Here is a guacamole recipe prefect as a side dish or for serving as a dip. Recipe is free of any ingredients adding real heat.
Ingredients -
3 medium Ripe Avocados, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoons Lime Juice
3/4 cup peeled chopped Tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped Onion
Salt, to taste
Preparation:
1. Mash avocados.
2. Fold in onion and tomato. Mix well.
3. Add lime juice and salt, to taste.
Variations and Recipe Ideas:
Separate finished recipe into two parts and season one half with tabasco or salsa for guests who like a little heat in their guacamole.
Cooking Tip
Tomato Selection
A good firm tomato flesh is highly desirable for guacamole. Be sure to remove as much of the liquid and seeds from the tomato so the guacamole remains firm.
Cooking Tip
Avocado
Approximately 75% of the calories in avocado comes from fat, most of this being monounsaturated fat. These fats appear to have a beneficial effect on health.
