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There’s nothing quite like the buttery flesh of an avocado, made even better by the fact that they’re loaded with healthy fats. Do be aware, though, that those same fats make this a calorically-dense dish . . . so just be conscious of your bites. This particular take on Guacamole comes from a Guatemalan recipe for Avocado Salad.

2 large, ripe avocados
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and coarsely mashed
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
1/4 cup jicama, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup lime juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh hot chiles
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Scrape the flesh from the avocados into a bowl and roughly mash it with the egg. Mix in the onion, jicama, 2 tablespoons lime juice, oregano, chile and salt and pepper to taste, but take care to only mix enough to blend, not so much so that it becomes smooth.

Serves 8