posted by Mai 02-19-103 8:59 AM
Guacamole to Live For
1 large ripe tomato, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 or 2 fresh serrano chiles, stemmed and finely chopped, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus a little for garnish
1 cup finely diced white onion, plus a little for garnish
3 large ripe avocados
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste
1 small jicama, peeled, sliced, and cut into wedges
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into rounds or ovals
1 red, yellow, or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide diamonds
In a small bowl, combine tomato, chiles, garlic, and cilantro. Scoop the onion into a strainer, and rinse under cold water; shake to remove excess water, then add to the mixture.
Cut avocados in half, and scoop out flesh into a medium-size bowl. Mash with a large fork, leaving plenty of lumps. Stir in tomato mixture, lime juice, and salt. Garnish with cilantro and onion. Serve with jicama wedges, cucumber rounds, and bell pepper diamonds.
Per two-tablespoon serving: Calories 24 (84% from fat), Fat 2 g (0 g saturated), Protein 0 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Iron 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Calcium 3 mg