How to Make Guacamole Recipe?
This recipe for guacamole is very simple and will only take you a few minutes to make. First, cut your avocados in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pit. I personally love guac that is chunky, with tasty little pockets of fresh jalapeño and red onion. My recipe for guacamole from scratch is filled with bright ingredients that transport me somewhere warm and tropical, no matter what time of year it is. When picking ripe avocados, they should be firm but still give under pressure from your thumb. They should not feel mushy, and you shouldn’t feel a gap between the skin and the fruit. Tomatoes: To avoid a watery guac, be sure to seed your tomatoes prior to chopping them. Jalapeños: I personally enjoy spicy foods, but I know that not everyone shares my view. If you are sensitive to heat, be sure to carefully remove the ribs and seeds of the jalapeño prior to chopping. Ribs and seeds are the parts that hold the majority of capsaicin (the compound that tastes spicy). You can also dial back the heat by adding fewer peppers. Or swapping in capsicum (green bell peppers) to get the same crunch without the spice. Onions: Red onions are my favorite kind of onion for eating raw. They have a bit less bite and tend to be a little sweeter. They also have the added benefit of being beautiful! You can swap sweet yellow onions, Vidalia onions or shallots instead. Lime Juice: Lime juice adds necessary acid to the guacamole. Lime not only adds flavor, but also helps to prevent oxidation for a little while. Since this is a fresh dish, I recommend using fresh lime juice for optimal flavor. Slice the avocado into chunks while still in the skin. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado to your desired consistency. As mentioned above, I like to leave a few chunks in mine. You like it creamy and smoother consitsency? Feel free to mash further. Add the remaining veggies to the bowl with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt. Stir together until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning (salt and lime) as necessary. Enjoy!
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My authentic guacamole is a natural pairing for any of your favorite Mexican foods like fajitas, rice, burritos, tacos, quesadillas or enchiladas. It also tastes great on sandwiches, toast, burgers or salads. Pair it with grilled meats of any kind or top it on your favorite soups. If you are doing a low-carb diet, opt for crunchy veggies like bell peppers, carrots or jicama sticks to dip in it. Or, do as I do, and eat it straight from the bowl with a fork. I won’t judge! 🙂
Fruits : tropical fruit like pineapple or mango pair very well with the flavors in this avocado dip. Nuts : pistachios, walnuts or pine nuts will all add some extra fat, fiber and crunch to your guac. Dairy : adding sour cream or greek yogurt to the guacamole adds both richness and a bit of fat to the mix, making it a perfect keto dip. If you’re more of a cheese lover, feta, goat or blue cheese would all be delicious. Spicy guacamole: if you like a lot of heat, keep the ribs and seeds in your jalapeños. You can also swap in hotter peppers if you prefer - habanero, ghost or Carolina reapers are all very spicy. Chipotle guacamole: chipotles are the dried version of jalapeños and are often sold in cans in a smoky adobo sauce. Feel free to sub in chipotles for a smokier (and more red in color) version of this recipe.
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