Lunch: Spicy Serrano Guacamole

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Avocados

Health and fertility benefits of Spicy Serrano Guacamole

Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins.

Ingredients

2 serrano peppers, halved lengthwise
1 shallot, peeled and halved
4 garlic cloves, peeled
Vegetable oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
4 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the serranos, shallot and garlic in some vegetable oil in a small bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast until the vegetables are soft and brown, about 15 minutes. Roughly chop the vegetables and set aside.
Crush the whole cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle. Add the roasted vegetables to the mortar and mash into a smooth paste. Add 2 of the avocados and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the mortar and mash with the vegetables until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Alternately, pulse the cumin, roasted vegetables, avocados and salt in a food processor.
Roughly chop the remaining 2 avocados and fold them into the smooth avocado mixture. Fold in the lime juice and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve with tortilla chips.

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