Guacamole

Avocados are a wonderful source of healthy monosaturated fat as well as loaded with Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin E. 

START TO FINISH: < 10 MINUTES

MAKES: GENEROUS 1 1/2 CUPS

SERVES: 4 TO 6

2 ripe avocados

1 large garlic clove

2 tablespoon white onion

1/4 cup cilantro, loosely packed, leaves only

2 tablespoons avocado oil

juice of half a lime

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup seeded and chopped tomato

Garnish: lime wedge and cilantro leaves 

1. In a food processor, add the garlic, white onion, cilantro leaves, and pulse until chopped.

2. Slice the avocados in half and remove the seed. Using a spoon, remove the flesh of the avocado, and add to the food processor. Pulse the mixture until a creamy consistency is reached. Add the avocado oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.  Pulse the mixer a few times just until incorporated. 

3. Remove the blade of the food processor.  Fold in the chopped tomatoes. 

4. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with a lime slice and a few cilantro leaves. Serve with fresh vegetables such as peppers, carrots, and celery.