Guacamole

41 Reviews
94% would make this recipe again

A Mexican specialty of mashed avocado, mixed with lime juice and seasonings.

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Preparation : 10 min
110 calories/serving

Ingredients

2 avocados 340 g
2 tbsp chives, fresh [optional] 6 g
1/4 cup capers 40 g
4 green onions/scallions
1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed 2 limes
2 tbsp fresh cilantro [optional] 4 g
1 pinch salt [optional] 0.2 g
ground pepper to taste [optional]

Method

  1. Cut the avocado(s) in half, twist out the pit and spoon out the flesh. Chop and mash the flesh, then combine it with the minced capers, green onions and chives (optional). Sprinkle with the lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves (optional) then serve.

Observations

Cover very well with plastic to avoid discolouration and chill if not used within 1 h.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (100 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

110

Fat

9 g

14 %

Saturated 1.4 g
+ Trans 0 g

7 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

300 mg

13 %

Carbohydrate

8 g

3 %

Fibre

5 g

20 %

Sugars

1 g

Net Carbs

3 g

Protein

2 g

Vitamin A

5 %

Vitamin C

24 %

Calcium

2 %

Iron

5 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Diet-related health claims  :
Heart-healthy
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Vitamin K
Good source of  :
Fibre, Potassium, Vitamin E
Source of  :
Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Zinc
Low  :
Saturated Fat
Free  :
Added Sugar, Cholesterol, Trans Fat
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Fruits 0
Vegetables 0
Fats 2
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