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No-Fuss Guacamole

Using prepared salsa to make guacamole is an easy way to incorporate the flavors of tomatoes, onions, and chilies. Serve with stone-ground tortilla chips.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 1/2 cups (6 servings)

Ingredients

1 large avocado, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup red or green salsa (salsa verde)
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
Pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients in a serving container and mix together well.

    Step 2

    Serve at once. Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container and use the next day.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    Calories: 64

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 4g

    Step 5

    Protein: 1g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrate: 6g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Sodium: 202mg

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