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GUACAMOLE AUTéNTICO
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This recipe is

  • Low Sodium
  • 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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144 Ratings | 2 Comment(s)

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  • Preparation

    10 min

  • Cook Time

    0 min

  • Total Time

    10 min

Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

Here's the real deal: a guacamole recipe so authentic, you can almost hear the Mariachis singing.

Ingredients

  • 4.000 4
    ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled and seeded
  • 0.500 ½ tsp.
    ground cumin
  • 1.000 1
    ripe, medium Roma tomato, seeded, diced
  • 0.500 ½ cup
    minced sweet white onion
  • 2.000 2
    serrano chilies, seeded and minced
  • 0.500 ½ cup
    cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 4.000 4 Tbsp.
    fresh lime juice
  • 0.000
    Hot pepper sauce
  • 0.000
    Sea salt, to taste
  • 0.000
    White pepper, to taste

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Instructions

  1. Cut avocado in large chunks and mash coarsely in large bowl with a fork.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and blend gently; leaving some small chunks is fine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper sauce, salt and pepper if desired.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve in a molcajete (a bowl made from volcanic rock) for an authentic Mexican flair.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with frosty margaritas for a festive get-together.

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.

*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.

Nutrition information per serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 170; Total Fat 15 g (Sat 2 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 10 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 10 mg; Potassium 575 mg; Total Carbohydrates 12 g; Dietary Fiber 8 g; Total Sugars 2 g; Protein 2 g; Vitamin A 382 IU; Vitamin C 20 mg; Calcium 19 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 89 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; 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

  • Authentic guacamole

    I followed this recipe exactly and the guacamole turned out to be awesome! All of the flavors came through.

    Submitted By Kacee - Apr 25, 2010

  • Authentic guacamole

    This recipe was spot-on. Follow the recipe and you won't be disappointed!

    Submitted By Kacee - Apr 25, 2010

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