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3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat. Drain, and reserve the lime juice, after all of the avocados have been coated. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash. Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat. Drain, and reserve the lime juice, after all of the avocados have been coated. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash. Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.
WHAT ABOUT WATER?
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.
A Few Iced Drinks at Starbucks that are 100 Calories or Less!
1. Iced Coffee. Get it unsweetened for five calories or "lightly sweetened" for 60.
2. Cold Brew Coffee. For coffee snobs: This slow-steeped drink has fewer than 5 calories on its own--and comes to only 25 calories with a splash of nonfat milk.
3. Iced Skinny Mocha. It tastes too indulgent to be only 70 calories, but hey, we won't fight it.
4. Caramel Frappuccino. Order it "light" to get the same sweet treat for just 100 calories.
5. Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte. At only 60 calories, you can enjoy your favorite winter drink all summer long.
6. Iced Caffé Americano. Shots of espresso topped with water and served over ice will set you back just ten calories. Go ahead, have two.
7. Doubleshot on Ice. Or skip the water and add some 2-percent milk instead for a creamier flavor (without breaking 70 calories).
8. Teavana® Shaken Iced Tea. Choose from passion tango, classic black or green. All of them are lightly sweetened and 60 calories each.
9. Teavana Shaken Sweet Tea. Brewed with real cane sugar, this summery classic is just sweet enough at a modest 80 calories.
2. Cold Brew Coffee. For coffee snobs: This slow-steeped drink has fewer than 5 calories on its own--and comes to only 25 calories with a splash of nonfat milk.
3. Iced Skinny Mocha. It tastes too indulgent to be only 70 calories, but hey, we won't fight it.
4. Caramel Frappuccino. Order it "light" to get the same sweet treat for just 100 calories.
5. Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte. At only 60 calories, you can enjoy your favorite winter drink all summer long.
6. Iced Caffé Americano. Shots of espresso topped with water and served over ice will set you back just ten calories. Go ahead, have two.
7. Doubleshot on Ice. Or skip the water and add some 2-percent milk instead for a creamier flavor (without breaking 70 calories).
8. Teavana® Shaken Iced Tea. Choose from passion tango, classic black or green. All of them are lightly sweetened and 60 calories each.
9. Teavana Shaken Sweet Tea. Brewed with real cane sugar, this summery classic is just sweet enough at a modest 80 calories.
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