Vegan day 62: Spicy guacamole
Guacamole is vegan! It almost feels sinfully delicious to sit down to a snack or meal involving guacamole. There is sometimes a hesitation and then it’s like.. wait… I can eat this… and it’s healthy! It’s also raw, alkaline and versatile! Both avocados and guacamole can be eaten alone or as additions to salads, sandwiches, wraps and burritos! I like everything about the avocado- it’s taste, texture, fullness and benefits! What do people fear?– I’m guessing the word fat! Fats really got a bad name during the “low fat” era of health and nutrition, however, not all fats are created equal! Avocado is a good fat and it makes George Mateljan’s “World’s Healthiest Foods” list. Avocados are a good source of:
- Vitamin K
- Dietary fiber
- Potassium
- Folate
- B6 Pyridoxine
- Vitamin C
- Copper
- Carotenoids
- Flavonoids
- Phytosterols: Beta-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol
- Polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFAs)
- Oleic acid similar to that found in olives and olive oil (monounsaturated fatty acid)
I said I would make guacamole — one of my favorite foods! Interestingly, this is only my second time making guacamole- probably due to the fact that so many of my friends are already guacamole experts and I am the taste tester lol! I do have to say though, that I am drawn to the spicy and lime flavored guacamoles out there! Oh no- now I’m craving ceviche out of nowhere! I need to know how to make a vegan ceviche- I hear that it exists!
Spicy guacamole
4 avocados
4T freshly squeezed lime juice
Onion
Cilantro
Dried chili’s chopped finely
Hot sauce
This was served with brown rice snaps and a toasted brown rice tortilla that I later broke into pieces for dipping!
References:
Haas, E., MD. 2006. Staying Healthy with Nutrition. New York, NY: Celestial Arts
Mateljan, G. 2007. The World’s Healthiest Foods. Seattle, WA: GMF Publishing
http://www.avocadocentral.com/nutrition/avocado-nutrition-health-facts-label
http://carbsanity.blogspot.com/2010/09/fatty-acid-content-of-avocado-oil.html
http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/7250/the-omega-vs-omega-controversy
For more general information:
http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1126.html
http://www.rd411.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=963:oils-choosing-the-right-one&catid=96:grocery-shopping-and-food-preparation&Itemid=390
Disclaimer: The information given here is for educational purposes only. You should not use this to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider.
