My Thirty-Eighth Guacamole Nachos
1 unit Guacamole (or avocado and garlic)
1 unit mild salsa (or diced tomatoes and cilantro)
1 unit frozen corn (or soaked corn chips)
1 pinch cheddar cheese
I was at a Halloween party last night, and I didn't bring my G-tube supplies because I "ate" just before I went over. However, while I was there we were gathered in the kitchen chatting, and I had the guacamole dip sitting right in front of me. The kids kept coming up and dipping chips, and then they would run off. There was always a fresh wiff of avocados. I thought to myself - that is the secret ingredient I need to make pureed nachos.
My wife has been trying to get me to eat avocados again because of they are packed with nutrition.
CORN CHIPS
Corn chips are problematic because it takes so long for them to get soft. Caregivers don't always have the time to so soak the corn chips in water to soften them up for the blender. If you don't have the time use frozen corn. If you use blue corn chips the color of the blend is a little unusual.
AVOCADOS
I recommend blending fresh avocados into your guacamole, because even mild guacamole tends to be a little spicy. It you are at all concerned about spiciness - just use avocado and garlic)
MILD SALSA
This is where we tread into murky waters. HOW MILD IS MILD? Most patients have a sensitivity to spicy foods. If you are at all concerned about spice, just dice tomatoes and cilantro. Skip the onions too. Remember we want this to be enjoyable. If you have to eat pureed foods, you probably have an issue washing spiciness from your mouth. Don't chance it.
CHEESE
Cheese is just for a little flavor - you don't need that much.
MEAT
Once you have discovered the proper mix of spices, you can add little bits of ground beef, shredded chicken, pulled pork, or over meats. I know someone want to add rattlesnake.
NEWLY DISCOVERED PROBLEM
You might have to fight your daughter for the freshest avocados. Tonight, we split the last one 50/50.
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