PINE NUT AND BASIL GUACAMOLE

Pine Nut and Basil Guacamole image

Guacamole is typically a Mexican dish, but that doesn't mean you can't try to make it with other global flavors. For an Italian-inspired basil guacamole recipe, top it off with toasted pine nuts and fresh herb ribbons. You can also substitute the traditional lime for lemon juice.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

In a bowl, mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and salt if desired. Top with fresh basil and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges