Ingredients

2 each - Hass Avocados
1 clove - Garlic
1 tbsp - Red Onion
1/4 each - Jalapeño Pepper
2 tbsp - Fresh Cilantro
1/8 tsp - Salt
1/8 tsp - Black Pepper
1/8 tsp - Cumin
1/2 each - Lime

Variations

Add diced tomatoes.

Mix with salsa to make guaca-salsa.

Add some chili powder or cayenne to spice it up.

Add some sour cream to make it more of a dip.


Guacamole is an extremely versatile item that works great as a topping to an entree, as a spread for a sandwich or taco, in a salad and by itself with chips. I personally believe it should be kept simple to let the avocado shine through and this is reflected in the recipe below.

Preparation

    Guacamole Step 1 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  1. Halve and remove pit from the avocados.

    2. Guacamole Step 2 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  2. Criss-cross each avocado half with a butter knife and then scoop out into a medium bowl.

    3. Guacamole Step 3 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  3. Finely chop garlic, red onion and jalapeño. Add to the bowl.

  4. Clean and chop the cilantro and add to the bowl.

  5. Add salt, black pepper and cumin to the bowl.

    6. Guacamole Step 6 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  6. Squeeze lime into the bowl.

  7. Mix well with a spoon.

    8. Guacamole Finished - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

Nutritional Analysis

  • Nutritional Grade: C
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sugar
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • Very high in vitamin C

Nutritional information is from caloriecount.com and is shown only as a guide. While accuracy was attempted, it is not guaranteed.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of the batch (28g)
Servings Per Batch 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0.7g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 1% Iron 1%
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet