Guacamole in a white dish surrounded by pita chips.

Guacamole

Cooking Matters

Ingredients 

  • ¼ Red Onion
  • 1 Garlic Clove Medium
  • 2 Tomatoes Plum tomatoes
  • 1 Lime Medium
  • 2 Avocado Medium, ripe
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Optional; ground
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Optional; fresh

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl

Instructions

  • Peel onion and garlic clove, and rinse the tomatoes. If using, rinse cilantro, pluck leaves from stems, and tear leaves into small pieces.
  • Mince the onion and garlic, and dice the tomatoes into about ¼-inch pieces.
  • Rinse the lime, cut in half, squeeze juice into a medium bowl, discard seeds.
  • Cut avocados in half, remove pits, scoop flesh into bowl with lime juice.
  • Add salt to bowl. If using, add cumin to bowl, and mash well with fork.
  • Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro (if using). Stir well.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Guacamole
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
11
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
30
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
2
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Avocado, Cilantro, Cumin, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Gluten Free, Lime, Lime Juice, Onion, Plum Tomato, Red Onion, Tomato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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