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When mashing avocados for guacamole, don't over do it, instead try to leave little bits for texture, eye appeal and taste.

Guacamole

2 ripe avocados

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 pickled jalapeño chili, seeded and minced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Halve and pit the avocados and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocados coarse with a fork; stir in remaining ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Guacamole may be made 2 hours in advance, its surface covered with plastic wrap, and chilled.

Makes about 2 cups or 16 (2 tablespoon) servings.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving (2 tablespoons): 40.3 calories; 69% calories from fat; 3.4g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 56.1mg sodium; 133.4mg potassium; 2.9g carbohydrates; 1.6g fiber; 0.4g sugar; 1.2g net carbs; 0.6g protein.