Cajun Guacamole

serves:  6

Proudly flaunting it's regional pride, this spicy guacamole features herbs, red peppers and cayenne.

Ingredients

  2  california avocados, about 1 pound.

  1   Tbsp fresh lemon juice

  1/2 Cup finely diced red bell pepper

  1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves or 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

  1/8 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 Commision

 

Avocados are ripe when soft to a slight squeeze; like a ripe peach. Always wait until the avocado is at least slightly soft before cutting.