Super Guacamole
- Time: 15 minutes
- Serves: 15 servings
- Difficulty: Easy
Recipe Benefits
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Gut Health
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Heart Health
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Immunity
Ingredients
- 1 bag of frozen Pitaya Foods Avocado Bite-Sized Pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 tomato, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- OPTIONAL: greek yogurt or sour cream for added creaminess
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Directions
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Pour avocado cubes into a bowl and let thaw for 15-25 minutes OR use a microwave or low heat convection oven to thaw faster
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Finely chop onion, cilantro and jalapeño (removing seeds for less heat), mince garlic clove and chop tomato
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In a medium bowl, mash the avocado and add lime juice
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Add remaining ingredients and mix together
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Dip with a chip to taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed
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Enjoy!
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Nutritional Benefits
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Good Source of Fiber
Fiber aids in many important functions within the body, including maintaining steady blood sugar levels, keeping hunger at bay, aiding in digestion, and fueling a healthy gut microbiome.
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Good Source of Vitamin K
Vitamin K aids in the production of various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and may prevent hardening of the heart arteries.
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Contains Vitamin C
Vitamin C boasts as one of the most powerful antioxidants, is vital to the body's healing process, helps support healthy immune functions and can make you less susceptible to illness.
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Advanced Nutrients
Macronutrients are the nutritive components of food that the body needs for energy and to maintain the body's structure and systems.