The Best Guacamole
A decade ago, I made guacamole an entirely different way. Ordinarily, I would mash the avocado then add prepared salsa and mix it up. It was easy and my go to. Then, my daughter, Joslyn, was home on college break and made her version of guacamole. Since then, I completely aborted my version. Her version is so addicting, I tend to use 3 or 4 avocados since this dip goes so fast. It has basic ingredients that can be omitted and adjusted to each person’s liking. Avocados are a unique fruit in that rather than being high in carbohydrates, they are high in healthy fats.
Numerous studies continue to show their nutritional benefits, including vitamin K, C, B, and E. They also contain folate and potassium (more than in a banana.) Avocados also contain fiber, which help with weight loss and lowers the risk of many diseases. Some people may think that eating fat will have a negative effect on the heart, however, avocados can help to actually lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. So enjoy avocados, if not in guacamole, sliced on the side with salad or morning eggs.
The Best Guacamole
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1/4 cup red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
1-2 tsp pink salt
Directions:
Cut avocados in half, remove seed. Scoop out flesh with a large spoon and transfer to medium sized bowl. Mash with either a potato masher, fork, or mortar pestal.
Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Adjust to your own taste.
