If I had to choose my "Top 5 Foods I Couldn't Live Without," avocados would definitely be on that list. While I had enjoyed sides of guacamole to go with Mexican food for a long time, the obsession began one summer day in college.

My roommates and I lived in a rental house in Ann Arbor, MI that was was within walking/biking distance to The Produce Station, one of the best produce markets around. On a whim, I bought a few avocados, a jalapeño, a tomato, and some cilantro one day, and toted it back home on my bike. I mashed it into some guacamole, and as my roommates slowly trickled in from summer jobs and classes, they all joined me in the kitchen and began to eat it. Before I knew it, it was gone, and they requested that I immediately make it again. Really - they wanted me to ride my bike back to The Produce Station, get more stuff, and make it for them again. That day. Well, I waited until the next day, and did just that. And then the day after as well. It got to a point where as soon as somebody walked in the door, they asked "when is that guacamole gonna be ready?"

I'm still obsessed with avocados, especially in the warmer months. It does get a little bit ridiculous - the other day, I was out to dinner with family. I was going to order a grilled chicken sandwich with avocado on it for dinner. But, because we had been working in the yard all day, I was straight-up famished. So I said "hey guys, you want to order some chips and guacamole as an appetizer?" Yes, double avocado. My idea of a dream meal.

The #SundaySupper theme this week is "Cinco de Mayo" hosted by Jen at Juanita's Cocina. I couldn't think of a better time to try my hand at mashing guacamole ingredients into some rice. I used white rice here, but it would work equally as well with brown rice, quinoa, Israeli couscous, barley, or any other type of grain you would like to use. The instructions are three short sentences - it couldn't be any simpler. It is also easily doubled or tripled for a large batch to take to a party. If you need another fun dish to take, try some Chicken and Green Chile Taquitos with Coriander-Sour Cream Sauce (it's a mouthful, but easier than it sounds).

I originally intended this guacamole rice to be a warm dish. But, after I made it and then spent a half hour photographing it, by the time I tasted it, it was cold. And it was delicious! So, I served it as a cold rice salad-type dish that night for dinner alongside some turkey and black bean enchiladas. And yes, I had an extra avocado, so I sliced that up and put it on top of the enchiladas. Dream meal.

Guacamole Rice

In a medium bowl, mash together avocado, lime juice and salt. Add remaining ingredients, toss to combine well. Serve warm or cold.

Don't forget to check out all of the delicious Sunday Supper recipes:

Cinco de Mayo Appetizers & Sides {Aperitivos}:

• Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas from Home Cooking Memories
• Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers from Shockingly Delicious
• Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) from Magnolia Days
• Esquites or Mexican Corn Salad from Kimchi Mom
• Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime-Cayenne Butter from Healthy. Delicious.
• Guacamole Rice from Foxes Love Lemons
• Healthy Mexican Ceviche from Mama's Blissful Bites
• Loaded Cheesy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
• Lobster Guacamole from I Run For Wine
• Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole from Ruffles & Truffles
• Slow Cooker Chicken Con Queso from Daily Dish Recipes

Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes {Platos Principales}:

• Barbacoa Beef from The Urban Mrs.
• Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
• Chicken Fajita Feta-ccine from Chocolate Moosey
• Chicken Fajita Salad w/Home made Easy Salsa from Momma's Meals
• Chicken Mole Potato Skins from Noshing with the Nolands
• Corona Beer-Battered Fish Tacos from Pescetarian Journal
• Duck Carnitas from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Fish Tacos with Lime Salsa from Curious Cuisiniere
• Japanese Mexican Tacos from Ninja Baking
• Lightened Up Taco Salad from Kudos Kitchen
• Mexican Pizza with Chipotle Orange Sauce from Family Foodie
• Oven Baked Beef, Bean, and Cheese Chimichangas from In The Kitchen With KP
• Pork Carnitas from From the Bookshelf
• Red Chile Jam + Tequila Chicken Quesadillas from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Roasted Poblano and Corn Lasagna from Juanita's Cocina
• Shrimp Soft Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Slow Cooked Carne Asadas from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Soft Shell Tacos from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Spicy Shredded Beef Chimichangas from Supper for a Steal
• Spicy Steak Fajitas from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Country Girl in the Village
• Tequila Lime Chicken from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from The Weekend Gourmet
• Tofu Tacos from Hip Foodie Mom
• Yucatan Pollo Pibil and Corn Tortillas from MarocMama

Cinco de Mayo Desserts {Postres}:

• Dairy-free Flan from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme from Happy Baking Days
• Fried Ice Cream for a Crowd from Growing Up Gabel
• Luxuriously Healthy Chocolate Frosting from What Smells So Good?
• Mexican Brownies from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicles) from La Cocina de Leslie
• Peanut Mazapanes from Pies and Plots

Cinco de Mayo Drinks {Bebidas}:

• Fresh & Fruity Sangria from Webicurean
• Fruity Aguas Frescas from The Foodie Patootie
• Mango Aqua Fresca With Chia Seeds from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
• Margarona from The Messy Baker
• Tamarindo Drink (Agua de Tamarindo) from Basic N Delicious

I’d love to hear about some of your Cinco de Mayo-themed favorites you've had!  Feel free to leave links and/or recipes in the comments. Also, please join us for our live Twitter chat tonight at 7pm EST using the #SundaySupper hashtag, and check out the Sunday Supper board on Pinterest.

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