Need to whip up an easy, yet healthy, appetizer? This recipe is for you.
Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to your brain and skin. They are also an excellent source of vitamins C, E, K and B-6, as well as folate, magnesium and potassium. Better yet? Homemade guacamole is a winter-friendly dish. Avocados are typically available year-round, thanks to the hard work of growers in Mexico and parts of South America.
Gluten Free
Paleo | Vegan
Ingredients:
3 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced—dicing gives it a chunkier texture
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 large jalapeño, diced (seeds removed)
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
(or garlic powder)
Directions:
Mix the ingredients together in a bowl (yep, that’s it!) and enjoy with chips or over your favorite tacos or tortilla soup—but do so quickly, because it will go fast!
April Likins lives in Forest and is an Institute for Integrative Nutrition- and Duke Integrative Medicine-trained health coach. Learn more at aprillikins.com.
