Easy Creamy Guacamole

Makes about 1 cup

1           avocado, ripe, peeled, seeded, cut into 3⁄4-inch pieces

2           tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice

1⁄2        clove garlic, peeled and smashed

1⁄2        teaspoon kosher salt or to taste

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 77 (80% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 7g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 5mg •  fiber 3g

1. Put all ingredients in mixing cup. Insert hand blender, pressing blade into the avocado pieces, and blend on low until mixture begins to soft- en, about 15 to 20 seconds. 2. Continue processing with a gentle up-and- down motion until desired texture is reached, about 20 to 30 seconds longer. 3. Transfer to a decorative bowl to serve with tortilla chips. If not serving immediately, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap placed directly on the guacamole to prevent browning, and refrigerate until ready to serve.