Loading...This recipe celebrates the union of guacamole and Cajun cuisine, with California Avocados, peppers, onion, tomatoes, garlic and, of course, some cayenne pepper and Louisiana-style hot sauce.
Cajun Guacamole
Total Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
120
Calories
11
g
Total Fat
5
g
Dietary Fiber
2
g
Protein
8
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 8| 1/2 | cup | finely diced red bell pepper |
| 4 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados* | |
| 1 | Tbsp. | fresh lemon juice |
| 1/2 | cup | small cherry tomatoes (cut in halves or quarters, if large) |
| 1/4 | cup | thinly sliced green onion |
| 3 | garlic cloves, finely chopped | |
| 1/2 | tsp. | salt |
| 1/4 | tsp. | freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/4 | tsp. | cayenne pepper |
| 1 | Tbsp. | Louisiana Hot Sauce, or to taste |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Gently combine all the ingredients and let set for at least 5 minutes for the flavors to develop. Serve.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with cooked shrimp and celery stalks for dipping.
Beverage Pairing: Ramos Gin Fizz or a Hurricane.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 120
Total Fat 11 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 mg
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Protein 2 g
Total Carbs 8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 200 mg
Potassium 406 mg
Total Sugar 1 g
Vitamin A 26 mcg; Vitamin C 22 mg; Calcium 15 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 69 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6 %; Vitamin D 0%
*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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