Firecracker Guacamole
This American Summer Holidays guacamole is perfect for your 4th of July celebration. Served in a PureHeart Mini watermelon bowl, this spicy Firecracker Guacamole is delicious, low in sodium and a good source of Vitamin C.
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Ingredients
- 1 Dulcinea PureHeart® Mini Seedless Watermelon
- 8 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and coarsely mashed
- 1/4 cup green onions, minced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 4 habanero chili peppers, stemmed, seeded and minced (or less, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Roll the watermelon to find the flattest side; place that side on bottom. Slice the top third of the watermelon off. Wrap and set aside. Hollow out the red watermelon from the remaining watermelon section; reserve the fruit for another use. A rice paddle works well for this task. Make sure all of the red part of the watermelon is removed. Pat dry with paper towels, then sprinkle with salt. Place upside down on a rimmed tray lined with paper towels and refrigerate overnight.
For the guacamole, gently combine all the ingredients in a medium size serving bowl. Let sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to blend.
With paper towels, rub inside of watermelon bowl to remove the salt and thoroughly dry. Fill with Firecracker Guacamole, serve and enjoy!
Variation: For a milder guacamole, substitute a mild chil pepper for the habanero, or omit the chili pepper.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 140; Total Fat 11 g (Sat 1.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1.5 g, Mono 8 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 20 mg; Potassium 450 mg; Total Carbohydrates 12 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g; Total Sugars 4 g; Protein 3 g; Vitamin A 388 (IU); Vitamin C 14 mg; Calcium 7 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate72mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.09 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 0%; Iron 6% 0;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
*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.
Recipe provided by California Avocado Commission. Copyright © 2012
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