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Guacamole
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
2
tablespoons freshly squeezed
lime
or lemon
juice
1
teaspoon minced garlic
1
teaspoon fresh thyme,
chopped
1
teaspoon fresh oregano,
chopped
1
teaspoon fresh parsley,
chopped
1
teaspoon jalapeno
pepper, minced
Salt
to taste
Preparation:
- Prepare
garlic and herbs and
set aside.
- Cut
avocado lengthwise around
the seed, than rotate the halves to separate.
- Remove
the seed and peel the
avocado by placing the cut side down and removing the skin with a knife.
- In
a food processor or with
electric mixer, mash avocado.
- Add
lime or lemon juice, garlic
and herbs and mix well.
- Season
with salt, cool and serve
guacamole
with chips.
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Did You Know?
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shredding some vegetables may destroy part of their vitamins,
especially ascorbic acid. |
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USDA
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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CHOOSE SENSIBLY . . .
• Choose a diet that is low in saturated
fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat.
• Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars.
• Choose and prepare foods with less salt.
• If you decide to drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
AIM FOR
FITNESS . . .
• Aim for a healthy weight.
• Be physically active each day
BUILD A
HEALTHY BASE . .
• Let the Pyramid guide your food choices.
• Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains.
• Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.
• Keep food safe to eat.
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