All-time Favorite Guacamole
Notes: Serve with tortilla chips or crisp raw vegetables.
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups; 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado (3/4 lb.)
- 1/3 cup chopped firm-ripe tomato
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots or onion, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and pressed or minced
- 2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chili
- Salt
Preparation
1. Pit and peel avocado. Place in a bowl.
2. Add tomato, shallots, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. With a potato masher, coarsely mash mixture. Add chili and salt to taste, and mix.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 112 (79% from fat)
- Protein:
- 1.6g
- Fat:
- 9.8g (sat 1.6)
- Carbohydrate:
- 6.8g
- Fiber:
- 1.5g
- Sodium:
- 9.2mg
- Cholesterol:
- 0.0mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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Very good - but garlic can be overwhelming - a little less would go a long way. Cilantro is a great spice addition, but I also use a pinch of Cumin to bring out the flavor. The lemon is essential to prevent discoloration - even if consumed the same day. Leave the texture a little chunky for a natural presentation01/13/06
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This recipe is nearly perfect. My only quibble is that I think half a clove of garlic would more than suffice, especially considering that it is being used raw. This is the only recipe I ever use, and you can't go wrong with it. Use it ALL the same day. Guacomole does not keep well, no matter what "tricks" you know.05/07/05





