Use as a dip, sauce, topping or side dish.
Yields
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
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
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
Instructions
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.