Did you know that many prepared guacamole dips that you purchase contain very little avocado? This is a shame since guacamole made with real avocados is one of the healthiest dips that we can eat.
Avocados are abundant in vitamin E, lutein (extremely important for preserving eyesight), potassium, and dietary fiber. Avocados are also rich in healthy fats, which are essential to allowing our bodies to absorb fat-soluble nutrients such as beta-carotene and vitamin A.
Instead of eating a highly processed guacamole dip make your own. It’s easy; just follow this simple recipe for a healthy alternative.
1 ripe avocado
1/5 of a whole red onion, chopped
Juice of 1/2 of a lemon or lime
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
Sea salt, to taste
Scoop flesh of ripe avocado into a large bowl. Add all other ingredients and mash with a fork. If you want good texture, don’t mash too much - just enough to evenly distribute the ingredients and break down the avocado into chunky portions. No time and would like to buy a commercial brand of guacamole, choose one that lists avocados as the first ingredient.
Yum, that's very much how I make guacamole. Sometimes I add a pinch of garlic powder and a spoonful of tomato based salsa too. I love cilantro!
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