Guacamole is an amazingly delicious and healthy snack which provides lots of health benefits. Avocados, which make guacamole what it is, are filled with healthy unsaturated fat, the type of fat beneficial to your health which lowers harmful blood cholesterol and also lowers blood pressure.
They’re also loaded with vitamin E. This nutrient helps keep you healthy, slowing oxidative damage to your cells, damage associated with aging and disease. Vitamin E also helps regulate cell communication and controls the level of inflammation in your body. Each avocado used to make guacamole contains 4.16 milligrams of vitamin E, or 27% of your daily recommended intake.
This snack can be used as a dip, topping on a salad, or even a condiment. It’s also a great dish to serve when watching a movie or in the presence of company!
Hot and Spicy Guacamole
Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 large Serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Mash avocado with lime juice in small bowl.
Add cilantro, chopped onion, chopped garlic, Serrano chilies, and salt and stir to combine. Make it your own with a an extra sprig of cilantro or a dash of spice on the top. (I sprinkled hot red pepper on top and added celery sticks to dip!
