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Friday, June 10, 2011

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
  • 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.
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