Papa's Delectable Guacamole

Papa's Delectable Guacamole
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 309.1
  • Total Fat: 26.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 2,500.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.9 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

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Introduction

While in Guatemala earlier this year, Papa managed the near impossible (or so I thought.) This is to create a guacamole that Mama actually liked.

You see, Mama had lived in Mexico over a decade ago, and grown up in an East Coast city with loads of Spanish people and Spanish food around, yet never once tasted a guacamole that she liked. Which made this Mama very sad, as I know how healthy avocados are and really, really wanted to like them.

Try as I might, no likage occurred. It wasn’t the slimy greenness of the guacamole, that I surprisingly can handle. It was the flavour, or lack thereof.

Until magnificent Papa got his hands on some nicely ripe avocados in Guatemala. A quick list from Mama of what is usually in Guacamole, plus a few hints and tips from online resources and ta-da! Papa’s Delectable Guacamole!!!

And it truly is, too. I cannot stop eating it and I am now a happy lover of guacamole. So, thanks my dearest Papa! You rock! Saved the day once again, haven’t you?

Now, for those Latin American food purists out there, I know that some of the ingredients may not be traditional. But, we were going for the Mama tastebud stamp of approval only.

Without further adios, or whatever….. While in Guatemala earlier this year, Papa managed the near impossible (or so I thought.) This is to create a guacamole that Mama actually liked.

You see, Mama had lived in Mexico over a decade ago, and grown up in an East Coast city with loads of Spanish people and Spanish food around, yet never once tasted a guacamole that she liked. Which made this Mama very sad, as I know how healthy avocados are and really, really wanted to like them.

Try as I might, no likage occurred. It wasn’t the slimy greenness of the guacamole, that I surprisingly can handle. It was the flavour, or lack thereof.

Until magnificent Papa got his hands on some nicely ripe avocados in Guatemala. A quick list from Mama of what is usually in Guacamole, plus a few hints and tips from online resources and ta-da! Papa’s Delectable Guacamole!!!

And it truly is, too. I cannot stop eating it and I am now a happy lover of guacamole. So, thanks my dearest Papa! You rock! Saved the day once again, haven’t you?

Now, for those Latin American food purists out there, I know that some of the ingredients may not be traditional. But, we were going for the Mama tastebud stamp of approval only.

Without further adios, or whatever…..
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    1 ripe avocado
    1-2 clove garlic
    2 tbs salsa
    juice of 1/2 lime
    salt

    have with tortilla chips

Tips

This recipe comes from my blog. I own the copyright so hereby give SparkPeople permission to use it. http://barefootmama.org//


Directions

Directions:

1. Cut avocado in half, remove seed and scoop the meat into a bowl.

2. With a fork, mash the avocado and mix thoroughly, making a cream paste.

3. Dice the garlic very fine. Mix it into the bowl.

3. Add the two tablespoons of salsa (or more, if desired).

4. Mix all ingredients well. Salt & pepper to taste.

5. Serve with tortilla chips, rice and beans or burritos.

Serving Size: Makes enough chip dip for 1-2 people (it's a whole meal - very filling)

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INTREPIDMAMA.