# Broccoli-Based Dips This 'Broccomole' Vegetable Dip is a Low-Fat Alternative to Guacamole By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-dip References: [hellawella](http://www.hellawella.com/broccomole-low-calorie-alternative-guacamole-recipe) & [thisisbodhi](http://www.thisisbodhi.com/low-calorie-delight-broccomole/) This creative [vegetable dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-ranch-veggie-dip) recipe by chef Anthony Monetti combines broccoli with guacamole, making it a low-calorie alternative that doesn't sacrifice that gorgeous green color of traditional guacamole. Instead of a base of avocados, the recipe makes use of cooked broccoli, fresh lemon juice, cumin, garlic powder, green onions and tomato. For a little bit of a spicy kick, you could also toss in some hot peppers to taste. As far as making the recipe goes, most of the work required is cooking the broccoli, and from there the remaining ingredients can be put into a food processor and blended until it all reaches a [creamy, uniform texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-dips) that's perfect for dipping vegetables or crackers into. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Low-calorie Dips:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more low-calorie dip alternatives to traditional high-calorie options. - **Vegetable-based Dips:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create dips using alternative vegetables as a base instead of traditional ingredients. - **Creative Dip Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unusual combinations of ingredients to create unique and flavorful dip recipes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new and healthier dip options to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Alternative Food Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative plant-based dip products as a substitute for traditional dairy or meat-based options. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer dips with nutritional benefits targeted towards consumers looking for healthier snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicious Plant-Based Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dips1.md) - [Non-Traditional Avocado Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholly-avocado.md) - [Guacamole-Style Olive Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olimole.md) - [Creamy Dairy-Free Garlic Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-foods-roasted-garlic-dip.md) - [Dairy-Free Sour Cream Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-cream-and-onion-dip.md) - [Zesty Avocado Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-dips.md) - [Plant-Based Pickle-Flavored Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-chip-dip.md) - [All-Natural Protein Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-dips.md) - [Creamy Dairy-Free Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-dips.md)