In my family, guacamole is only ever made with fresh ingredients.\u00a0You won’t find a packet of ranch or a scoop of mayo in this recipe, so if that’s what you’re looking for, you’re going to have to look elsewhere! We add lots of lime juice, fresh garlic, cilantro, a little tomato and red onion,\u00a0and sometimes even jalape\u00f1os when we want a kick.\u00a0Add in a little salt and freshly ground pepper and you’ll be licking the bowl! I love to pair my guac with some homemade salsa and lime chips when serving it as an appetizer, but I also make it to top off tacos, burritos, enchiladas, rice bowls, etc!<\/p>\n
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A couple tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n- When choosing avocados, you want them to be slightly soft, but not too soft! If it offers a little resistance when you touch it, that’s a good thing. You do not want a squishy avocado.<\/li>\n
- If you remove the little stem at the end of the avocado it should be yellowish green. If it’s brown, the avocado is too ripe!<\/li>\n
- The lime juice is going to help the guacamole stay green longer, so if you love lime, don’t be shy!<\/li>\n
- Throw a couple avocado pits back in the bowl until you’re ready to serve it! This will also help it stay green and fresh. I also cover mine with saran wrap.<\/li>\n
- Don’t make this too far ahead because it definitely tastes best fresh!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Fresh Guacamole<\/strong>
\n<\/span>serves 6-8<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nIngredients:<\/p>\n
\n- 5-6 large avocados<\/li>\n
- 1\/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped<\/li>\n
- 1\/4 cup red onion, diced<\/li>\n
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced<\/li>\n
- The juice from 2-3 limes (fresh limes are encouraged and recommended)<\/li>\n
- 1\/2 of one roma tomato, chopped<\/li>\n
- 1\/2 of one jalape\u00f1o, seeded and diced (optional)<\/li>\n
- Salt (start with 1\/2 a teaspoon and add more to taste if needed…the amount you need will vary based on the size of your avocados)<\/li>\n
- freshly ground pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Directions:<\/p>\n
\n- Prepare and chop all vegetables besides the avocados. Set aside.<\/li>\n
- Slightly mash avocados in a large bowl, but do not mash them all the way, leave them a bit chunky.<\/li>\n
- Add remaining ingredients to bowl and stir to combine, mashing avocados a little more as you stir. Do not over-mash.<\/li>\n
- Taste and adjust as needed. Sometimes you need more lime, sometimes more salt, etc. If the avocados are a little unripe and bitter, you can add a sprinkle of sugar to sweeten the guacamole a little.<\/li>\n
- Serve immediately!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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