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Mark & Linda Bruce
Rancho Codo
Simi Valley, California
Developers by trade, the Bruce family got involved in the avocado business about 10 years ago. It was a dream that both Mark and Linda shared with Mark’s parents – to live on and run the farm in Simi Valley. Unfortunately, Mark’s parents did...
THINK GREEN GUACAMOLE
Categories
- Guacamole & Dips
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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
Just beyond the famous coastal landmarks lie the rich inland valleys of California. Incorporating goat cheese and pistachios, this very California guacamole satisfies a regional preference for fresh and flavorful.
Ingredients
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4.000
4
ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks
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1.000
1
cup
white goat cheese, fresh and finely crumbled
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0.500
½
cup
chopped cilantro
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0.250
¼
cup
pistachio nuts, chopped and toasted
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0.500
½
tsp.
red pepper flakes, crushed
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4.000
4
cloves garlic, finely chopped
Instructions
- Coarsely mash avocados.
- Fold in remaining ingredients. Serve with colorful chips or vegetables.
- Guacamole is best made as close to service as possible. Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap against the surface of the guacamole.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with fresh vegetables for dipping.
Beverage Pairings:
Try with your favorite California wine.
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 and refrigerate.
Nutrition information per serving
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 210; Total Fat 18 g (Sat 4.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 10 g); Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 65 mg; Potassium 492 mg; Total Carbohydrates 9 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 1 g; Protein 6 g; Vitamin A 352 (IU); Vitamin C 8 mg; Calcium 41 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate 81 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6% *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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