Zesty Guacamole Magic
Guacamole is a creamy Mexican dip that stars the rich, buttery flesh of ripe avocados. To create this beloved condiment, avocados are mashed and combined with zesty lime juice, diced onions, fresh cilantro, and chopped tomatoes. Often spiced with jalapeños or serrano peppers for heat, and seasoned with salt and cumin, guacamole offers a perfect balance of flavours and textures. While traditionally served as a dip with tortilla chips, it’s also popular as a topping for tacos, burritos, and sandwiches. The lime juice not only adds flavour but helps prevent the avocado from browning, though true guacamole enthusiasts know it’s best enjoyed fresh when its vibrant green color and bright flavors are at their peak.
Spicy Guacamole
Author: Stoffel
Nutrition Information
- Serving size: 100 grams
- Calories: 73 kcal
- Fat: 1.3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 3.1
- Sugar: 2.3 g
- Sodium: .01g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
Recipe type: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexico
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Guacamole is a snack that has a long history. It goes right back to the Aztec times in South Central America. Since then, it has found its way around the world and has become one of the worlds most popular snacks. Chillies, which were also an Aztec ingredient, have added to this recipe ,to make this a spicy version of the dish.
Ingredients
- Avocados – 3 medium ( must be ripe)
- Plum tomatoes – 2 ( diced to 12mm )
- White onion – ½ (chopped to 6mm)
- Jalapenos - 2 ( finely chopped)
- Lime - one
- Salt – half a teaspoon
- Coriander – handful ( optional)
- Garlic - one clove ( finely chopped)
Instructions
- Dice the onion
- Place in a bowl and cover with warm water. Once cold, drain the water.
- Chop the tomatoes
- Remove the pip from avocado and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
- Mash with a fork to a coarse pulp
- Cut the lime in half and squeeze out its juice.
- Finely chop the jalapenos and garlic.
- Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, garlic and salt to the avocado.
- Mix with a spoon until all the ingredients have been incorporated into the pulp
- Garnish with coriander ( if using)
- Serve with tortillas or chips
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