Homemade Guacamole

Try making this simple Homemade Guacamole for your next snack option! As Miss Alexa likes to say, “An avocado a day keeps the doctor away!” Avocados are packed with a wide variety of nutrients including fiber, potassium, magnesium, and manganese. Not only will red onion add lots of flavor to this recipe, but it will provide your body with a beneficial amount of antioxidants and help to boost immunity. Cilantro helps to prevent cardiovascular damage while also improving sleep quality. Limes are high in Vitamin C and promote healthy skin. Serve this guacamole with tortilla chips and/or fresh veggies and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 large avocados, ripe

• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped

• ½ large tomato, diced

• ⅓ cup cilantro, rinsed and finely chopped

• 4 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp pepper

• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1) Scoop the flesh of the avocados into a large bowl and begin to mash, leaving some chunks.

2) Toss in the red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice and mix altogether. Then, mix in the salt and pepper, and adjust to taste.

3) Serve immediately with tortilla chips and/or fresh veggies and enjoy!