Guacamole with Vegetables

Guacamole with Vegetables

1 bunch baby carrots, trimmed
3 celery ribs, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded, deveined and cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, seeded, deveined and cut into strips
Tortilla chips

~~~Guacamole~~~
3 ripe avocados
2 TB lemon juice
2 TB lime juice
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs, finely chopped

To make the Guacamole: Cut the avocados lengthwise in half, then separate the halves, twisting slightly. Remove the pits. Scoop out the meat from the avocado halves, and place in a large bowl. With a fork, mash immediately with the lemon and lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt,
and a pinch of black pepper.

Stir the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro into the avocado.

Serve with the prepared vegetables and tortilla chips.

Serves: 8.