Guacamole for 1 or 2
Recipe: #9293
April 28, 2013
Categories: Dips, Side Dishes, Snacks, Avocado, Appetizers, One-Pot Meal, Brunch, Cinco de Mayo, Game/Sports Day, Diabetic, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Fresh Tomatoes, Spicy, more
"Great for one or two over burritos, enchiladas or quesadillas or just as a dip. If the avocado is not quite ripe,place in a paper bag for a few days"
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (96.3 g)
- Calories 124.7
- Total Fat - 11.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.6 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 21.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.4 g
- Sugars - 1.1 g
- Protein - 1.7 g
- Calcium - 13.5 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 12.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Mix all ingredients together, Do not puree in a blender or food processor, mixture should be slightly lumpy.
Step 2
Serve with tortilla chips or over taco, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting an avocado, look for one that is slightly soft to the touch but not overly mushy.
- When adding the lemon or lime juice, add a little at a time to taste and adjust accordingly.
- Substitute the avocado for a ripe banana for a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness. The benefit of this substitution is that bananas are a more affordable and widely available fruit, and they provide a different flavor profile than the avocado.
- Substitute the tomatoes for diced bell peppers for a crunchier texture and different flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that bell peppers are also more affordable and widely available, and they
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FAQ
Q: How do I know when the avocado is ripe?
A: Avocados are ripe when they are slightly soft to the touch, with a dark green or black skin. If the avocado is not quite ripe, place it in a paper bag for a few days.
Q: What can I serve this dip with?
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Avocado is known as the "alligator pear" because of its shape and the leather-like texture of its skin.
Fun Fact 2: Avocado is one of the main ingredients in the popular Mexican dish guacamole, which is believed to have been invented by the Aztecs.