Hass avocados are one of the only fruits to contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which boost HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. They are a nutritious substitute for butter, sour cream, and cream cheese. Hass avocados are also naturally low in net carbs, high in vitamin E, and ounce for ounce contain more fiber, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, biotin, and Vitamin K than any other commonly eaten fruit. You can include Hass avocados in any one hundreds of appetizers or entrees.
<p><strong>Ingredients<img width="300" src="images/stories/lgs/recipes/guacamole.jpg" alt="guacamole" height="239" style="float: right;" class="image-border" /></strong></p>
<p>2-3 fully ripened Hass avocados, pitted and peeled<br />1-2 tbl minced onion<br />1/4 tbl salt</p>
<p>Optional Add-ins:<br />1-2 tbls Chopped cilantro<br />1 tbl lime juice<br />1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped<br />1 tbl minced jalapeno pepper<br />1/2 minced garlic or 2 tsps roasted chopped garlic<br />2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled or 2 tbls bacon bits<br />1/4 sliced black olives<br />Hot pepper sauce (red or green) to taste</p>
<p><strong>Directions</strong></p>
<p>In a small bowl mash avocado with a fork or potato masher to make a slightly chunky mixture. Stir in onion, salt, and other ingredients.</p>
<p>YIELD: about 3/4 cup</p>
<p>MORE WAY TO ENJOY HASS AVOCADOS</p>
<ul>
<li>Let sliced or diced avocados add flair to salads, sandwiches or scrambled eggs</li>
<li>Send chicken or vegetable soups to the table with an avocado garnish</li>
<li>Top a pizza with avocado slices</li>
<li>Fill an avocado half with shrimp or chicken salad</li>
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