Heart-Healthy Snacking: A Guilt-Free Guacamole You’ll Love

Looking for a delicious snack packed with heart-friendly ingredients? Say hello to Healthy Guacamole.

Why It’s Great for Your Heart

Our Healthy Guacamole is made from tasty ingredients that are beneficial for your heart:

• Avocados provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that can help lower bad cholesterol.
• Garlic and onions are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Tomatoes bring a dose of lycopene, which supports cardiovascular health.
• Lime juice and cilantro add a burst of fresh flavor—no need for extra salt!

Ready to give your heart some love? Check out the full recipe below and whip up this delicious guilt-free guac today!

Recipe – Healthy Guacamole

Ingredients

• 4 avocados, pitted and skin removed
• 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 mini sweet pepper, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño, finely diced with seeds and pith removed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (2 oz.) cilantro leaves, chopped and loosely packed
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Mash avocados in a bowl with a fork, or process in a blender until it reaches desired consistency.
2. Finely dice the onion, tomato, pepper, jalapeño, garlic and cilantro.
3. Add all ingredients to a bowl with the mashed avocado. Mix well, and season to taste.
4. Refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
5. Enjoy as a dip, spread, or healthy snack by itself.

Looking for More Healthy Eating Tips?

Check out our blog post on heart-healthy diet tips.

Covenant Health offers many ways to help you improve your heart health, from specialized medical care and cardiac rehab to fitness centers in several East Tennessee locations. Visit covenanthealth.com to learn more or call 865-374-0411.