Recipe for Light and Creamy Guacamole

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Yield:

1.75 Cup

Ingredients:

Amount	Ingredient
	Plain nonfat yogurt heightens the texture of this easy dip while adding a
	nice tang. To thicken the yogurt properly, it needs to be drained, so begin
	preparing the gua-camole at least two hours ahead. Offer light beer and iced tea
	throughout dinner.
1/2 cup	plain nonfat yogurt
1 lrg	ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, diced
1/4 cup	chopped green onions
1/4 cup	chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp	fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp	ground cumin
3 x	carrots, peeled, sliced diagonally
1 sm	jicama, peeled, cut into 1/4 inch-thick triangles
1 bn	radishes, trimmed sliced

Instructions:

Instructions: Line strainer with double later of cheesecloth. Set strainer over bowl. Add yogurt to strainer. Let drain in refrigerator until yogurt is very thick, at least 2 hours or overnight. Discard liquid.

Place yogurt in processor. Add avocado and next 4 ingredients to processor.

Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Place guacamole in center of platter. Surround with carrots, jicama and radishes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Makes 1 3/4 Cups

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