Spicy Cajun Guacamole

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Prep time:
20 minutes
Ready in:
20 minutes

Recipe Description:

Born in the Bayou, this guacamole features a hint of Cajun spices and flair.
Makes 2 1/4 cups, serves 4 to 6.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled (about 8 oz.)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped, or a scant 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, coarsely mash avocados, leaving some chunks
  2. stir in lemon juice.
  3. Gently fold in red pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and cayenne.
  4. To store, place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (88g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g -
Monounsaturated Fat 5g -
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 200mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 1g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 12mg 0%
Iron 0,42mg 2%
Potassium 322mg 6%
Vitamin A 30mcg 4%
Vitamin C 25mg 30%
Vitamin E 1mg 8%
Vitamin K 12mcg 10%
Thiamin 0.05mg 4%
Riboflavin 0.08mg 6%
Niacin 1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.20mg 10%
Folate 50mcg DFE 15%
(0mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.76mg 15%
Choline 10mg 2%
Phosphorus 36mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 4%
Zinc 0.40mg 4%
Selenium 0mcg 0%
Copper 0.11mg 15%
Manganese 0.13mg 6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.