California Avocado Guacamole with Roasted Tomato and Bacon

Serves: 6

Ingredients

3 ripe Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 medium red onion, diced
2 jalapeƱo peppers, stemmed, seeded and finely diced
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
As needed Salt, to taste
As needed Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
As needed Roasted Tomato and Bacon (see make-ahead recipe below)
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
As needed Chile Lime Chips (optional, see make-ahead recipe below)

Roasted Tomato and Bacon

24 cherry or grape tomatoes
3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp. dried oregano
As needed Salt, to taste
As needed Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 strips bacon, fried until very crispy and crumbled into bits

Chile Lime Chips

1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 tsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. ancho chile powder (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
As needed Salt, to taste
4 (12-in.) flour tortillas

*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.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.