Guacamole

Recipe by: Tiffany Collins | from 200 Best Panini Recipes

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Course: Cold Appetizer

Total Time: Under 15 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

Photo by: Joseph De Leo

In 1993, my dear friend Bobby Collins got me hooked on guacamole; therefore, he is the inspiration for this recipe. As the title boasts, this guacamole is indeed perfect: perfect in panini, perfect with tortilla chips, perfect with salads, and especially perfect when a frozen margarita is served alongside!

Yield: Makes about 2 cups (500 ml)

INGREDIENTS

2 large avocados, peeled and pitted
1 tbsp (15 ml) sour cream, mayonnaise or ranch dressing
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup (50 ml) finely chopped red onion
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp (25 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a bowl, roughly mash avocados. Stir in sour cream. Gently fold in tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, onion, cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

For easier guacamole, substitute ½ cup (125 ml) of your favorite salsa or fresh pico de gallo for the tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, red onion and cilantro.

I enjoy making and serving guacamole in a molcajete, the traditional Mexican version of a mortar and pestle.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

Nutritional information is based on a serving size of 1/4 cup and 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.

Calories 93kcal (5%)

Calcium 14mg (1%)

Vitamin C 11mg (19%)

Vitamin A 18mcg RAE (1%)

Potassium 324mg

Magnesium 19mg

Protein 1g

Sugar 1g