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Perfect Guacamole

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Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 min.
Angie McGowan
This guacamole's perfect because it's simple—just four ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 6 ripe avocados
  • 2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

  • Cut avocados in half and remove core. Scope out the flesh with a spoon and add to a bowl.
  • Add fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and jalapeño, if desired.
  • Mix well with a fork, mashing the flesh of the avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 439
  Calories from Fat 332 (76%)
(62%)Total Fat 40g
(28%)Saturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 25g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(1%)Sodium 22mg
(39%)Potassium 1349mg
Total Carbohydrate 24g
(71%)Dietary Fiber 18g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(11%)Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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