GUACAMOLE AUTéNTICO

Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

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

Preparation: 10 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 10 min
Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 4.0004 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled and seeded
  • 0.500½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 1.0001 ripe, medium Roma tomato, seeded, diced
  • 0.500½ cup minced sweet white onion
  • 2.0002 serrano chilies, seeded and minced
  • 0.500½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 4.0004 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 0.000 Hot pepper sauce
  • 0.000 Sea salt, to taste
  • 0.000 White pepper, to taste

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.