Southwest Guacamole

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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 240

Total Fat 17g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 30mg

Total Carbs 10g

Dietary Fiber 7g

Total Sugars 4g

Protein 6g

Potassium 860mg

Vitamin A 186 IU; Vitamin C 18 mg; Calcium 25 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 82 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 2%; Iron 8%

*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.

Celebrate the zesty flavors of the American Southwest in this tasty California Avocado guacamole. Nutritionally, this guacamole is low sodium providing an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamins C, K, and B3 and folate along with a good source of vitamin E.

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Serves: 8

Ingredients
Instructions

4 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled 1 cup roasted corn* 1 lemon, sliced thinly (with peel on), then cut in small dice 2 large cloves garlic, chopped finely, or to taste 2 medium jalapeño peppers, chopped finely, or to taste 1 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste Sea salt, to taste

Coarsely mash avocado. Fold in remaining ingredients. Serve with red and blue corn tortilla chips if desired.

*To roast corn, soak 2 ears of corn in water for 1 hour. Remove husks and silk. Roast on oven rack in 375°F oven, turning occasionally, until kernels appear slightly shriveled. Cool and cut kernels from cob

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.