Home Team Guacamole

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 150
Total Fat 13g
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 300mg
Total Carbs 8g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Potassium 443mg

(Nutrition information is for basic recipe without add-ins)

Vitamin A 129 IU; Vitamin C 9 mg; Calcium 12 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 77 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

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

 

*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.

Home Team Guacamole begins with a party size portion of basic guacamole (4 avocados, salt, lemon or lime juice) served in the center of a serving tray. Line up color-coded ingredients around the guacamole in small bowls. Then mix in “add-ins” to personalize and create your own Big Game Day party dip.

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Serves: 8

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4 large, ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. salt, or to taste
  1. Coarsely mash (DO NOT PUREE) avocados.
  2. Stir in lime juice and season to taste.
  3. Prepare “add-ins” as directed below.

REGIONAL VARIATIONS:

Denver:

  1. Stir in diced roasted Pueblo chiles, smoked sweet corn and chopped heirloom tomatoes
  2. Season with a black pepper-herb blend for steak
  3. Serve with burgers, steak or ribs

Seattle:

  1. Keep the guacamole base simple with just a little sea salt, chopped Walla Walla sweet onions and a little hot sauce if desired
  2. Serve with a plate of seafood such as oysters, mussels and smoked salmon and crostini or crispy garlic fries

San Francisco

Baltimore

Tampa Bay

Pittsburgh

Oakland

Atlanta

New York

Philadelphia

Tennessee

Serving Suggestions:
Place guacamole in center of serving tray and arrange additional ingredients on platter to surround the guacamole. Serve with tortilla chips.

Beverage Pairings:
Match your custom guacamole with a local brew.

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 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.

Did You Know?

California Avocados fit into many popular diet plans. Learn more about avocado nutrition facts.

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

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