Based on my research about Avocados, It has 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. They also act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit.A 1-oz. serving of avocado contains 0.5 grams saturated fat and is trans fat- and cholesterol-free. Plus, avocados are also sodium-free.
Guacamole:
2 ripe avocados
1/2 red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)1-2 serrano peppers,
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
A dash of freshly grated black pepper
Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more.Grind, chillies and garlic and add it to the avocado mixture.
Method
Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avocado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl. (SeeUsing a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more.Grind, chillies and garlic and add it to the avocado mixture.
Tomatoes are very low in calories and fats; but rich source of dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins; recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.The antioxidants present in tomatoes are found to be protective against many cancers including colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
Salsa.
3- vine ripe tomatoes
2- serrano chillies
1/2- red onion chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro
1- lemon juice.
1/2tsp- salt
1/4 tsp-pepper.
Method:
Take all these in a food processor and just grind on pulse for few seconds.The reason behind, pulsing it is only to blend all flavors. You can fine chop all the items and add the lemon juice and salt and pepper.
I choose to pulse it in a food processor to blend all of them well.

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