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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...
ROSA MEXICANO GUACAMOLE
Categories
- Guacamole & Dips,
- Appetizers & Snacks
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
0 min
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Total Time
0 min
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
Onion, jalapeños, cilantro, tomatoes and Fresh California Avocados make a delicious and traditional guacamole.
Ingredients
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0.500
½
cup
finely chopped white onion
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2.000
2
jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
finely chopped fresh cilantro
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0.500
½
tsp.
salt, or to taste
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2.000
2
ripe, Fresh California Avocados, halved and seeded
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0.500
½
cup
coarsely chopped tomato
Instructions
- Combine half the onion, half the jalapeño, and half the cilantro in a mortar or food processor.
- Add salt, then grind or pulse into a smooth paste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Make crosshatch incisions in avocado pulp with a paring knife.
- Scoop pulp out with a spoon; combine with onion mixture. Mix well.
- Stir in remaining onion, jalapeño, and cilantro; gently mix in tomatoes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and serve immediately.
Yields: 3 cups
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with crispy tortilla chips.
*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 160; Total Fat 13 g (Sat 2 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 8 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 300 mg; Potassium 536 mg; Total Carbohydrates 11 g; Dietary Fiber 7 g; Total Sugars 2 g; Protein 2 g; Vitamin A 377 IU; Vitamin C 15 mg; Calcium 20 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 87 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 25%; 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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Good but...
I added some garlic powder and pepper and it was super yummy! Also, I added a couple extra avocados.
Submitted By Kimberley - Jun 6, 2011
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