Keywords: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, peanut-free, quick, healthy
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Equipment: medium bowl, fork
Ingredients:
- 2 large avocados
- 1 small shallot
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- ¾ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ large lime, juiced
- Ground cayenne pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash the avocados.
- Add finely chopped shallot, finely chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, lime juice and ground cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Mix the guacamole with the fork.
Variations:
- Use lemon juice instead of lime juice if you do not have lime at home.
- Use garlic powder in addition to or instead of shallot.
- Use dried cilantro instead of fresh cilantro.
Notes:
- Keeps for 2 days refrigerated.
- Store in a sealed container with lime juice on top.
Nutrition Notes:
- Avocados are filled with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and loaded with vitamins C and K, making guacamole a tasty and healthy snack or part of a meal.
Savings Tip:
- Grow cilantro at home or use dried cilantro instead of fresh.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/4 of guacamole
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Calories: 125 calories | 6% |
| Total Fat: 11 g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat: 2 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol: 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 8 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates: 9 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber: 5 g | 21% |
| Added Sugar: 0 g | 0% |
| Protein: 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin D: 0 IU | 0% |
| Calcium: 16 mg | 2% |
| Iron: 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium: 453 mg | 13% |