Avocados are actually a fruit, not a vegetable. When you’re making guacamole, add plenty of onions, pepper and tomato so you get some veggies along with that fruit! Now that’s a nutrient-rich dip for tortilla chips! Don’t let the fat in avocados keep you from eating them. That fat is the right kind of heart-healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat that helps lower bad (LDL) cholesterol. What’s more, avocados naturally contain over 20 vitamins and minerals, fiber and phytonutrients, such as lutein for healthy eyes.
Makes about 12 servings (4 cups, ⅓ cup per serving)
Ingredients 4 large ripe avocados 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 large jalapeño pepper, finely chopped ⅔-1 cup chopped onion 1 large vine-ripened tomato, finely chopped ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro 2½-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice ½-1 teaspoon salt
Directions 1. Cut avocados in half and remove seeds. Scoop out pulp and place in medium bowl.
Kim Galeaz is an Indianapolis-based registered dietitian and owner of Galeaz Food & Nutrition Communications. As a freelance culinary-nutrition consultant, she has worked with many companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kroger Company and Weider Publications, to help position and promote smart and healthy food, beverage and lifestyle choices.
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