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Avocado Dip

I came up with this recipe in an attempt to create the perfect guacamole. Not only does it taste delicious seasoned with picante sauce, lime and garlic, but it’s also a great low-fat alternative to higher-fat dips and spreads.

—KAY DUNHAM AMITY, MO

START TO FINISH: 15 MIN. MAKES: 1/2 CUPS

2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese

1/3 cup plain yogurt

1/3 cup picante sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Tortilla chips

In a small bowl, mash avocados and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the yogurt, picante sauce, lime juice, salt and garlic powder. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

PER SERVING 1/4 cup equals 73 cal., 5 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 2 mg chol., 258 mg sodium, 5 g carb., 2 g fiber, 4 g pro. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fat.