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CALIFORNIA AVOCADO GUACAMOLE
California Avocado Guacamole

Author: Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger for the California Avocado Commission

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A classic guacamole recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 3.000 3
    ripe Fresh California Avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and quartered
  • 0.250 ¼ cup
    chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.500 ½
    medium red onion, diced
  • 2.000 2
    jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and finely diced
  • 2.000 2 Tbsp.
    freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1.000 1 tsp.
    salt
  • 0.000
    Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

  1. Place avocados in a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until chunky. 
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and combine with a fork. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve immediately.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Copyright © 2011, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados.

Nutrition information per serving

Calories 120; Total Fat 10 g (Sat 1.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1 g, Mono 6 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 300 mg; Potassium 370 mg; Total Carbohydrates 7 g; Dietary Fiber 5 g; Total Sugars 1 g; Protein 2 g; Vitamin A 159 IU; Vitamin C 9 mg; Calcium 13 mg; Iron 0 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 62 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g

% Daily Value*: Total Fat 15%; Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 2%; Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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