CLASSIC GUACAMOLE

Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

Cumin, tomatoes and onion uncover the secret to classic guacamole.

Preparation:	10 min
Cook Time:	0 min
Total Time:	10 min
Serves:	8

 

Ingredients

• 4 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ⅛ tsp. ground cumin
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce
• Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Using a fork, coarsely mash avocado with lemon juice and garlic.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients to blend.

Serving Suggestions:
Garnish as desired and serve with tortilla chips.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with a local California beer or wine.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Nutrition information per serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 150; Total Fat 13 g (Sat 2 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 8 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 10 mg; Potassium 452 mg; Total Carbohydrates 9 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 1 g; Protein 2 g; Vitamin A 141 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 16 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 78 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

© 2011 California Avocado Commission

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Jalapeno Guacamole Dip Recipe

  
Looking for the best guacamole dip recipe? Try this Mexican guacamole dip recipe made with fresh jalapeno peppers and of course, avocados! Guacamole recipe courtesy of Avocados from Mexico.
Ingredients:

* 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh cilantro
* 2 tsp finely chopped yellow onions
* 2 tsp minced jalapeno or serrano chilies
* salt
* 2 large ripe avocadoes, peeled and seeded
* 2 tbsp finely chopped plum tomato (1 small tomato)
* 2 tsp fresh squeezed lime juice
* warm tortilla chips, for serving

Preparation:
Mash together 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, 1 teaspoon of the onion, 1 teaspoon of the chile, and q/w teaspoon of salt in the bottom of a medium-size bowl.

Add the avocados and gently mash with a fork until chunky-smooth.

Fold the remaining cilantro, onion, and chile into the mixture.

Stir in the tomato and lime juice, adjust the seasonings to taste, and serve with a basket of warm tortilla chips.

Makes 4 servings of the best guacamole dip ever!

Nutritional information per serving:
191 calories, 2.4 grams protein, 18.5 grams fat, 8 grams carbohydrate

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2 avocadoes, ripe but firm
2 tbsp shelled peanuts
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp cinnamon
chilli powder and salt, to taste
fresh chives, to garnish

Chop the avocado into cubes. Place peanuts and spices in food processor and grind into a fine mixture. Sprinkle mixture over avocado with finely chopped chives. Chill and serve.

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Spicy Guacamole

Ingredients

* 1 tomato
* 1 onion
* 1 bunch cilantro
* lime juice
* 3 avocados
* 1 serrano pepper
* 1 habanero pepper


Directions

1. Chop the tomato and onion and mix together
2. Add cilantro into tomato/onion mixture
3. Drizzle lime juice over this mixture. This can be eaten as salsa
4. Peel and De-pit avocados
5. Mash avocados in separate bowl.
6. Chop chili peppers and add to avocado, mix well
7. Add as much salsa fresca mixture to avocado mixture as desired.
8. Add additional lime juice as necessary.