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Vitamin K and folate enhance your baby’s cell, nerve, and bone development, and fiber aids your digestion.

MAKES ABOUT 2½ CUPS

WHO can turn down guacamole with vegetables or corn tortilla chips? Answer: Almost no one. This dip keeps refrigerated for one day. Some discoloration will occur, but the taste will not be affected. Enjoy!

3 ripe avocados, preferably Hass

3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

1 large tomato, cut into small dice

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 small garlic clove, crushed, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Dash of Tabasco sauce, or freshly ground black pepper

Salt

• Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Cut the halves into quarters, then peel them and place in a small bowl. Using the back of a fork, mash the avocados to a chunky consistency.

• Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Season to taste, cover with plastic wrap placed flush against the surface of the guacamole, and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

½ cup guacamole: Calories: 178 cals; Protein: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Fat: 15 g; Fiber: 7 g; Sodium: 10 mg; Folate: 97 mcg; Vitamin K: 26 mcg; Copper: 0.2 mg; 1 CARB

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