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09/16/2011 National Guacamole Day Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips

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Recipe Introduction

Today is National Guacamole Day! We all know and love guacamole as a party snack, but there's more to guacamole than meets the eye. Guacamole is made from avocados, which are packed with more than twenty vitamins, contain "good fats" that reduce cholesterol, can help fight cancer, and can be used as a substitute for butter or shortening in baking. You can purchase pre-made guacamole at your local supermarket or buy some ripe avocados to make your own. Cinco de Mayo, Fourth of July, Super Bowl Sunday, and Easter each account for approximately five percent of annual avocado sales. Have no fear, avocado trees produce up to 400 fruits a year so there should be plenty to go around. Happy National Guacamole Day! Punch Bowl

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Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips


Chipotle chile powder gives the crunchy chips a smoky kick that pairs well with the buttery guacamole. Use ground cumin or regular chili powder in its place, if you prefer. Prepare the chips up to a day ahead, and store in a zip-top plastic bag.

Chips

• 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
• Cooking spray
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (such as McCormick)

Guacamole:

• 3 tomatillos
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup chopped plum tomato
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 ripe peeled avocados, seeded and coarsely mashed
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced


Recipe



Preheat oven to 375°.

To prepare chips, cut each tortilla into 8 wedges; arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer on 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle wedges with 1/2 teaspoon salt and chile powder; lightly coat wedges with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until wedges are crisp and lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes.

To prepare guacamole, peel papery husk from tomatillos; wash, core, and finely chop. Combine tomatillos, onion, and remaining ingredients; stir well. Serve guacamole with chips.