LIGHT GUACAMOLE

Ingredients :

1 tomato, peeled, seeded and diced

1 ají amarillo fresco / fresh yellow aji (chili) rinsed, seeded and deveined,

1 garlic clove, finely minced

3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

1 cup white onion, finely chopped

3 medium size avocados, peeled, pitted and halved

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Salt

Pepper

1 cucumber, peeled and cut in 2-inch sticks

1 red or green pepper, cut in 2-inch sticks

3 celery stalks, cut in 2-inch sticks

Optional: Chopped cilantro for decoration

1 carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks

Preparation:

Combine tomato, ají, garlic and cilantro in a bowl.

Place onion in a colander and rinse in cold water. Drain and add to tomato mixture.

Mash avocados with a large fork, leaving lumps. Add lemon juice and stir tomato mixture. Season to taste.
Transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Serve with cucumber, pepper, carrot and celery sticks.

2 tablespoons =24 calories

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