Saturday, July 2, 2011

Guacamole

Avocado fruit is becoming very popular throughout the world. Creamy avocado is rich in vitamin K, dietary fiber, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and copper.  It is very good to lower your cholesterol too.
One cup of avocado has about 23% of the Daily Value for folate, a nutrient important for heart health.

Guacamole is a dip made with ripe avocado. My kids love this easy to make dip with tortilla chips. I use it in burritos, and in making Mexican dip.

Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 small onion, chopped
1 tomato,chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced(optional)
salt, to taste

juice from 1/2 lemon



Method:
1. Cut the avocado in the center, discard the seed, and scoop the pulp into a medium bowl.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, and mash well. Cover the chill.  serve with tortilla chips.




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