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OFFICIAL CINCO DE MAYO GUACAMOLE
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This recipe is

  • 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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This is the official Cinco de Mayo Recipe from 1998.

Ingredients

  • 2.000 2
    ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled
  • 3.000 3 Tbsp.
    fresh lemon juice
  • 3.000 3 Tbsp.
    chopped tomato
  • 2.000 2 Tbsp.
    chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 0.500 ½ tsp.
    salt
  • 2.000 2 Tbsp.
    minced cilantro
  • 0.000
    Jalapeño pepper, minced, to taste
  • 0.000
    Cheddar or jack cheese, for garnish, optional

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Instructions

  1. Place the avocados into a medium bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice.
  2. Mash together, leaving some avocado chunks.
  3. Mix well with tomato, pepper, salt and cilantro.
  4. Add jalapeño to taste and garnish with cheese, if desired.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with crispy tortilla chips or on your favorite Cinco de Mayo dish.

*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 against the surface of the guacamole.

Nutrition information per serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 150; Total Fat 13 g (Sat 2 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 8 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 300 mg; Potassium 483 mg; Total Carbohydrates 9 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 1 g; Protein 2 g; Vitamin A 216 IU; Vitamin C 23 mg; Calcium 15 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 81 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 40%; 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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