The best guacamole recipe ever

I've recently consulted a nutritionist who has revolutionised my eating habits.   The biggest change is to minimize carbs in all its forms and eat things that are protein rich.   The other big change is to try to eat 5 smaller meals per day.   

One of the things that the nutritionist recommended is to eat more dips and snacks.   I think she meant vegetables more than chips but there are just so many celery sticks a girl can eat.   More about my nutritionist later.   

Guacamole is always a good choice for  dip.  It's packed with good fats and you can add tasty things such as cherry tomatos and chilli for flavour.   

My guacamole starts with a base of avocado, roughly mashed with a fork and bulked up with either sour cream or plain greek yogurt- then you can add the flavourings.   Really anything that goes with Mexican food can be added here.  Think ingredients of a taco!

Here's the recipe.

Best Guacamole Ever

1.5 to 2  avocados

3 Tbsp sour cream or plain greek yogurt- depends on if you want a creamy or slightly sour taste
3 Tbsp chopped coriander/ cilantro
4 cherry tomatoes chopped roughly
1 spring onion/ scallion finely chopped
3 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce

1 jalapeno chilli chopped roughly

1-2 Tbsp lime juice to taste

Mash the avocado up with a fork and add the sour cream/yogurt, lime juice and sweet chilli sauce. Stir until smooth and evenly combined. Add the other chopped ingredients, stir through and serve with a side of corn chips, bean chips or veggies.  Make sure that you do a bit of a taste test.  If it is too sweet because of the chilli sauce add a little more lime juice to balance the flavours. 

You could also throw in some red beans to add more protein.  

Corn chips are delicious here, but if you want more protein- use white bean chips or check out what they have at the health food store.   

I love drinking this with a fresh lime soda.  We are very familiar with this in Asia but it is quite uncommon in Australia- not sure about the US or UK.      

Fresh Lime Soda

serves 1

1/2 to 1 lime  freshly squeezed

lots of ice

sparkling water to top up 

slice of lime

sugar syrup* to taste

I like to make these individually but you could multiply the ingredients and make it in jug if you wish.  I always add the sugar syrup separately as adults like it quite tart but kids like it sweet.   

* sugar syrup- combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of caster (superfine) sugar in a saucepan. Dissolve on low heat, bring to boil  and cook for 2 mins.   Cool in refrigerator.   

This is the perfect combination!