Projo Football Food and Spirits

The Hass Avocado Board has created two guacamole recipes that represent the Patriots and the Giants.

New England's recipe features lobster.

The New York recipe is traditional. Serve the dip with blue corn tortilla chips and the dish will represent the team’s colors.

New England Halftime Guacamole
4 ripe, fresh avocados, peeled and pitted
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. chopped garlic
1/2 lb. cooked lobster meat, chopped
1 medium shallot, minced

In a medium bowl, coarsely mash avocados and combine with salt, lemon juice and garlic.
Fold in lobster meat and shallot.
Serve with tortilla chips or toasted crostinis.
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes

New York Kickoff Guacamole
4 ripe, fresh avocados, peeled and pitted
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. chopped garlic
1/2 cup minced white onion
1 medium tomato, chopped
Blue corn tortilla chips

In a medium bowl, coarsely mash avocados and combine with salt and lime juice.
Mix in garlic, white onion and tomato.
Serve with blue corn tortilla chips.
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Note: Large avocados are recommended for these recipes. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

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