A low carb guacamole recipe?

SA_Momma · 05-09-2008, 01:16 PM

Anyone have one to share with nutritional info.

Avos have just come into season here and I want to give it a try.

brandy998 · 05-09-2008, 01:24 PM

Guacamole is the easiest thing in the world to make. I don't know quantities as I just sort of throw stuff in there & keep adding stuff until it tastes good to me, but generally here is what I use in mine (I like mine chunky).

Diced onion
diced fresh tomatoes (seeded)
Minced fresh garlic
chopped fresh cilantro (gotta have this!)
powdered cumin
salt
fresh pepper
lime juice
and of course...avocadoes!

To easily process an avocado slice it in half from long end to long end. Take you knife and whack it down into the seed. Twist 90 degrees and it will pop right out if the avocado. Now you can just scoop out the meat with a spoon and then mash it wish a fork.

The lime juice is important - it's what keeps it from turning brown overnight.

LightlyStarched · 05-09-2008, 01:44 PM

I'll go ahead and post mine, but I've had some odd comments from people about the mayo.

1 avocado mashed
1 tb mayo
garlic salt to taste
1 tb lime juice (very important to preserve color)

mix all together.

I eat mine with pork rinds. In fact I've had this for lunch every day this week. So yummy!!!

LightlyStarched · 05-09-2008, 01:50 PM

Oh and if you like it spicy, add a dash of jalapeno sauce to it.

KimmerJ · 05-09-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightlyStarched

I'll go ahead and post mine, but I've had some odd comments from people about the mayo.

1 avocado mashed
1 tb mayo
garlic salt to taste
1 tb lime juice (very important to preserve color)

mix all together.

I eat mine with pork rinds. In fact I've had this for lunch every day this week. So yummy!!!

On MY WOE I eat Mayo, Absolutely

It!!!! I also add a bit of SPIKE Seasoning to it.

VGrace · 05-09-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandy998

Guacamole is the easiest thing in the world to make. I don't know quantities as I just sort of throw stuff in there & keep adding stuff until it tastes good to me, but generally here is what I use in mine (I like mine chunky).

Diced onion
diced fresh tomatoes (seeded)
Minced fresh garlic
chopped fresh cilantro (gotta have this!)
powdered cumin
salt
fresh pepper
lime juice
and of course...avocadoes!

The lime juice is important - it's what keeps it from turning brown overnight.

Mine is similar except no cumin and I add Jalapeños to mine.

SummerSue · 05-09-2008, 02:38 PM

To cube my avocados, I slice it in half longwise, use the knife to whack into the seed then remove it, and then I slice horizontally and vertically while the flesh is still in the skin. You can make it as big or small as you like. Then scoop the whole half out and into your bowl.

Got this from a Mexican restaurant from a man who made fresh guacamole at the table.

CarolynF · 05-09-2008, 02:41 PM

I love guacamole..The best way to keep the color, in addition to adding the citrus juice, is to have the Saran wrap touching the guacamole, so no air can get at it.

xfatchik · 05-09-2008, 03:26 PM

My BF is Mexican and makes the best guacamole ever!!!

avocado
onion
jalapenos
chilies
tomato
garlic salt
cilantro

you can also squeeze in lime juice for flavor

Lickrish · 05-09-2008, 08:32 PM

mine is very easy

avocados
diced onion (or not)
garlic powder
sour cream
salsa

I used my magic bullet last time and it was awesome. I usually didn't add the diced onion but it made it very good this last time. I just mix to taste don't really use much salsa or sour cream at all just enough to make it creamy. Also just a bit of garlic powder. lol sorry no real recipe its just what I throw together but its awesome.

oh yes and lemon or lime juice if you want to keep it from turning brown.

SmileySue · 05-09-2008, 10:59 PM

I read somewhere that if you put the pit in the container with the guacamole, it'll help keep it from turning brown. I haven't had a chance to try it yet though.

BTW, I've been lurking around for a couple of weeks and I just wanted you all to know what an inspiration you've all been. The information and support I've seen is just awesome!! I am really glad I found this place!!

Jake · 05-09-2008, 11:07 PM

Quick, dirty, easy as hell: One ripe avocado mashed, mixed with four tablespoons of Pace salsa, you choose the heat.

SA_Momma · 05-10-2008, 02:43 AM

Thanks guys! They all sound yummy.

I don't think we have store salsa here in SA, so making my own would require tomato, onion, cilantro and chilli~right?

If making it into a dip, would I use cream cheese, sour cream or FF cottage cheese?

CarolynF · 05-10-2008, 08:41 AM

You know..I love the taste of the avocado and never add anything but a bit of finely chopped onion and mayo and lemon juice. The other alternative would be sour cream.

I wouldn't add cottage cheese or cream cheese.

Lynda99 · 05-10-2008, 08:47 AM

CILANTRO! Yiccckkkk!

Homemade salsa: chili powder, onions, garlic, mild chili peppers, cumin, tomatoes, lime or lemon, and bit of tiny bit of vinegar.

SA_Momma · 05-10-2008, 09:17 AM

I made it and just had some with my dinner

1 small Avo, lime juice, freshly minced garlic, fresh chopped coriander, finely chopped onion, teaspoonful jalapeno peppers, hint of ground cumin, salt to taste. Chilled it for a bit too. It went down very well.

I'm excited about this new taste adventure and will be trying the other variations suggested, as the days go by!

Thanks again guys!

realityjunkee · 05-10-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xfatchik

My BF is Mexican and makes the best guacamole ever!!!

avocado
onion
jalapenos
chilies
tomato
garlic salt
cilantro

you can also squeeze in lime juice for flavor

This is my recipe too, except we don't add jalapeno and I do add a little mayo to mine. I love to keep the tomatoes chunky and make sure one of the avocados is cut into bigger pieces....yummy!

Slimin Cindi · 05-10-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandy998

Take you knife and whack it down into the seed. Twist 90 degrees and it will pop right out if the avocado. Now you can just scoop out the meat with a spoon and then mash it wish a fork.

The lime juice is important - it's what keeps it from turning brown overnight.

Be careful whacking the avocado seed. Let's just say I am the poster child of what NOT to do

Hubby doesn't think I need stitches, though...

skoolmarm729 · 05-10-2008, 05:54 PM

My poor mommy would smack my Mexican butt if she knew that I add store bought salsa (Mexican brand if possible) to a few mashed avocados + lime juice to get the best guac ever! Then again, my mom still makes homemade tortillas-- of course, I buy mine from Wal-Mart

DBrown8614 · 05-11-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmileySue

BTW, I've been lurking around for a couple of weeks and I just wanted you all to know what an inspiration you've all been. The information and support I've seen is just awesome!! I am really glad I found this place!!

Welcome!

Meddies · 05-15-2008, 06:11 AM

someone posted not to add cream cheese to your guac....but i say you can and it makes a wonderful dip (no offense....we all have different tastes

). But 4oz cream cheese
1 large avocado
1 seeded and diced jalapeño
1 chopped and seeded roma tomato
tbsp of minced onion
sprinkle of cayenne (i like her spicy)
2 tbsp HOT salsa (ole'

)
squirt of lime juice
sprinkle of garlic..........................makes a great dip imo

BABSY · 05-16-2008, 04:36 AM

how much guamole in a box equals a have or even one avocado?

SashimiMark · 05-16-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynda99

CILANTRO! Yiccckkkk!

Homemade salsa: chili powder, onions, garlic, mild chili peppers, cumin, tomatoes, lime or lemon, and bit of tiny bit of vinegar.

I'm with you, Lynda. Cilantro is disgusting. It's like adding dish soap to a recipe.

Jake · 05-16-2008, 09:32 PM

I love cilantro. I could just chew on it raw.

05-09-2008, 01:16 PM	#1
SA_Momma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jhburg, South Africa Posts: 649 Gallery: SA_Momma Stats: 249/ Restart 211.6/186/155 5.6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	A low carb guacamole recipe? Anyone have one to share with nutritional info. Avos have just come into season here and I want to give it a try.

05-09-2008, 08:32 PM	#10
Lickrish Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 315 Gallery: Lickrish Stats: 227/174/166 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: May 12th 07	mine is very easy avocados diced onion (or not) garlic powder sour cream salsa I used my magic bullet last time and it was awesome. I usually didn't add the diced onion but it made it very good this last time. I just mix to taste don't really use much salsa or sour cream at all just enough to make it creamy. Also just a bit of garlic powder. lol sorry no real recipe its just what I throw together but its awesome. oh yes and lemon or lime juice if you want to keep it from turning brown. Last edited by Lickrish : 05-09-2008 at 08:33 PM.

05-15-2008, 06:11 AM	#21
Meddies Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 63 Gallery: Meddies Stats: 175/139/115 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: May 08 restart	someone posted not to add cream cheese to your guac....but i say you can and it makes a wonderful dip (no offense....we all have different tastes). But 4oz cream cheese 1 large avocado 1 seeded and diced jalapeño 1 chopped and seeded roma tomato tbsp of minced onion sprinkle of cayenne (i like her spicy) 2 tbsp HOT salsa (ole' ) squirt of lime juice sprinkle of garlic..........................makes a great dip imo

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05-09-2008, 01:24 PM	#2
brandy998 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 200 Gallery: brandy998 Stats: 220/192/120 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: 3/17/08	Guacamole is the easiest thing in the world to make. I don't know quantities as I just sort of throw stuff in there & keep adding stuff until it tastes good to me, but generally here is what I use in mine (I like mine chunky). Diced onion diced fresh tomatoes (seeded) Minced fresh garlic chopped fresh cilantro (gotta have this!) powdered cumin salt fresh pepper lime juice and of course...avocadoes! To easily process an avocado slice it in half from long end to long end. Take you knife and whack it down into the seed. Twist 90 degrees and it will pop right out if the avocado. Now you can just scoop out the meat with a spoon and then mash it wish a fork. The lime juice is important - it's what keeps it from turning brown overnight.

05-09-2008, 01:44 PM	#3
LightlyStarched MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,047 Gallery: LightlyStarched Stats: 245/202/140 5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/22/04	I'll go ahead and post mine, but I've had some odd comments from people about the mayo. 1 avocado mashed 1 tb mayo garlic salt to taste 1 tb lime juice (very important to preserve color) mix all together. I eat mine with pork rinds. In fact I've had this for lunch every day this week. So yummy!!!

05-09-2008, 01:50 PM	#4
LightlyStarched MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,047 Gallery: LightlyStarched Stats: 245/202/140 5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/22/04	Oh and if you like it spicy, add a dash of jalapeno sauce to it.

05-09-2008, 02:38 PM	#7
SummerSue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my head Posts: 189 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SummerSue Stats: 170/149/120 WOE: Healthy Low Carb Start Date: 5 yrs off/on - March 2008 re-inducting	To cube my avocados, I slice it in half longwise, use the knife to whack into the seed then remove it, and then I slice horizontally and vertically while the flesh is still in the skin. You can make it as big or small as you like. Then scoop the whole half out and into your bowl. Got this from a Mexican restaurant from a man who made fresh guacamole at the table.

05-09-2008, 02:41 PM	#8
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 19,088 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	I love guacamole..The best way to keep the color, in addition to adding the citrus juice, is to have the Saran wrap touching the guacamole, so no air can get at it.

05-09-2008, 03:26 PM	#9
xfatchik Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Viva Las Vegas! Posts: 15,297 Gallery: xfatchik Stats: size 22/4/4 WOE: Atkins ( 126 lbs gone! ) Start Date: June 9, 2003	My BF is Mexican and makes the best guacamole ever!!! avocado onion jalapenos chilies tomato garlic salt cilantro you can also squeeze in lime juice for flavor

05-09-2008, 10:59 PM	#11
SmileySue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 83 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/132 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 9/05	I read somewhere that if you put the pit in the container with the guacamole, it'll help keep it from turning brown. I haven't had a chance to try it yet though. BTW, I've been lurking around for a couple of weeks and I just wanted you all to know what an inspiration you've all been. The information and support I've seen is just awesome!! I am really glad I found this place!!

05-09-2008, 11:07 PM	#12
Jake zombie cricket Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 8,515 Gallery: Jake	Quick, dirty, easy as hell: One ripe avocado mashed, mixed with four tablespoons of Pace salsa, you choose the heat.

05-10-2008, 02:43 AM	#13
SA_Momma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jhburg, South Africa Posts: 649 Gallery: SA_Momma Stats: 249/ Restart 211.6/186/155 5.6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	Thanks guys! They all sound yummy. I don't think we have store salsa here in SA, so making my own would require tomato, onion, cilantro and chilli~right? If making it into a dip, would I use cream cheese, sour cream or FF cottage cheese?

05-10-2008, 08:41 AM	#14
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 19,088 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	You know..I love the taste of the avocado and never add anything but a bit of finely chopped onion and mayo and lemon juice. The other alternative would be sour cream. I wouldn't add cottage cheese or cream cheese.

05-10-2008, 08:47 AM	#15
Lynda99 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 2,556 Gallery: Lynda99	CILANTRO! Yiccckkkk! Homemade salsa: chili powder, onions, garlic, mild chili peppers, cumin, tomatoes, lime or lemon, and bit of tiny bit of vinegar.

05-10-2008, 09:17 AM	#16
SA_Momma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jhburg, South Africa Posts: 649 Gallery: SA_Momma Stats: 249/ Restart 211.6/186/155 5.6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	I made it and just had some with my dinner 1 small Avo, lime juice, freshly minced garlic, fresh chopped coriander, finely chopped onion, teaspoonful jalapeno peppers, hint of ground cumin, salt to taste. Chilled it for a bit too. It went down very well. I'm excited about this new taste adventure and will be trying the other variations suggested, as the days go by! Thanks again guys!

05-10-2008, 05:54 PM	#19
skoolmarm729 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 786 Gallery: skoolmarm729 Stats: 5ft7in~292sz26/240sz20/188 WOE: Atkins-Induction Start Date: March 1, 2008	My poor mommy would smack my Mexican butt if she knew that I add store bought salsa (Mexican brand if possible) to a few mashed avocados + lime juice to get the best guac ever! Then again, my mom still makes homemade tortillas-- of course, I buy mine from Wal-Mart

05-16-2008, 04:36 AM	#22
BABSY Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 3,250 Gallery: BABSY Stats: 236/149/169.5/?	how much guamole in a box equals a have or even one avocado?

05-16-2008, 09:32 PM	#24
Jake zombie cricket Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 8,515 Gallery: Jake	I love cilantro. I could just chew on it raw.