Guacamole
Prep: 20 min; Chill: 1hr
Makes about 2 3/4 cups dip
2 jalapeno chilies
2 large avocadoes, mashed
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
Tortilla chips, if desired
1. Remove stems, seeds and membranes from
chilies; chop chilies. Mix chilies and remaining ingredients except tortilla chips in glass or plastic bowl
2. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
Serve with tortilla chips
* 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies can be substituted for the jalapeno chilies
1 Tablespoon: Calories 30 (Calories from Fat 25); Fat 3g
(Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 35mg:
Carbohydrate 1g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 0g
Lighter Guacamole
For 0 grams of fat and 5 calories per serving, substitute 1
can (15 ounces) asparagus cuts, drained then blended or
processed until smooth, for the avocados. Stir in
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise