Guacamole

Since we're talking about fats this week, what better quick and easy recipe to share than one of my favorite things to eat, guacamole! Growing up, I'll be honest, I hated avocados, but fast-forward several years later and they have become a staple in my refrigerator. Making this guacamole is quick and easy, will keep for a few days in the refrigerator, and can be used just as a dip or as an add on to a salad, toast, tacos, sandwiches, whatever you like!

Why Avocados? Avocados are high in unsaturated fat and dietary fiber, a source of potassium and folate, Vitamin C and K, and are very low in sugar.

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The Recipe

Serves: 5-6 (1/4 cup servings)

Prep/chopping time: 5 minutes

Mixing time: 1 minute

Total time: about 5-6 minutes

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The Ingredients

• 3 Avocados

• 1/4 cup diced red onion

• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes

• 1 Jalapeno, diced (optional)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• lime juice from half to a whole lime (I used the whole lime!)

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Directions

• Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits

• Using a spoon, scoop the insides of the avocado halves and add to a bowl

• Dice the red onion and tomatoes and add to the bowl

• Dice the jalapeño (if desired) and add to the bowl

• Mash the mixture with a fork and fold the ingredients together (I like my guacamole chunky but you can make the consistency however you want!)

• Add the lime juice and salt and fold together

• Serve immediately or store in an air tight container with the pits of the avocados and a little more lime juice for freshness

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Recipe Costing

$3.97 for total recipe (5-6 servings!)