Classic Guacamole

Ingredients:
1 medium avocado, Hass variety if possible
2 Tbsp red onions, chopped
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp of lime juice
¼ tsp hot pepper sauce, or to taste
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
1 tsp chili powder, or to taste
1 tsp ground cumin, or to taste

Instructions:
Put peeled and chopped avocado in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until almost smooth.  Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.  Cover surface of guacamole with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 day.

Yields four ¼ cup servings

Special Information:
There's no reason to give up the joy and nutrition of avocado as you are losing weight and developing a healthy lifestyle.  Avocado is a nutrient dense fruit containing 20 powerful nutrients including folate, oleic acid, and potassium, just to name a few.  Though high in fat, it contains monounsaturated fat similar to that found in olive oil.  Enjoy this dip with carrots, celery, jícama or bell pepper strips, light potato or baked tortilla chips, or reduced-fat multi-grain crackers.