Monday, July 12, 2010

Guacamole with a Fresh Twist

Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
6 green grapes, quartered
2 small tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and chopped (or 8 small grape tomatoes, halved)
1 small jalapeƱo pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
1 whole scallion, chopped (including both white and green parts)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice and zest of 1 lime
2 avocados, peeled and chopped salt to taste
whole-wheat pita chips or tortilla chips, for serving


Grapes and tomatillos make it tangy-sweet and bursting with flavor.
Tomatillos, a staple in Mexican cuisine, look like tiny green tomatoes, although they're more closely related to gooseberries. They have a lemony, fresh taste that is accented by the grapes to give this guacamole an addictive flavor. If you can't find tomatillos, substitute grape tomatoes, a smaller, oval-shaped version of cherry tomatoes. Either way, your guests will love this flavorful guacamole, which can be whipped up in only 10 minutes.

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