Kickin' Guac - Don't forget to lock your avocardo...

I've been loving avocado's lately, and am going to be having a little more fun with them in some upcoming posts. For now though, head over to the grocery store, pick up a few avocado's, and make a batch of this guacamole up. It's even sort of NFL season, so you can make it before the game, put it out at kickoff, and it'll be gone by end of the quarter and the start of the time the game isn't worth watching.

I like my guac to have a bit of a kick, but if that's not your thing skip the cayenne. The cumin and paprika give it a little bit of a smokey southwest flavor, so give those a shot if you're feeling adventurous.

Pro tip: keep a batch of cooked quinoa in your fridge at any and all times. I put it in anything and everything, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to a quick, easy meal with it. Throw a nice dollop on top of some quinoa and chicken breast for a quick dinner.

Kickin' Guac

Makes about 1 cup

• 2 ripe avocados, mashed (learn how to open one up here if you don't know how)
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 Roma tomato, diced
• 1 garlic clove, diced
• 1/4 of a jalapeño, diced, seeds removed (add a few for heat if you're feeling bold!)
• 1/2 a lime/lemon juice, your choice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 tsp cumin (optional)
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Mash avocado in a medium sized bowl. 

Fold in remainder of ingredients.

Simple as that!