What would I do without guacamole?

Of course, it's better than the avocado salsa from El Pollo Loco.

Native to Mexico, it was introduced to California - one of the few positives about the state? The Haas avocado was somehow cultivated here. It's a common ingredient in "California" recipes or cuisine.

Here is a recipe from Whole Foods:

Oaxaca-Style Guacamole
serves 8

[Avocados have a cultural reputation as an indulgent, rather ostentatious California luxury and they deserve it. Rich, creamy and gorgeous, the avocado may well be the glamorous Hollywood starlet of the fruit world. They're also a great source of potassium and vitamins E, A and C.]

Ingredients
4 avocados, mashed
Juice of one lime
3 garlic cloves, freshly pressed
5 to 6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup cilantro, cleaned and chopped
1 to 2 seedless jalapeños, diced

Method
Mix avocados with lime juice and then stir in garlic, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. Try spooning it into a half of a papaya for breakfast. Or do the chips and quesadilla thing. It also makes a super bagel topper.

Related:
Haas Avocado
California Avocado Association
History of the Haas Avocado
Haas v. Haas
A Short History of the Haas Avocado
Avocado Central
The anti-aging superfood avocado
Mexican Hass Avocado Industry Sees Huge Growth In American Market

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