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April 29, 2013 By Lisa Dearen 24 Comments

Guacamole with Cottage Cheese

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I’ve got avocados on the brain, and for good reason. I just spent the weekend with oddles of other fabulous food bloggers at the Big Traveling Potluck in Murrietta, just north of San Diego, and we ate, drank and made merry just a stone’s throw from gorgeous avocado groves.

I’ve been to a few other blogger conferences and this one was … magical. Which isn’t a word I typically bandy about (unless I’m talking about princesses or the fairy who makes sure beds get made, you know, the one with a direct link to Santa Claus).

The theme of the first-ever Big Traveling Potluck was creativity, and the organizers – Maggy and Pam from Three Many Cooks and Erika from Ivory Hut – brought together some creative geniuses, including the adorable (not to mention funny) Ree Drummond, super-talented photographer Matt Armendariz, lover of all things Billy Ocean Helen Jane and the gorgeous Melissa Lanz who encourages everyone to have their own personal mission statement (I’ll be working on that this week, Melissa).

And so of course, the second I got home, I reached into the fridge and pulled out some gorgeous Haas avocados from my friend Mimi over at Mimi Avocado. They’re gorgeous, let me tell you – big, plump, creamy, lucious … I could go on and on. You can get these babies for yourself in gift packs from Mimi’s farm at California Avocados Direct (be sure to sign up for their newsletter to get coupons and special deals).

I’m super excited to share this guacamole recipe with you. It’s low-fat. Or low-fat-ish, thanks to the cottage cheese. And before you pout and say you don’t like cottage cheese, believe me, you’ll love the creamy, smooth texture of this guac. You get all the fun of guacamole without the guilt. So go on, dip a little! Recipe after the photos….

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Sunflowers just about sum up the entire weekend – sunny, bright & cheerful

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Our view for the weekend – fabulous in a Tuscany kind of way

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Last year’s fires were devastatingly destructive

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My concoction from the Whole Foods spritzer bar – pink lemonade with berries and mint

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Greens, grains and protein bar by Whole Foods – as yummy as it looks

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An afternoon Ethiopian tea ceremony

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Tucked away in a corner of the garden was this little gem…I could sit here all day

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xoxolisa

 

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{recipe} Guacamole with Cottage Cheese
 
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I love this guacamole because I feel less guilty eating the entire bowl ... I figure the cottage cheese cuts back on the fat, right?!
Ingredients
  • 2 large ripe Haas avocados, halved and pitted
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 8-10 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Scoop the avocados into the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the salt and pepper) to the food processor and pulse to combine. This is a smooth guacamole, almost a purée .
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with chips, or refrigerate until margarita time.
Notes
Adapted from Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites.
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  1. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I am going to try this. I wish I could have gone to the CA potluck. The Potlucks are the best and I am looking forward to the Pa one this summer. Glad you had fun!

    Reply
    • The Gonzo Gourmet says

      April 30, 2013 at 8:33 AM

      Lisa I wish you could have been here, too! Can’t wait to meet you someday. Have fun at BSP in PA this summer!

      Reply
  2. Lizthechef says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Love the recipe – and eager to try it…Boy, I’m sorry I passed on the event and won’t miss it next year!

    Reply
    • The Gonzo Gourmet says

      April 30, 2013 at 8:33 AM

      Liz – you were missed this weekend for sure! It was a great event, the best one I’ve been too.

      Reply
  3. Mimi Avocado (Holtz) says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Thanks for the shout out, Lisa! Wasn’t last weekend over-the-top?! So glad we were both there…so we can remind each other when we need a shot of inspiration! Plus, you’re welcome to relive some of that avocado wonderland next time you have a chance to stop by our farm. (Remember…avocados provide the GOOD fat…needed even for weight loss!) xoxo

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    • The Gonzo Gourmet says

      April 30, 2013 at 8:34 AM

      Mimi – you’re welcome, happy to share!

      Reply
  4. Mary Papoulias-Platis says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    YUM! for both the avocado recipe and the pot luck! I followed you and Mimi and it looked like the two of you had a wonderful time.
    Catch up at our next meeting…

    Reply
  5. Laura @ Family Spice says

    May 3, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Nice! Never added cottage cheese to my guac. I’ve gotta try this!

    Reply
    • Lisa Dearen says

      May 6, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      Hi Laura – it’s the best … adds a tangy texture to the guac and lets you use fewer avocados.

      Reply
  6. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    May 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    It was great seeing you, I just love this recipe… I just love creamy guac! The addition of basil sounds great.

    Reply
  7. Kim - Liv Life says

    July 2, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I was so envious of your trip! I loved reading all the wrap up posts afterwards, and this guacamole is right up there on my to try list. Thanks for suggesting it, Lisa, I added it to my post!

    Reply
  8. Megan says

    September 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    What an awesome recipe! I can’t wait to find an excuse to have some people over just so I can make this! Otherwise I will eat all of it myself! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  9. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    September 30, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I just posted my guacamole recipe too!! Always a favorite.

    Reply
  10. Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    January 26, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    I’ve never met a guacamole I didn’t like. Sounds like you had a great time. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Barbara says

    January 26, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    This sounds absolutely delicious. I love the addition of basil.

    Reply

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