Saturday Snack: Guacamole

Guacamole is a simple and delicious way to get in some healthy fats and enjoy a delicious snack.  It's filling and can be eaten in so many ways!  Check below for the recipe and some tasty ways to enjoy your homemade guacamole!

Guacamole

16 2 T servings

 

2 ripe avocados 

1/4 c chopped red onion

2 plum tomatoes, diced

1/2 t sea salt

1/2 t cumin

lime juice, to taste

1 t finely chopped jalapeno (optional)

In a bowl, mash avocado into small chunks.  Add onion, tomato, jalapeno, salt, cumin, and lime juice.  That's it--you're done!  Check out some ways to enjoy below!

• with tortilla chips:  cut whole wheat tortilla into triangles, spray with non-stick spray, bake at 350 for 6 minutes, turn over and cook for another 6 minutes, until crispy.
• with vegetables:  carrots, bell pepper, tomato
• with a quesadilla--recipe to come for next week's Tasty Tuesday!
• in a taco salad:  4 oz. ground turkey meat, lettuce, 2 T cheese, salsa, 2 T guacamole, 1/2 c black beans
• on top of tacos, fajitas, enchiladas--any Mexican food you make! 

What ways do you like to eat your guacamole?  Share your ideas with me!