Cajun Guacamole

Serves 6

This spicy guacamole features herbs, red peppers and cayenne

Ingredients:

2 California Avocados - about 1 pound

1 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice

1/2 C Finely diced red bell pepper

1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves (quarters if large)

1/4 Cup thinly sliced green onion

3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1/2 Tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 rounded tsp dried)

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Freshly ground black pepper

1/89 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Instructions:

Coarsely mash (do not puree) avocados. Stir in lemon juice

Fold in remaining ingredients

Guacamole is best made as close to serving as possible.

* For short term storage, seal in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap against the surface of the guacamole

Copyright, 2006 California Avocado Commission