Eating Light: Mango Guacamole

Mango Guacamole

This week's light  menu continues with one of my favorite dips.  The hard part is not eating too much of this anti-oxidant rich, Omega-3 fatty acid, monounsaturated fat superfood.

Guacamole is the perfect way to dress avocados up with other nutrient rich, raw vegetables.   In this case, I also supplemented with a little tropical fruit for some sweetness.  This recipe is easy, healthy, delicious, quick and FUN!  I love dipping carrots, celery, cucumber and other fresh veggies instead of traditional, fried corn chips for an even healthier bite.  Enjoy some delicious mango guacamole!

Mango Guacamole

Prep Time: 15 minutes / Cook Time: 0 minutes / Servings: 8

Mango Guacamole

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe avocados, chopped
• 1 Roma Tomato, chopped
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno, membrane and seeds removed, chopped
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 medium size mango, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In a large serving bowl combine avocado, mango, scallion, jalapeno, cilantro and tomato.  Mix well with a spoon.
2. Squeeze lime juice on top and add salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Stir again to combine.  Serve with chips and fresh vegetables.