Loading...Sumptuous flavors of Lebanese cuisine, including roasted peppers, garlic, chick peas and spices blend with Fresh California Avocados in this zesty guacamole.
Lebanese Guacamole
Total Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
130
Calories
11
g
Total Fat
5
g
Dietary Fiber
2
g
Protein
8
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 8| 1/2 | cup | yellow or orange bell pepper, or jarred roasted pepper, diced |
| 4 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and diced | |
| 1 | Tbsp. | fresh lime juice |
| 1/2 | tsp. | freshly grated lime zest |
| 2 | cloves garlic, chopped | |
| 1/2 | tsp. | ground cumin |
| 1/2 | tsp. | ground coriander |
| 1/2 | tsp. | ground sumac |
| 1 | tsp. | ground Aleppo pepper, plus a sprinkle for garnish |
| 1/4 | cup | chick peas (garbanzos), divided |
| 1/2 | tsp. | sea salt, 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
- To roast the yellow or orange bell pepper, heat oven to 400 degrees F. Roast one pepper on a tray for 15 to 20 minutes or until blistered on top side. Turn to other side and roast for 15 to 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven and place in a paper bag for 5 minutes to steam. Peel and remove skin, stem and seeds, then dice the pepper. Reserve remaining pepper for another use.
- Gently combine avocado, juice, zest, garlic and seasonings with the roasted pepper.
- Stir in half of the chick peas.
- Taste, then add salt if desired.
- Top with remaining chick peas and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with baked pita chips.
Beverage Pairing: Iced hibiscus tea
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 130
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 160 mg
Potassium 382 mg
Total Sugar 1 g
Vitamin A 11 mcg; Vitamin C 24 mg; Calcium 16 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 66 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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