Avocados are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber and folate. Serve this guacamole recipe with homemade tortilla chips and watch them gobble it up.
Be sure to check out my Mexican Dip and avocado salsa recipe, too.
Guacamole Dip
- 3 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 serrano chili or jalapeno pepper, chopped finely
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except tomato. Pulse several times until you reach the desired consistency. It can be as smooth as youlike. Stir in tomato. Cover and chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
Serves 16.
Per serving: 48 calories, 4 g fat, 0 cholesterol, 3 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein, 3% Vitamin A, 19% Vitamin C, 1% calcium, 1% iron
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