The weather is starting to warm up here in Vallarta. Recently I was craving a tasty and easy to make snack that doesn’t involve cooking with heat, so I went to the outdoor market just around the corner from Rivera Cuale to select some fresh ingredients. As soon as I got to the market, I knew just the thing to make, and I easily found everything I needed. Then I headed up to the model unit to make… GUACAMOLE! There is tons of counter space in the roomy kitchen and lots of light both from the many windows and excellent built-in lighting.
Here are the ingredients I chose for this popular Mexican dish:
2 ripe avocados 
1 tomato (Roma is good)
¼ of a white onion
Couple sprigs of cilantro
Two cloves of garlic
Chile serrano
A few limes (the small ones)
Salt
Wash all the produce. Peel the avocados, remove the pits, and mash the avocado up in a bowl. Chop up the tomato, onion and cilantro and add in. Mince the garlic (or use a garlic crusher) and add in to the mixture. 
Throw in a little minced chile serrano and a bit of salt. Squeeze in the juice of a few limes. Mix. Taste the guacamole, then add in more chile, salt and lime to your liking.
Serve with totopos, on a chicken burger, as a side with fajitas… There are so many options! It’s a quick, nutritious dish to make, and it’s great in hot weather!
PROVECHO!
Written by Leanne Smith
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