¿Qué Pasa? iGuacamole!

Three summer's ago, I spent a month living abroad in a town called Puebla. Puebla is 1 hour south of Mexico City and is really in the heart of Mexico. It's a unique city filled with a truly Mexican flavor. There are vendors selling mango's, freshly fried potatoes, and pastries on every corner. It is a city full of life and color; a city rich in history and culture!

Every day while I was there, I went to Spanish class and then I would break for lunch. Each day, I ate at the same restaurant, La Zanahoria (direct translation: carrot), the only vegetarian restaurant in the city. And yes, every day I ordered the same thing. Guacamole con totopos (like chips). They were the best chips and guacamole that I have ever tasted, and 3 years later, I still think of them every time I eat guacamole. While the guac and chips in Puebla are still the best, this recipe makes my tummy very happy. So say hello to cool, creamy avocados, rich in healthy fats (monounsaturated) that make your hair and skin gorgeous!

As close as you can get to Puebla Guacamole

Makes 2-4 servings

2 avocados

1 small onion

1 small tomato

1 small lime

1 clove of garlic

A handful of cilantro

Salt

Pepper

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. If you put your knife's blade (not the tip) into the pit and twist, it should just pop out. Scoop the avocado from the skin and place into a bowl. Mash the avocado until creamy and smooth. This is the trick to getting luscious Puebla guacamole. Use a potato masher for even creamier avocado.

Chop the tomato, garlic (very fine), onion, and cilantro and add to the mashed avocado. Fold all of the ingredients together. Add a little bit of lime juice to the guacamole, followed by the salt and pepper to taste. Stir it all together and have a fiesta in your mouth!

Suggestion: Making guacamole is not an exact science, it's all about what you like. Prefer it hot? Add some jalapeño! In love with the fresh and bold taste of cilantro? Try adding another handful! The best guacamole isn't a recipe, it's adding what you love!