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MEET THE GROWERS
Glenn Parks and George Mora
Parks Land and Cattle Company, Inc.
Santa Barbara, California
Glenn Parks has been growing California Avocados for a long time. Though he has quite a staunch business persona, Glenn's sentimental side breaks through every time he thinks about the people who have grown up alongside his avocado trees, especially when it comes to...
A DELICIOUS GUACAMOLE RECIPE
Categories
- Guacamole & Dips,
- Chef Recipes
This recipe is
- Vegan
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Low in Sodium
Less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.
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Low Fat
5% DV or less (10g of a 2,000 calorie diet).
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Low Calorie
Less than 40 calories per serving.
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Kid-Friendly
Kids can prepare.
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Vegan
Vegan or total vegetarian diet includes only foods from plants: fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, grains, seeds, and nuts.
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Preparation
0 min
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Cook Time
10 min
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Total Time
10 min
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
A delicious Recipe from the Azzura Point restaurant at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
Ingredients
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
salt
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8.000
8
tomatillos, husked
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4.000
4
ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled
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0.500
½
cup
coarsely chopped cilantro
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0.500
½
cup
minced onion
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2.000
2
jalapeño chiles, minced finely
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0.000
Salt and pepper, to taste.
Instructions
- Over medium heat, bring 2 quarts of water to boil.
- Stir in salt and add husked tomatillos.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Remove tomatillos from water and puree in blender; set aside.
- In medium mixing bowl, coarsely mash the avocados.
- Stir in cooled puree and rest of ingredients.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with crisp tortilla chips or vegetable dippers.
Beverage Pairings:
Nice with a frosty margarita.
*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
Calories 320; Total Fat 27 g (Sat 4 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 3 g, Mono 17 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 1760 mg; Potassium 1114 mg; Total Carbohydrates 21 g; Dietary Fiber 14 g; Total Sugars 4 g; Protein 4 g; Vitamin A 523 IU; Vitamin C 28 mg; Calcium 35 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 167 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 45%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8%
*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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