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5-Minute Guacamole Recipe

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Shared by Sarah Berger of Minneapolis, Minnesota, this smooth avocado mix features fresh salsa for a zesty dip that's excellent on chips.

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Diabetic Friendly

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5-Minute Guacamole Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon salsa
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a food processor, combine all the ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; serve immediately. Yield: 3/4 cup.

Nutritional Analysis: 2 tablespoons equals 53 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 114 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fat.

Originally published as 5-Minute Guacamole in Cooking for 2 Fall 2005, p14

Keep Guacamole Fresh

I like to make guacamole ahead of time for my favorite chicken quesadillas. I’ve found that if the avocado pit is added to the guacamole and the dish is covered, the guacamole retains its pretty, green color. —Pam Ubl, Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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