Serves: 2
Total Calories: 64

1 avocado, ripe Hass, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh, or more to taste
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 to 1 Guinea pepper or scotch bonnet chile, seeded and minced
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf)
1/2 cup water, or more as needed

1. Combine the avocado and lime juice in a nonreactive small, heavy saucepan and toss to mix. Stir in the onion, garlic, bay leaf, Guinea pepper, parsley, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until the avocado and onion are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, tomato and salt and pepper and simmer for 1 minute more.

2. Remove from the heat and taste for seasoning, adding salt or lime juice as necessary add a little water as necessary if the sauce is too thick. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes about 2 cups

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 2
Total Calories: 64
Calories from Fat: 0

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