Use guacamole as a dip for veggies or a sandwich spread instead of mayo. Integrate it as a topping on your next quesadilla/taco or try it in place of dressing on a salad.
Makes: 6 servings
Serving size: ½ cup
Ingredients
- 3 avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 small Jalapeno pepper, diced
- ½ lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash avocados to desired consistency. Fold in tomatoes, onion and Jalapeno.
- Gently fold in cumin, paprika and salt. (If using cilantro, add it at this step).
- Squeeze in lime juice and stir to coat contents.
- Serve alone with as a dip or as a side.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 153, Total fat 13.5g, Saturated fat 2g, Carbohydrates 9.5g, Protein 2g, Fiber 6.5g, Sodium 104mg
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Katie Bradford, RD, LD, is one of the Live Well/Work Well Health and Wellness (Dartmouth-Hitchcock's employee wellness program) coaches specializing in nutrition.