Avocados and tomatoes go together and make a wonderful Spicy Guacamole that is great with chips.

+ My sweet hubby made some guacamole for taco night because I was craving it...we all love us some of this yummy green stuff!!! Now that the kids like it too, I have to fight them off!!! Usually I just ban them from the kitchen until dinner time, just so I can have first dibs on the bowl:-) I could seriously just about eat my weight in this! If you need to make something for Cinco de Mayo, maybe this is just what the doctor ordered.

Recipe

Spicy Guacamole

Yield: 4 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Avocados and spicy tomatoes make a wonderful dip for chips.

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Ingredients

• 5 large ripe avocados
• 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (drain liquid from 1 can)
• ½ cup finely chopped red onion
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and scoop the avocados into a large bowl. Smash with a potato masher or a fork.
2. Stir in the tomatoes and chilies, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Serve with your favorite chips.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 459mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 9gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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