Monday, August 10, 2009

Dani's Guacamole

I eat so many avocados, and this is my favorite way to make guacamole! It's a great snack but it's also super fresh and healthy.

2 Haas Avocados (they're ripe when they're dark green and slightly soft to the touch)
1 plum tomato
1/2 of small white onion
1 clove of garlic
1/4 of a jalapeno (optional)
3 sprigs fresh cilantro
1/2 lime (for the juice - this helps to keep the avocado from browning after you cut it up)
a dash of Adobo seasoning- our secret weapon!
Salt and pepper to taste (emphasis on the salt)

-Start by cutting an avocado into chunks. If you've never done it before, here's a helpful how-to video http://www.ehow.com/video_2346569_cut-slice-avocado.html
-cut up the tomato into small pieces
-cut up the onion and garlic into small pieces
-chop the jalapeno (optional)
-roughly chop the cilantro
-squeeze 1/2 lime juice into a bowl with all the other ingredients
-add salt and pepper/adobo
-take two forks and mash everything together. If your hands are super clean, feel free to get in there and get dirty.

*TIPS*
-For a healthier alternative to traditional tortilla chips, try Multigrain Tostitos or "Guilt-Free" Pita chips (Trader Joe's has a wide variety)
-Try to eat it right away - this isn't a dish to make a day ahead, because it browns quickly

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