Cayenne guacamole

Prep time: 10 minutes. A pinch of cayenne gives classic guacamole a gentle kick. Avocados are a good source of fiber and monounsaturated fat (the same kind found in olive oil), and cayenne gets its heat from capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers spicy.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation:

• Halve and pit the avocados, scoop them into a bowl and mash with the lime juice.
• Stir in the tomato, onion, cilantro, garlic and salt.
• Add the cayenne a pinch at a time, tasting as you go.
• Serve with sliced cucumber, bell peppers or jicama, or spoon over eggs or tacos.