Posted on May 03, 2016
Posted in: Healthy Diet
Adapted slightly from Simply Recipes
It is Cinco de Mayo on Thursday which, contrary to popular belief, is not just about drinking margaritas and eating tacos. It commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). It is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico as compared to the United States where the day has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. I don’t really buy into the party ethos that surrounds the day but I do like to whip up a Mexican feast. Whether it’s tacos, enchiladas or nachos, everything is better with a dollop of guacamole. And even if you are planning on going out, it is easy to make some guacamole as a pre-party snack. It is always a good idea to have something in your stomach before you start drinking those margaritas. You can buy Hass avocados at any grocery store, although most likely they will be hard and green. To speed the ripening process, put your avocados into a paper bag and leave them on the counter for 24 hours. If you forgot to buy avocados at the grocery or cannot find ripe ones in time, then try your local Kwik Trip. The one by my house always carries just-ripe avocados. Try it next time you are craving guacamole and there is nary a ripe avocado to be found. Also this recipe can be doubled easily if you are expecting a crowd.
Photo credit: Simply Recipes