Juan's Guacamole--Plus Guiltless Guacamole

Juan and Ana brought this to our potluck last Thursday Evening. It is really good.
 There is a Guiltless Guacamole beneath this recipe that is also very good. I don't remember who brought it.

Ingredients:

• 5 soft avocados, halved,seeded and peeled-keep a couple of the pits/seeds
• 1 lime juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 medium onion-diced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

1. In a large bowl place the scooped avocado and mash.
2. Add the salt, oregano, and pepper.
3. Fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro and garlic.
4. Put in a couple of the pits/seeds so the guacamole doesn't turn brown so quickly.
5. Cover tightly and refrigerate.
6. Serve with veggies or chips.

Enjoy!!

Guiltless Guacamole
Try this version, made with creamy mashed white beans and a single avacado. We have reduced the calories by 40 % this recipe was also very good. Give it a try.

Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients:

• 1 can 15-19 oz.-cannellini beans,rinsed and drained
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice or to taste
• 1 jalapeno chile, seeded
• 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Maui
• Salt
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 plum tomatoes
• Baked tortilla shells or fresh veggies

Directions:

1. In a food processor puree the beans with the Tablespoon lime juice until smooth.
2. Transfer to a medium sized bowl.
3. In the same processor, place a jalapeno, cilantro, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Pulse until juicy and thick.
5. With spoon scoop avocado from shell into owl.
6. Mash leaving some chunks remaining.
7. Cut tomatoes crosswise in half.
8. Squeeze halves to remove seeds and juice.
9. Coarsely chopped tomatoes and onion and add to the mixture
10. If you want more zip add more lime juice. Or maybe Mrs sash southwest Chipotle Seasoning.
11. Guacamole should be served right away but you can cover and refrigerate up to an hour.
12. Serve with chips and veggies.

enjoy!!