How to Make Mexican Guacamole

It doesn't taste as if it should be good for you, but it is.

Ever go to a restaurant and eat a really good guacamole dip, and then wonder how to fix it yourself? Well, now you can. Avocados are very high in monounsaturated fat, the type that's been shown to help lower cholesterol. Although rich and buttery in taste and texture, the avocado contains no cholesterol. Another benefit: it's a very good source of folate, which is important for the formation of hemoglobin. Women who take birth control pills may benefit from extra folate. Ounce for ounce, an avocado contains more potassium than a banana, and avocado eaters get plentiful amounts of other nutrients as well, including vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium and iron.

Things You'll Need

• 2 avocados
• 1 Tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 4 to 6 cilantro strips, chopped
• 1/2 to 1 lime or lemon
• Salt or seasoned salt to taste
• Knife
• Serving spoon
• Medium bowl

Instructions

1. Wash avocados well with a small amount of dish soap, and rinse well before cutting. Cut in half with a clean knife. Keep the pits.

2. Mash avocados well in a bowl with a serving spoon or a masher, until they're nice and smooth.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients to the well-mashed avocado, and once again mix all the ingredients together.

4. Add salt or seasoned salt and a squeeze or two of lime or lemon to taste and mix well again.

5. Serve and enjoy with your favorite chips, crackers or tortillas. If you have leftovers store them with the avocado pits, as this will prevent the guacamole from turning an unappealing dark color.

Tips & Warnings

• Ready to enjoy with your favorite chips, crackers, or tortillas.

• You need to do a lot of mixing here.

• Make sure to add lime or lemon and seeds before storing it, to keep it from turning brown.