Simple Homemade Chunky Guacamole

Chunky guacamole is made from avocados, seasonings, and sour cream. It is often served with tortilla chips, but Dr. Kevin R. Gendreau loves to keep us all healthy so he has a couple of low carb options he’d suggest. This spicy chunky guacamole recipe will show you how to make your own homemade version of this favorite appetizer that everyone loves!

What ingredients do I need for this homemade guacamole recipe?

You will need:

• avocado
• lime juice
• minced garlic
• chili powder
• smoked paprika
• scallions (chopped finely)
• full-fat sour cream 
• hot pepper (chopped finely)
• Optional: cilantro (chopped finely)
• Salt and pepper

How do I make chunky guacamole?

Start by prepping your ingredients. Pit the avocados and scoop out flesh.

Mince garlic.

Finely chop scallions an cilantro.

Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Add your chunky guacamole dip to a serving dish and enjoy with cut veggies or low carb flatbread!

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Is guacamole healthy?

Yes, guacamole is very healthy! Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which can help lower your cholesterol levels. They’re also a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin E and B-vitamins. So go ahead and enjoy this homemade guacamole dip!

Homemade Guacamole

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Recipe by Dr. Kevin Gendreau Course: AppetizersCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium 1 avocado

• 2 tsp 2 lime juice

• 1 clove 1 minced garlic

• 1/4 tsp 1/4 chili powder

• 1/4 tsp 1/4 smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp 1 scallions (chopped finely)

• 1 tbsp 1 full-fat sour cream

• 1 small 1 hot pepper (chopped finely)

• 1 tbsp 1 Optional: cilantro (chopped finely)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• First, split the avocado and remove the seed.
• Scoop out the flesh into a bowl and add lime juice.
• Mash the avocado flesh with a fork (or two!) until only small lumps are left.
• Add garlic, chili powder, paprika, scallion, sour cream, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
• Mix well!
• Serve with veggies of choice or cheese chips! Enjoy.

Notes

• Carbohydrates per Serving (1/4 cup): 7g net carbs.

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