1/2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp15 ml red onion
- 1/2 piece1/2 piece jalapeño
- 1 medium1 medium bell pepper
Instructions
- Mash avocado with lime juice and a fork.
- Mix in minced garlic, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño.
- Slice bell pepper into strips for dipping.
- Serve immediately.
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