Authentic Guacamole Recipe - California Avocados

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 170

Total Fat 15g

Saturated Fat 2g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 10mg

Total Carbs 12g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 2g

Potassium 575mg

Vitamin A 382 IU; Vitamin C 20 mg; Calcium 19 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 89 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Here’s the real deal: a guacamole recipe so authentic, you can almost hear the Mariachis singing.

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Serves: 8

Ingredients
Instructions

4 ripe, Fresh California Avocados*, peeled and seeded 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 ripe, medium Roma tomato, seeded, diced 1/2 cup minced sweet white onion 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 4 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce, or to taste, optional 1/4 tsp. Sea salt, to taste 1/4 tsp. White pepper, to taste

Cut avocado in large chunks and mash coarsely in large bowl with a fork.
Add remaining ingredients and blend gently; leaving some small chunks is fine.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper sauce, salt and pepper if desired.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve in a molcajete (a bowl made from volcanic rock) for an authentic Mexican flair.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with frosty margaritas for a festive get-together.

Guacamole is best made as close to serving as possible. For short-term storage, seal in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the guacamole.

*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.