Kefir Guacamole
Kefir Guacamole
Add kefir, a slightly tangy fermented milk drink popular in Eastern Europe, to guacamole for extra vitamin D, calcium, and a hit of live and active cultures. Serve this guacamole as a dip with vegetables or chips, or spread it on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise. Recipe courtesy of Lifeway.
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados
- ½ red onion, minced (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup low fat kefir
- 1 to 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ to 1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
- ½ ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped
Directions
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado out from peels and place in a mixing bowl.
- Using a fork, mash the avocados. Add the chopped onions, kefir, lime juice, salt, pepper, and chili powder and mash together.
- Keep the tomatoes separate until you’re ready to serve.
- Store in the refrigerator with plastic wrap placed directly on the surface to prevent browning.
- Just before serving, mix in the chopped tomato.