Cheese and Almond Guacamole

Ingredients

• 4 medium avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 2 serrano peppers*, halved, seeded (if desired) and finely chopped
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (6 oz.)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (6 ounces) or crumbled feta cheese
• Carrots, jicama strips, and/or pita chips
• Lime wedges and cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine the avocados, onion, serrano peppers; mash slightly with a fork. Fold in the cheese, lime juice, almonds, cilantro, and salt. Spoon into serving bowl. Serve at once or cover surface directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
2. Serve with carrot sticks, jicama strips, flatbread or pita rounds, lime wedges, and cilantro sprigs. Makes about 4-1/2 cups (ten, 1/4 cup servings).