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10 Steps to Perfect Guacamole

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Add Tomatoes for Extra Bulk

As we've already mentioned, you don't need an abundance of add-ins to make guacamole great. But if your avocados were on the small side or you feel like the final result isn't enough, don't hesitate to chop up some roma, vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes and mix them in with everything else. Tomatoes are mild enough in flavor that they won't overpower any of the other ingredients, they add more texture to the dip, and they help bulk things up for more overall volume. 

 

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Cheddar
  • Salt, to taste

METHOD:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!