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Published Thursday, February 02, 2012 in Close-Up

Special

Classic Guacamole

Classic California guacamole for entertaining

From STAFF REPORTS

closeup@newnan.com

The peak season for California avocados will soon be here. The California Avocado Commission has loads of great recipes from sandwiches to desserts including how to make the Classic Guacamole. Cumin, tomatoes, and onion uncover the secret to this classic and favorite dip.

For more entertaining ideas and recipes, including beverages pairing suggestions for various dishes, go to www.avocado.org .

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CLASSIC GUACAMOLE

Courtesy California Avocado Commission

Servings: 8

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

4 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled

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2 Tablespoons lemon juice

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1 clove garlic, crushed

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1 tomato, finely chopped

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1/4 cup finely chopped onion

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1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

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3 drops hot pepper sauce

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Tortilla chips

Instructions

Using a fork, coarsely mash avocado with lemon juice and garlic.

Stir in remaining ingredients to blend.

Serving Suggestions: Garnish as desired and serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

Beverage Pairings:

Try with a local California beer or wine.

Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 150; Total Fat 13 g (Sat 2 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 8 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 10 mg; Potassium 452 mg; Total Carbohydrates 9 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 1 g; Protein 2 g.