Ingredients

avocados, guacamole
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1 medium ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled

4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

chopped grape tomatos

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped green chilies

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Tortilla chips

Directions

In a large bowl, mash avocado with lemon juice. Stir in the tomato, onion, chilies, garlic and salt if desired. Cover; chill. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: about 1-1/2 cups.

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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 29 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

Keep Guacamole Fresh

I like to make guacamole ahead of time for my favorite chicken quesadillas. I’ve found that if the avocado pit is added to the guacamole and the dish is covered, the guacamole retains its pretty, green color.

Healing Properties of Avocados

Avocados have a buttery texture packed with nutrients such as potassium, vitamin E and folic acid. Avocados also contain "good" fat and vitamin A, which can help maintain resistance to bacterial infection. Adding avocados to your daily diet can boost your overall health.

Avocados are rich in oleic acid, a healthy monounsaturated fat. According to the American Heart Organization, the monounsaturated fats contained in avocados are essential for your health and they help lower cholesterol levels. Potassium is another nutrient in avocados important for your heart, because it helps control blood pressure. Avocados are also packed with folate, or folic acid, vitamin E and glutathione, which are all excellent for your heart. So if you would like to reduce your chances of getting coronary heart disease, high blood pressure or stroke, include avocados in your diet.

Avocado cali burger

1 ½ tsp.

Worcestershire sauce

1 ½ tsp.

salt

¾ tsp.

pepper

2 lbs.

lean ground beef

1 ½

ripe, Fresh California Avocados

Lettuce leaves as needed

2 onions, sliced

2 tomatos,sliced

Instructions

Combine Worcestershire, salt and pepper and ground beef.

Shape into patties. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Broil, grill or pan fry to desired doneness.

While burger patties are cooking, seed, peel and mash the avocado.

Serve each patty on bun with lettuce, sliced tomatoes and onion.

Top each burger patty with mashed ripe Fresh California Avocado.

Serving Suggestions:
Try using baby spinach or baby arugula in place of the lettuce leaves for a delicious difference. Seasonally available heirloom tomatoes and sweet or red onions give burgers a garden-fresh flavor and pair beautifully with Fresh California Avocados.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Nutrition information per serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 530; Total Fat 25 g (Sat 8 g, Trans 1 g, Poly 2.2 g, Mono 12 g); Cholesterol 125 mg; Sodium 920 mg; Potassium 895 mg; Total Carbohydrates 35 g; Dietary Fiber 5 g; Total Sugars 6 g; Protein 44 g; Vitamin A 100 IU; Vitamin C 15 mg; Calcium 108 mg; Iron 6 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 108 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 10%; Iron 35% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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