Guacamole
This creamy dip tastes great with cut-up veggies or whole grain pita.
Average Cost: $5.48 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Average Cook Time: N/A 
Average Servings: 8 Recipe Source: Cooking Matters
Ingredients
- 1/4 Red onion
- 1 Medium clove garlic
- 2 Plum tomatoes
- 1 Medium lime
- 2 Medium, ripe avocados
- 1/4 Tsp salt
- 1/2 Tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1/4 Cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Peel onion and garlic clove. Rinse tomatoes. If using, rinse cilantro. Pluck leaves from stems. Tear into small pieces.
Step 2
Mince onion and garlic. Dice tomatoes into ¼-inch pieces.
Step 3
Rinse lime and cut in half. In a medium bowl, squeeze juice from each half. Discard seeds.
Step 4
Cut avocados in half. Remove pits. Using a large spoon, scoop out flesh and add to bowl with juice. Add salt to avocado. If using cumin, add now. Mash well with a fork.
Step 5
Add onion, garlic, tomatoes and optional ingredients of your choice. Stir gently to combine.
Utensils Needed
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Medium bowl
- Sharp knife
- Spoon and fork
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1/4 Cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 90 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 75 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |