Guacamole

I love Mexican food – I don’t think I could ever get sick of it.  I love the freshness of the ingredients and the various types of dishes that you can make.  For dinner last week, my hubby and I had my sister, my brother-in-law, and my sister-in-law over for dinner.  Instead of cooking the traditional Italian dinner that we usually have, I decided to create a fajita and taco buffet.  I cooked some chicken tenderloins that had been seasoned with a fajita rub, onions, and peppers.  I also cooked some ground turkey that had been seasoned with Mexican spices.  I placed out various toppings including salsa, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, etc.  I also made some homemade guacamole that I was very excited about because sometimes I forget how amazing fresh guacamole can be.  It can take any taco or fajita to the next level!  Ok maybe I’m exaggerating, but guacamole is so delicious especially when it’s homemade.  I made a really simple guacamole with only 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper).  This is my 4^th 10-with-5 challenge recipe.  Hope you guys enjoy!

Also, please don’t forget to stop by Steph’s Bite By Bite on Monday, January 31st for her online bake sale!!!  Steph is running a marathon to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Online bidding for a vast array of delicious goodies (including my Nutella & Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake) will begin on January 31.  Be sure to check out Steph’s online bake sale!

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeno pepper, de-seeded and minced
• 1/2 cup tomato salsa
• Juice of 1 fresh lime
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper for seasoning

Directions:

1. Mash the avocados with a fork until smooth.
2. Add the cilantro, onion, jalapeno, salsa, and lime juice and mix until incorporated.
3. Season with salt and pepper.

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