Filed Under: condimentpreserve, Fruit

Classic Guacamole

A classic guacamole recipe is a staple for any host. To mix it up, 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.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe courtesy of www.newscanada.com.

Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 Cup diced sweet onion
  • 1/4 Cups minced, seeded jalapeno peppers (about two peppers)
  • 3 ripe avocados from mexico, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1/4 Cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
Directions

  1. In medium bowl, combine onion, jalapeno peppers and avocados. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly. Serve with crisp tortilla chips and extra lime wedges. Best if enjoyed within one day.

Nutrients Per Serving

Nutrients per serving: 280 calories, 22 g fat, 4 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 11 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamin E, B6 and folic acid. Good source of vitamin C and magnesium.

Classic Guacamole