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CINCO DE MAYO GUACAMOLE WITH A SOUTHWESTERN KICK
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This recipe is

  • Vegan

  • Low in Sodium

    Less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.

  • Low Fat

    5% DV or less (10g of a 2,000 calorie diet).

  • Low Calorie

    Less than 40 calories per serving.

  • Kid-Friendly

    Kids can prepare.

  • Vegan

    Vegan or total vegetarian diet includes only foods from plants: fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, grains, seeds, and nuts.

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Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

Roasted corn, garlic, jalapeño and cumin bring the flavor of the Southwest to this delicious guacamole.

Ingredients

  • 4.000 4
    ripe, Fresh California Avocados
  • 1.000 1 cup
    roasted corn kernels
  • 4.000 4
    garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2.000 2
    jalapeño peppers, finely chopped, or to taste
  • 1.000 1 tsp.
    ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1.000 1 tsp.
    salt
  • 1.000 1
    medium lime, juiced

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Instructions

  1. Coarsely mash (do not puree) Fresh California Avocados.
  2. Fold in remaining ingredients, squeeze lime juice into the mixture and serve.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with blue corn chips or deep-fried flour tortilla chips.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with a selection of chilled fruit juices or beer.

*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.

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 directly against the surface of the guacamole.

Nutrition information per serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 170; Total Fat 14 g (Sat 2 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 9 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 300 mg; Potassium 545 mg; Total Carbohydrates 14 g; Dietary Fiber 7 g; Total Sugars 2 g; Protein 3 g; Vitamin A 308 IU; Vitamin C 22 mg; Calcium 21 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 96 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4%

*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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Comments

  • Best guacamole ever!!

    Submitted By Anita - Jan 20, 2011

  • This is the best guacamole ever!!! I

    Submitted By Anita - Jan 20, 2011

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