Hello! How are you? Chime in with your run / workout / rest / other for today on today’s @RunEatRepeat IG post! We should do one on eating too – noting that for later!
Speaking of eating… I have a super quick guacamole hack for ya. I’ve been using this shortcut to make guacamole for years. Laziness is the inspiration behind all my inventions and food hacks. And this is part lazy – part genius – part bad at chopping – part I cry too much when I cut onions.
Seriously, anyone else… chop onions > start to cry > keep your eyes closed for the rest of the chopping just hoping they don’t hit a finger??!
I need to buy some of those onion goggles that prevent that!!
When I have tons of ripe avocados and want to make a big batch of guacamole super fast… I use fresh pico de gallo.
For those that aren’t familiar – pico de gallo is basically chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, salt and lime juice (sometimes other chili too). Sometimes it’s called salsa fresca but it’s not salsa – it’s not watery at all but a finely chopped mix of those veggies.
It’s usually in the refrigerated vegetable section or deli section of a super market. It’s a freshly chopped mix of the usual ingredients in guacamole but can be used for different things.
I love it because:
- I don’t have to chop all those things myself
- I can’t chop onions as small as the pros
- I’m lazy
- I’m hungry and this is fast
- If there’s any leftover over I love it on salads, tacos and eggs too.
To make super quick guacamole…
Ingredients: ripe avocados, pico de gallo, garlic powder, S&P, lime
optional: chopped serrano chili or seasonings
To make: Remove avocado flesh from skin and seed. Mash in a bowl & season with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Mix with pico de gallo.
I add avocado and pico de gallo in a 2:1 ratio. So, if I have 1 cup of smashed avocado I’ll add 1/2 cup pico de gallo.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy!
Tip: Keep in mind what you’re eating the guacamole with when seasoning. If you are scooping it with tortilla chips that have salt on them – you might want to use less salt.
Randomly… it just occurred to me that I love chopping watermelon though! I can definitely chop a watermelon into bite sized pieces faster than I can dice an onion.
I LOVE watermelon!
You can try chewing a gum or breathing through your mouth while chopping onions, it really helps!
Great recipe! Pair your chips for a healthier meal, people are having success losing belly fat with this!
I actually DO have onion goggles! I got them in my Christmas stocking a few years ago. As ridiculous as they look, they are FANTASTIC. 🙂
I need to remember to ask for this for Christmas – I never have good ideas when someone asks me what I want!
wow great post!
great post! sometime i just find it so hard to find the motivation to make a snack (i’m really just lazy) this helps heaps though! although benefit for me i wont have to worry about them onion googles because i don’t like onion XD. i found this product to be really helpful when starting weight loss journey.
I’ve never heard of onion goggles before – they sound funny, haha! I hate wearing goggles even when I swim, so I think I’d rather risk the tears. 😉
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Hi Monica~
I don’t run, but enjoyed reading your recipes and love them… I used to walk a lot but need to get back to it.
I have found this product as well, that may help in belly fat loss..
I am going to subscribe to your channels and blogs to keep up with your delicious meals and snacks … I am a lot like you, take the lazy way to a good fresh meal. I do LOVE onions though and I think because I can eat them like an apple, I no longer cry when I cut them. LOL
Thank you for the quick healthy meal recipe. It looks very good , I plan to try it soon.
Nice post really love your work,Help me a lot ,i also search this type post on bing. you made my day thanx.