Classic Guacamole
A classic guacamole recipe is a staple for any host. Once you make this one, you will be asked to make it over and over. To mix it up every time, play with the heat – turn it up by adding more peppers or for a milder taste cut back. Once you know the basics, it’s easy.
| 1 cup | diced sweet onion | 250 mL |
| 1/4 cup | minced, seeded jalapeño peppers (about two peppers) | 50 mL |
| 3 | ripe avocados from Mexico, peeled, pitted and diced | 3 |
| 1/4 cup | chopped fresh cilantro | 50 mL |
| 3 tbsp | fresh lime juice | 45 mL |
| 2 tsp | minced garlic | 10 mL |
| 1 tsp | coarse salt | 5 mL |
| 1/2 tsp | fresh cracked pepper | 2 mL |
In medium bowl, combine onion, jalapeño peppers and avocados. Stir to combine. Add cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly. Serve with crisp tortilla chips and extra lime wedges. Best if enjoyed within one day
Yield: Approximately 2 cups.
Tip: For extra kick, leave the seeds in the pepper.
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving (1/4 CUP/50 mL): about 131 cal, 2 g pro, 11 g total fat (2 g sat fat), 9 g carb, 5 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 292 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 4%, calcium 1%, vit A 0%, vit C 20%
Source: missavacado.ca
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