Hearts Of Palm Guacamole

• 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup cilantro, packed
• 2 -3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 avocados
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin, more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped (optional)
• jalapenos (if heat is desired) or cayenne pepper, to taste (if heat is desired)

1. Place hearts of palm, cilantro, minced garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a medium bowl.
2. Use an immersion blender to puree. A food processor or blender could be used also.
3. Mash the avocados into the puree mix with the back of a fork.
4. Stir in spices.
5. Stir in tomato and onion and jalapeno or cayenne if desired.
6. Use it just as you would regular guacamole.

hearts of palm, cilantro, garlic, lemon, olive oil, avocados, ground cumin, salt, ground black pepper, red onion, tomatoes, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearts-of-palm-guacamole-244078 (may not work)