Guacamole Dip With Cilantro
 (low fat, low calorie, low carbohydrate recipe)

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In the cuisine of the Southwest, guacamole is used as a cocktail dip, or one of the toppings and/or fillings of enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, or burritos. It is also wonderful as a cold sauce for grilled meats or fish.

There seem to be more versions of guacamole than there are avocados in this world. The recipe on this page follows traditional precepts; the mixture must be chunky (never a puree), have a bit from fresh chilies (if fresh chilies are unavailable, use canned chiles), and be perfumed with fresh cilantro. Good guacamole requires good avocados. This recipe is best made with California-type avocados (Hass), those with rough, dark-green skins. Guacamole does not keep well, so make it at the last moment before serving.

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Guacamole Dip With Cilantro

1 large tomato, diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 green chile pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled and seeded
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
1/4 cup firmly packed chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Coarsely ground pepper to taste
Corn chips

In a medium bowl, combine tomato, onion, chile pepper, and lime juice; set aside.

In a medium bowl, mash avocado with a fork until smooth. Add cumin seeds, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Add tomato mixture to avocado mixture; stir until well blended. Let set at least 1 minute for the flavors to blend before serving. Serve with corn chips.

Serves many.

 

Guacamole Dip with Cilantro - Nutritional Information

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Item Amount Fat Grams Carbohydrates Grams Calories
tomato, large 1 each 1 8 38
onion 3 tablespoons 0 8 15
chile pepper 1 each .1 4.3 18
lime juice 2 tablespoons 0 2.8 8
avocado, Hass 1 each 30 14 324
Recipe Totals 2.6 37.1 403
Recipe makes 12 servings.

Each Serving Totals - .6 Fat Grams, 3 carbohydrate grams, 33.5 calories