Avocados are one of nature's coolest foods. In addition to being packed with vitamins and monounsaturated fat (the good fat), they taste great. A no-brainer recipe using them is guacamole, and this recipe I concocted a few years ago has received compliments from many people.
Ingredients
3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 Serrano peppers, finely chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
a couple grinds of freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice. Add the salt, cumin, black pepper and cayenne and mash the avocados to desired consistency with a sturdy fork. Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes (if using), cilantro, serrano peppers and garlic. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.
