Cajun Guacamole - 11g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 2g Sugar
From: The California Avocado Commission
California Avocados - Hand Grown in California
Proudly flaunting its regional pride, this spicy guacamole features red peppers, cayenne, garlic and thyme.
Preparation: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Serves: 6
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
4 ripe, Fresh California Avocados
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup small cherry tomatoes (cut in halves or quarters, if large)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp chopped, fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 of that amount of dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Set aside a small amount of the diced red peppers for garnish.
Coarsely mash (DO NOT PUREE) avocados; stir in lemon juice.
Fold in remaining ingredients.
Top with reserved tomatoes and serve.
Serving Suggestions:
Place in a bowl in the center of a serving plate and surround
with celery stalks and cooked shrimp for dipping.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado
averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados
adjust the quantity accordingly.
Guacamole is best made as close to serving as possible. For short-term
storage, seal in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap
directly against the surface of the guacamole.
Serves: 6
Nutrition per Serving:
160 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 2g Sat, 0g Trans, 2g Poly, 8g Mono,
0mg Cholesterol, 300mg Sodium, 532mg Potassium, 11g Total Carbs,
7g Dietary Fiber, 2g Total Sugars, 2g Protein
Vitamin A 405 IU
Vitamin C 31 mg
Calcium 21 mg
Iron 1 mg
Folate 83 mcg
Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A 8
Vitamin C 50
Calcium 8
Iron 6%
