Holy Guacamole!

Avocados. These fruits truly are in my top ten favorite foods, and since attempting this new lifestyle, I have inhaled well over a dozen of these in the last two weeks. Not only are these green fruits loaded with monounsaturated fat, but they are stuffed with tons of essential nutrients including vitamins and fiber. Check out some info. I have tons of recipes I could share with you that involve avocados (including chocolate mousse that is on my to do list), but for today, in honor of lazy Sundays, I give you Holy Guacamole!

What you need:

2 ripe avocados
1/2 lime
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. of favorite salsa (or chop a tomato and 1/2 onion)
2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin

Cut avocados and remove their pits. Scoop the flesh out of the peel with a spoon and drop into a medium sized bowl. Mince garlic cloves, toss into bowl along with the handful of whole cilantro leaves. Squeeze juice from lime over the ingredients in the bowl. Spoon salsa, or tomatoes and onions, into bowl. Add seasonings and spices. Mash or stir until the mix is slightly chunky. Serve with black or refried beans, cilantro brown rice, and chips.