Guacamole

Ingredients:

2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted

1 tsp salt

2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice

1/4 c chopped onion

1 medium tomato, halved

1/2 c fresh cilantro leaves

*optional: for a spicy guacamole, add 1/2 jalapeno pepper during step one.

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

2. Select Variable 1.

3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 3.

4. Blend for 15-20 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.

5. You may need to stop the machine and run a spatula around the inside of the container to integrate ingredients.

6. Do not over mix. Leave chunky. Serve with tortilla chips. Garnish with diced tomato and parsley.

Note: This recipe is gluten free.