Working with the Haas Avocado

I first disovered Haas Avocados when I tried them as a guacamole. They tasted wonderful, with warm tortilla chips. I delved further when my daughter was born. They were a neutral, heavy, and mild tasting fruit that most children if given a chance liked. This link will give you everything you may or may not want to know about this fruit.

Well what I made was working with the Haas Avocados. Grape Tomatoes co-stars with avocadoes in this recipe to produce a simple wholesome Guacamole.

We had this for lunch with my healthy, flavorful nachos, described in the next post for a simple but satisfying weekend brunch.

Guacomole with Grape Tomatoes

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 Haas avocadoes

1 lime

1.5 tsp salt

3/4 cup grape tomatoes

1/2 red onion

3 green chillies

1/2 cup cilantro chopped finely

A spash of balsamic vinegar

Method of Preparation

1. Mash the avocadoes, with the juice of the lime and salt.

2. Chop the grape tomatoes into quarters.

3. Finely chop the onion and mince the green chillies.

4. Mix this into the avocado mixture.

5. Finally add in the vinegar and cilantro and serve with homemade tortilla chips.

Home Made Tortilla Chips

Makes enough for a 3 person snack

Ingredients

2 tortillas

1 tbsp olive oil

Method of preparation

1. Spread the baking tray with some oil.

2. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

3. Cut the chips into pieces and spread flat onto the tray.

4. Bake for 10 min, turn the chips and bake for 5-7 min more.

5. Serve warm with the guacomole

Off this goes to Pookah at What's cooking in Carolina, who is hosting WHB this week.